Joseph Richards

George Mason University Athletics

Title

Head Coach
Email

jricha30@gmu.edu
Phone

(703) 993-5626

Joseph Richards was named head coach of the Patriots in spring 2019. He served the previous season as interim head coach.

Richards begins his 10th season with the Patriots in 2022-23 after joining the George Mason women's rowing program in September 2013 as an assistant coach. Richards also spent five years at Colby College.

Joining the Colby College program in August 2008 as an assistant coach for men’s and women’s rowing, Richards became the recruiting coordinator for both programs. Richards worked primarily with the novice in the fall and assisted with all boats during the spring seasons. Prior to his Colby College stint, Richards was an assistant coach at the University of Southern California for the men’s crew club from September 2005-May 2008. While at USC, Richards worked primarily with the varsity men’s crews and helped lead them to a bronze medal in the MV4+ at the 2006 Pac-10 Rowing Championships and a third-place finish in the California Cup at the 2006 San Diego Crew Classic.

Richards began his coaching career at Yorktown High School as the novice women’s coach. The Baldwinsville, N.Y., native rowed for four years for George Washington University men’s crew. He was voted captain and named MVP during his senior season after helping lead the team to a silver medal in the MV4+ at the IRA National Championship Regatta.

A graduate of The George Washington University, Richards earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies in May 2004. In December 2011, Richards received a Master of Sports Leadership from Northeastern University.