Natasia Giles is in her second season with the Oklahoma Rowing team since joining the coaching staffĀ in 2021.Ā
Giles spent the previous four years with the University of Iowa, serving as an assistant coach. She helped lead the Hawkeyes to two top-15 NCAA team finishes and aided in the development of three All-Americans.
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Prior to her time in Iowa City, Giles served as a graduate assistant (2016-17) and volunteer assistant (2014-15) at the University of Texas. The Longhorns secured three top-eight team finishes at the NCAA Championships, including a fourth-place showing in 2017.
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During her tenure on staff with the Longhorns, Giles aided in the development of six All-Americans and was a member of the 2015 Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) National Coaching Staff of the Year. A rower for the Longhorns on four consecutive Big 12 championship teams, she graduated from UT in 2012 and 2017.