Costel has been racing, coaching and managing in the world of rowing for the last 30 years. After racing in the 2000 Olympics with the Romanian National Team, Costel started his coaching career with the Romanian U23 Development Team. Costel’s background also includes being the Girls’ Head Coach at the Covenant of Sacred Heart, and the Girls’ Head Coach and Rowing Director at the Saugatuck Rowing Club. For the last five years Costel held the position of Executive Director at the Saugatuck Rowing Club, where he was responsible for all facets of operation on and off the water.