SEATTLE - UW Director of Athletics Scott Woodward announced today that Head Women's Rowing Coach Bob Ernst has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. Ernst was in his 42nd year at Washington.

“After careful and thoughtful deliberation, I have made the decision that a change in leadership is necessary in our women's rowing program,” Woodward said. “I am grateful for the many contributions Bob gave to Washington rowing, and I wish him the best moving forward.”

Assistant Coach Connor Bullis will assume interim head coaching duties of the program as a national search is conducted for a new women's head coach.