diff --git a/rowers/rower_rules.py b/rowers/rower_rules.py
index ff6d26fe..b4bc1e54 100644
--- a/rowers/rower_rules.py
+++ b/rowers/rower_rules.py
@@ -270,6 +270,9 @@ def is_rower_team_member(user,rower):
     if user.rower == rower:
         return True
 
+    if is_coach_user(user,rower.user):
+        return True
+
     teams = rower.team.all()
 
     for team in teams: