In 2008 Hartsuff coached the Men's Varsity 8 at University of Michigan to the Inaugural American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championship, which was the first in string of three consecutive titles. The 2011 ACRA Championships was the first year where Michigan's First Eight did not win, placing second to University of Virginia. At the 2012 ACRA Championships Michigan yet again failed to win the Varsity 8, despite having mostly senior oarsmen who had spent time in the eight since sophomore year.
In 2008, Hartsuff guided the Men's Varsity 8 team at the University of Michigan to victory in the inaugural American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championship. This was followed by three consecutive championships in subsequent years. In 2011, Michigan's First Eight placed second behind the University of Virginia in the ACRA Championships. At the 2012 ACRA Championships, Michigan did not win again, despite having mostly senior oarsmen who had been part of the eight since their sophomore year.