My love for swimming started in Division 17 with the Pinewood Lake Porpoises. What started as a summer time experience quickly turned into a lifelong passion for the sport. My journey turned to Fox Hunt in 2021, where I have continued to grow through the sport while contributing to the growth and development of the program. My coaching philosophy has been an athlete-centered approach that has focused on fostering a positive and competitive environment that supports both athlete development and long-term program success. Outside of NVSL, I am a Lead Site Coach for the Capitol Sea Devils, and the Head Coach at Robinson Secondary School.
My coaching journey began in 2017, as a 14 year old assistant coach for the Upper St. Clair Wahoos, the summer swim team I grew up swimming on in Pittsburgh. In 2019, I was appointed Head Coach of the program, running the Wahoos for the last 6 years, until I moved down to Arlington for Medical School. Additionally, I was a lead coach and assistant coach for Pittsburgh Elite Aquatics for several years, having the absolute pleasure of working with the same group of incredible swimmers over that span. There is nothing more special to me than the relationships I have made on the pool deck — swimmers, parents, and coaches. While I will forever miss the kids and the program I had to leave behind in Pittsburgh, I am very excited to begin to forge a new path here with the NVSL. The amount of growth we can see in a single summer season is exponential! Outside of the pool, I am finishing my first year as a Medical Student at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Moving to Arlington was really my first time away from Pittsburgh, and I now live here full-time with my new puppy, Willow!
Over the 13 seasons I have swam for Donaldson Run, I have learned to love the pool, the sport, and most importantly the culture. Since I was an 8 and under, I have loved the culture and traditions that live on each year at Donaldson Run. Personally, my favorite traditions are themes every week for A meets and the hype circle before the relays. In addition to coaching at Donaldson Run last year, I coached at Swim Farm for three years. Throughout high school I swam all four years and was elected captain for my last two years. My experience from swimming is that technique hard work are important and the fun comes from the spirit and culture the team provides.
Hi! My name is Anna and I will be the 10u assistant coach this year! I am currently a first year nursing student at UVA, where I am also a member of the club swim national team and a lesson instructor for the preschool group. In high school I swam with AAC and was captain of the WL high school team. This will be my 14th year swimming for DR and 4th year coaching! I have also worked for Swim Farm for almost 5 years as a learn to swim instructor and lane coach, and teach private lessons both at DR and UVA. I am looking forward to a great summer and can’t wait to see you all on deck!
Since I was six years old, Donaldson Run has been a second home to me every summer. Over the years, I've grown to love everything this pool and community have to offer. Now, as an Assistant Coach, I'm excited to give back to the place that shaped so much of who I am. My goal is to foster the same incredible culture and atmosphere that made my own experience as a young swimmer so memorable, for every swimmer at DR.
I have coached at Donaldson Run on and off for the past four years and have remained an active member of the team throughout. Outside the pool, I've coached Flagstar football teams for 3 seasons and I currently play on James Madison University's Rugby team.
I can't wait for this season to help swimmers get faster, cheer louder, and make memories that will last a lifetime. See you all this summer!