Coach Ainsley is a graduate of Lake Braddock where she was a member of the Varsity swim team. Ainsley also participated in club swim for Machine. She joined the Cottontail Swim Team when she was 9 years old. She served as a Mini coach and has been an Assistant Coach for our winter swim program. For the 2023 & 2024 summers Ainsley was Co-Head Coach for the Cobias and this will be her second summer as Head Coach. Ainsley is currently pursuing a degree in Math Education at George Mason University.
Coach Hannah is a graduate of Robinson Secondary School. She swam club swim with the Fairfax Foxes and also swam NVSL with Fairfax Club Estates. She is currently pursuing a Health Science Degree at The Ohio State University. This is her first year with the Cobias!
Dylan is a rising senior at West Springfield High School. He has been swimming for NVSL since he was 6 years old, and has also swam club for both the St. James and the Sea Devils. He has coached swimmers of a wide range of ages across multiple programs. This will be his first year as the Mini Cobias Head Coach, and he is very excited for the upcoming season!
Jackson is a rising Senior at West Springfield High School where he is a member of the Varsity Swim Team. He also swims year round and coaches with The St. James. Jackson has been a Cobia since he was 8 years old. He has worked with the Mini Program for many years and also coaches CT Winter Swim. This will be his second summer as a Junior Coach.
Audrey is a rising Senior at West Springfield High School. There, she is a member of the cross country, track and Swim & Dive Team. Audrey also swims year round with Machine Aquatics. This will be her third summer swimming with Cottontail and her second summer as a Junior Coach.
Alana is a rising Senior at Lake Braddock where she is a member of both the Varsity Swim & Dive and Track Team. She also swims year round with NCAP. Alana has been a Cobia swimmer since she was 9 years old. She had worked with the Mini Cobias and also coached CT Winter Swim. This will be her second summer as a Junior Coach.
Ryan is a rising Senior at West Springfield High School where he has been a member of the Track & Field Team. He has been a Cobia for 12 years and has helped with the Mini Cobia Program for many years. This will be his second summer as a Junior Coach.
Michael is a rising Senior at West Springfield High School, where he is a member of the Cross Country Team. He swims year round with the St. James. This will be Michael's 6th summer as a swimmer for Cottontail and he has worked with the Mini Program for many years. This will be his second summer as a Junior Coach.
Sabrina is a rising Junior at Lake Braddock where she is a member of the Swim and Dive Team. This year will be her fifth year swimming with Cottontail. She is a coach for our Winter Swim Program and this will be her first summer as a Junior Coach.
Gaby is a rising Senior at Lake Braddock. She became a Cobia when she was 6 years old, moved away for a few years, then rejoined the team in 2021. Gaby has a passion for volunteering and has been a Mini Cobia Helper for many years. This will be her first year as a Junior Coach for the Mini Cobia Program and she will be assisting with our Minnows Groups.
Cooper is a rising Senior at West Springfield High School, where he is a captain for the Rowing Team. He also enjoys playing hockey. Cooper has been a Cobia for 13 years and has served as a Mini Helper. This will be his first year as Junior Mini Coach and he will be assisting with our Dolphins Groups.

