South Run Seahawks

Head Coach John "Jack" Gibson is a former Division I swimmer from the University of Delaware, bringing a wealth of experience and passion back to the NVSL. A Fairfax Station native, he attended Sangster Elementary and Lake Braddock Secondary, where he built an impressive swimming career. Starting at Old Keene Mill at age four, he swam for Machine Aquatics and Lake Braddock Swim and Dive, eventually becoming a team captain for the Bruins. He concluded his high school career as a multi-time state finalist and still holds a school record as part of the 200 Medley Relay team. At the University of Delaware, he competed all four years, finishing in the top five in program history for the 200 Breast and 400 IM. His coaching career includes leading Delaware's Lane Swim Club to an 11-4 record over three years, finishing as league runners-up in his final season, and serving as head coach for Saint Stephens & Saint Agnes Middle School’s Swim Team this past winter. Coach Jack is thrilled to lead the Seahawks and is eager to see what the team can achieve this season!

Sarah Vollbrecht is returning to the South Run Seahawks as an Assistant Coach for the 2026 season. Sarah served as an Assistant Coach last season and Juniors Head Coach in 2024, as well as a junior coach and lane coach in previous years. She has been a member of the Seahawks since she was five years old. Sarah also swam for Nation's Capital Swim Club and the Lake Braddock swim team. She loves working with kids and says it's her favorite thing in the world. Outside of the pool, Sarah is a student at James Madison University.

Haven Mead is returning to the South Run Seahawks as the Juniors Head Coach for the 2026 season. This will be her 5th season coaching and 13th season on the team. Haven was a Varsity Woman rower on the Lake Braddock Crew Team and Girl Scout, where she earned the Bronze and Silver Award, as well as the Silver Trefoil. She previously swam with Sea Devil Swimming, Second Sport Swimming, and Shark Tank. Haven is a recent graduate of Lake Braddock Secondary Second and a rising freshman at Virginia Tech.