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!

Ben Cys is joining the South Run Seahawks as the Assistant Coach for the 2024 season. Ben served as a volunteer coach and lane coach in previous years and has been a member of the Seahawks for most of his childhood. Ben also swam for club teams and his high school team. Ben is excited to be the assistant coach this season because he loves coaching and wants to increase his involvement in the team. Outside of the pool, Ben graduated from Lake Braddock in 2023 and currently attends Michigan State University.

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