Coaches
Hi, I'm Levi Avalos and I will be a Coach this year! I am a rising Senior at Independence High School. I have been with the Manta Rays since the beginning. I was an Assistant Coach last year and a Junior Coach the year prior year and have loved the experience. Outside of swim, I enjoy hanging out with friends and running track. I can't wait for this new swim season!
Hi! I'm Marissa Beahm. Swimming has been a lifelong hobby of mine and I have been in summer swim teams since I was 8. I started at Loudoun Valley Estates and then switched to Martin's Chase the first year it's swim team opened. I was an Assistant Coach last year and a Junior Coach the year prior and have loved being able to work with the kids to help them grow and enjoy swimming. Some other activities I enjoy are art, marching band, and spending time with loved ones.
Hi! I'm Grace Machen and I am going to be a Coach for the Manta Rays! This is my 5th season being on the team. I swam the first 2 years, Junior Coached the next year and Assistant Coached last year. I have been active in the team since the beginning! Some activities I enjoy are playing volleyball and hanging out with friends! I can't wait for this great season of swim!
Hi guys, I’m Sahasra! I’m a rising junior and I’ll be assistant coaching for the Manta Rays this summer. I’ve done club swim for numerous teams, and have been with the Manta Rays for five years. This will be my third time coaching and I’m beyond excited to see what the season holds for the swimmers! Outside of swim, I enjoy marching band, dance, and spending time with my friends.
Hey! I'm Justin Sherman and I am a rising Senior at Independence High School. This summer, I will be the Lifeguard for the Manta Rays again. This will be my second season working with the swim team and I am so excited to be returning! Some activities I do and enjoy throughout the year are running track and playing basketball. I cannot wait to see y'all this summer!