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PROGRAM LEVELS

SCHEDULE

PRICING


Registration Inquiries and Billing, Virginia Locations:

Alison Galbraith, Team Administrator

tel: 703-281-1500

email: alison@machineaquatics.com

 
 

Ida Lee Staff

Tanya Chang - Site Director

tanya@machineaquatics.com

Tanya swam competitively starting in the sixth grade and in high school qualified for the Pennsylvania State Championships and YMCA Nationals. In addition, she qualified for and medaled at Division III Nationals while swimming for the Johns Hopkins University. She graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a B.A. and completed graduate work at the George Washington University. Tanya worked for the Federal Government for several years before becoming a full-time mom and teacher for her three kids. While she started out coaching for a couple of years for the Nittany Lions Aquatic Club while at Penn State, she has been coaching in the Loudoun County area since 2017 and has been with Machine Aquatics since September 2022. She loves the sport of swimming and wants to pass on that enthusiasm, dedication, and love of the sport to the younger swimmers.

Ivan Boyarsky - Age Group Coach

ivan@machineaquatics.com

Tasha Erickson - Age Group Coach

tasha@machineaquatics.com

Brian Gemberling - Age Group Coach

brian@machineaquatics.com

Ben Graham - Age Group Coach

ben@machineaquatics.com

Rachel Pumphrey

Rachel@machineaquatics.com

Rachel’s love for swimming began when she joined her local YMCA team during middle school. She quickly realized swimming was the only sport she wanted to continue with through high school which is when she joined Excel Aquatics in Nashville. During her time on Excel, she qualified for the TN High School State Championship meet every year in the 200 and 500 free, placed top 10 at state regions, qualified for the Southeastern USA Swimming Championships in the 1650, and competed in numerous open water events. She attended Western Kentucky University where she co-founded the triathlete club and graduated in 2011 with a degree in Public Relations and Political Science. Rachel ended up working in politics and met her husband, Tyler, on Capitol Hill. They now live in Hamilton, VA with their two children. After her political career and becoming a stay-at-home mom, Rachel found her way back to aquatics as a swim instructor at the Ida Lee Recreation Center in March of 2024. Since being back in the pool, Rachel picked up where she left off and has been actively training and competing in open water events throughout the area. She’s very excited to be back with a competitive swim team in this role and is eager to bring her passion for swimming and kids to the Machine coaching staff.

 
 

Coaching Assistants

Ken Chang

Iryna Lobunets - iryna@machineaquatics.com

Hannah Walker - Age Group Director

hannah@machineaquatics.com

Hannah Walker's love for swimming began in her early childhood, growing up as a spirited competitor with SNOW Swimming and various summer swim teams (Belmont Sharks, Greenville Gators and Lovettsville Dolphins). The pool was her second home, a place where she found joy, challenge, and a lifelong passion.  Hannah continues to swim into her mid-20s for recreation and recovery.  For the past nine years, she has shared her love of swimming as an instructor in Virginia, Indiana, and Colorado, bringing her expertise to swimmers of all ages. Her teaching is marked by a genuine connection with her students, fostering both skill and confidence in the water.  Now a proud mom to her 15-month-old daughter, who already shows a natural affinity for the water, Hannah finds a balance between life as a young mom and her swimming career. This fall, she is thrilled to join Machine Aquatics as a new head coach at the Ida Lee and Round Hill Aquatic facilities.  Hannah's journey from a young competitor to a seasoned coach is more than just a career path; it's a testament to her unwavering dedication and passion for the sport. She looks forward to bringing her personal touch to Machine Aquatics, inspiring and nurturing the next generation of swimmers with the same enthusiasm that has fueled her own lifelong love of the water.