Blair Piddington, Head Site Coach
blair@machineaquatics.com
I have been coaching Machine since 2002 working with all age groups, abilities, and levels. I consider Machine my passion and I love what I do. I grew up swimming at the Vienna Aquatic Club when I was 5 and ended up joining YORK where I swam until I was 18 (before Machine was Created). I coached both as an assistant (with Coach Dan) then as Head Coach of Vienna Aquatic Club between the years of 2001 and 2015. I left NVSL and moved my way to the Country Club League, joinng Trump National as their Head Coach for 3 years. I took the opportunity to take over Westwood Country Club last year and am so excited to continue Coaching there. Vienna is my home and I am now lucky to Teach and Coach in Vienna.
I absolutely love coaching and am very competitive in trying to get the very best out of each swimmer. If you ask me what I believe is the most important part of having a successful group, I think it’s the relationships you build. Right with that is the culture we can build of the group and the overall mindset of each person in the group. I want the swimmers to love the sport, their team, all while working hard and being able to break through barriers. I want my swimmers and my group to really become a close nit group where they push each other and encourage each other by being there every day and having fun. I am always trying to learn and become a better coach, which is something that is always pushed and stressed through Machine. I can’t wait for another year at Machine because I believe this is the best Swim Team in the entire country. We have coaches of all different experiences who work together and create a positive atmosphere. We will continue to get better and continue to turn heads on deck with our energy and fast swimming! See you all on deck!
Jason Cochran
jason@machineaquatics.com
Hello Machine families! My name is Jason Cochran and I am in my 8th year with Machine Aquatics and 20th year overall of coaching. This season I will be coaching afternoons at Tuckahoe working with the HP, Gears, & Stroke Mechanics Groups. I am also the Assistant National Team Coach in the mornings at our Oakmarr Site!
I believe in creating a positive and interactive group dynamic that emphasizes safety, learning proper technique, life skills, and confidence when racing. Throughout my career, I have coached and developed athletes ranging from first year swim team members to national qualifiers, including Olympic Trials Qualifiers! I have also had several opportunities to work with USA Swimming, most recently as the Head Coach of the 2022 Eastern Zone Select Camp.
Outside of Machine, I coach in the NVSL with the Great Falls Rapids. I love sports and my pro teams that I support are the NY Giants, NY Mets, & NJ Devils! I am a proud WVU graduate…Let's Go Mountaineers! I look forward to seeing you all at the pool.
Office Contact:
Billing and Registration, Virginia Locations:
Alison Galbraith, Team Administrator
Tel. 703-281-1500
Email: alison@machineaquatics.com
Evan Wrenn
evan@machineaquatics.com
Coach Evan started swimming as a freshman at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach. He continued swimming on the club swim team at George Mason University becoming president for his junior and senior year. He began coaching his senior year of high school at his local VBSL team, the Pembroke Marlins. He also coached at the competitive year round club TCAC (now ODAC).
Evan is in his 6th year as a coach for Machine Aquatics. He is a senior and age group coach at both the Audrey Moore and Tuckahoe sites. He is also a co-head coach at The Langley club in the NVSL.
