Coaches
Malena Lair Ferrari grew up at the Bannockburn Pool. She fell in love with the sport of swimming at the age of 6 while swimming for the Bannockburn Dolphins. Malena was a member of the swim team until she graduated in 2010. Setting several individual records and MCSL records which have all been broken since then with the last one falling last season. Her passion for the sport started at Bannockburn and flourished from there allowing her to be competitive in college and internationally representing the Argentine National team. Malena started coaching at Bannockburn as one of the first CITs at the age of 15, then went on to being assistant coach, co-head coach, and finally leading the team as the head coach for 10 years. In addition, to coaching at Bannockburn, Malena coaches the Capitol Sea Devils and oversees the Select group. She has been coaching there for the past 7 years helping swimmers develop their skills, passion, and understanding about the sport. Many of her swimmers have qualified for meets such as the Junior Olympics and Zones. Furthermore, Malena is the current head coach of the Holton-Arms Swim and Dive team. Outside of swimming, Malena is a full-time teacher at the German International School, where she teaches physical education, is the athletic director and head of the PE department. She also teaches English as a second language at her school. Some of her hobbies are watching house renovation shows with her husband, playing volleyball, and traveling. She is very excited to be back at Bannockburn and is looking forward to a fun and competitive season with lots of new summer memories to be made for all members of the team.
- Email: [email protected]
- Venmo: @Malena-LairFerrari
- Charge: $50 per half hour
- Please contact Malena via email or approach her on the pool deck if you are interested in scheduling lessons with her.
Hi everyone! My name is Shelby Carter, and I am excited to return for my fourth year coaching at Bannockburn, which has truly become one of the highlights of my year. I have extensive experience working with swimmers of all ages and skill levels, from teaching beginner swim lessons and water safety to helping competitive swimmers refine stroke technique, endurance, and race strategy. I also enjoy coaching masters swimmers and creating individualized instruction that helps every swimmer build confidence, improve technically, and develop a love for the sport. I recently completed my freshman year at the University of Mississippi Honors College, and prior to Ole Miss I attended Georgetown Visitation where I served as captain of the swim team while also training year-round with York Swim Club.Please feel free to reach out via text, email, or through my Calendly to schedule lessons — I look forward to another great summer at the pool!
Number: (202) 570 - 1953
Email: [email protected]
Calendly: https://calendly.com/shelbyrosecarter/private-swim-lesson
Guys, I’m Alex Spooner! I just graduated from Gonzaga College High School, and I plan on attending the University of Indiana-Bloomington in the fall. This will be my second year coaching at Bannockburn as well as my second year teaching lessons to swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Beyond coaching, I am a former lifeguard and CPR certified, and have experience working with kids through camps. I am also a camp instructor at Gonzaga’s Summer Swim Camp. I have been swimming competitively for 11 years with All Star Aquatics and Gonzaga Swim and Dive, and have been at Bannockburn since I was 5. My favorite memories at Bannockburn include beaver after Friday morning practice and pasta parties after Friday Afternoon practices. I look forward to a great summer at Bannockburn! Feel free to reach out via text or email:
240-899-2614
My name is Lily Rogers and this is my sixth year on the Bannockburn swim team! I swam competitively as a breaststroker for the past twelve years, most recently for the Holton-Arms varsity team, which I co-captained this winter. This will be my third year coaching swim team and my fourth coaching the pre team. I also play year-round club soccer with Bethesda Soccer Club, and I have been volunteering giving swim lessons to people on the autism spectrum for the past three years. I love swimming, and I'm so happy to help other people learn to love it too!
Email: [email protected]
Hi everyone! My name is Noah Nigri and this will be my second year coaching at Bannockburn.. While coaching the swim team here at Bannockburn I also coach the Bannockburn masters team and give private lessons. Outside of coaching I am a lifeguard here at Bannockburn and swim for Nations Capital Swim Club and for Basis DC varsity. I have been swimming competitively for over 10 years and love sharing my knowledge about the sport. Some of my favorite memories at Bannockburn include the morning march to Merrimack to beat them on a Saturday A meet, and Friday evening pasta parties with the team. I would love the opportunity to get to teach and mentor through swim lessons and I look forward to having an amazing summer! Go Dolphins!!
Please reach out via email or text:
Phone: (202)-(386)-(0108)
Email: [email protected]
Rate: $35 per 30 minutes
Hi everyone! I’m Amelia Claud, and this will be my first year coaching, but my 11th year with Bannockburn! I just graduated from Maret, and will be attending Davidson College in the fall. My swimming experience includes the Maret Swim Team, which I led as Captain in my junior and senior years, as well as club swimming with Sea Devils during middle school. I’ve worked as a lifeguard and coach with Horizons Greater Washington for 3 years, teaching 5-9 year olds how to swim for the very first time, so I have a lot of experience with helping beginner swimmers! Additionally, I’d love to work with more advanced swimmers on improving technique and stroke. Feel free to reach out through text or email:
Phone: (202) 725-4718
Email: [email protected]
Hi everyone! My name is Nathan Badmus, and I am excited to be joining the Bannockburn coaching staff this summer! I am a competitive swimmer at Nation's Capital Swim Club and attend Walt Whitman High School. I have been swimming competitively for 10 years, and growing up around the water my whole life has given me a deep love and understanding of the sport. I have experience working with beginner swimmers and would also love to help more advanced swimmers improve their technique and stroke. I look forward to working with swimmers of all ages and helping them build their confidence and passion for the pool!
- Phone: 240-701-2590
- Email: [email protected]
Hello, my name is Maia Niebylski and I am so excited to join the bannockburn coaching staff this year. I was a competitive swimmer at Nation’s Capital Swim Club for about 4 years and now swim for Walt Whitman high school in the winter and Bannockburn in the summer. I have been swimming at bannockburn since I was 6 years old and growing up at this pool has helped me build a strong community. Outside of swimming I play water polo for Walt Whitman High School and Blossoms Water Polo. I have some experience working with younger swimmers from assisting on pre-team but I am excited to learn more and hopefully start teaching private lessons this year as well. I look forward to swimming and coaching this season!
Phone: 202-650-2420
Email: [email protected]
