Rachel Arzadon will be joining Fairfax Station Flyers for her first season as our head coach, bringing over 13 years of competitive swimming and 7 years of assistant coaching in northern Virginia and in Ohio. Rachel swam for local NVSL team Crosspointe Cruisers and local club team George Mason Makos growing up in Lorton, VA before moving her talents to Cleveland, Ohio, where she earned a 4 year athletic scholarship to Cleveland State University. Rachel continued to coach for the Cruisers and later coached as an assistant head coach for Lorton Station Swim Team on her summer breaks from college. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Middle Education (Science & Social Studies), Rachel continued her coaching passion with Hudson HEAT in Hudson, Ohio for two seasons as an assistant coach before discovering the world of recreational programming and instructing. Rachel returned to NOVA last September where she works as a recreation program instructor, an aquatics instructor, and an outdoor recreation specialist for various local parks & recreation departments in the NOVA area. 

Rachel’s main events in her competitive swimming career were the 100 and 200 breaststroke and 200 IM. Her secondary events were the 100 backstroke and 400 IM. Rachel was a Junior Nationals, Sectionals, and Zones qualifier while swimming for Mason Makos. She also was a 4-time Districts, Regionals, and States qualifier at Hayfield Secondary and South County Secondary. Rachel qualified in the 50 breaststroke, 50 backstroke, and 100 IM multiple times during her NVSL career. 

When Rachel is not at the pool, you can find her teaching fitness, aquatics, and outdoor recreational programs in the area. Rachel loves teaching outdoor recreation just as much as she loves coaching competitive swimming. Her hobbies include hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, ice climbing, caving, archery, fishing, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding.

Vivian's love for swimming started when she was 9 with the Burke Centre Stingers. Her passion for the sport grew, and she started swimming for NCAP, where she continued for another 10 years. She was also a member of the Robinson Swim and Dive State Team 2013-2016, where they won state champs in 2016!

She knew she loved working with young swimmers since she started coaching for summer swim. The emphasis on camaraderie, team spirit, and interactions between swimmers is what kept her coming back every summer. After high school, she transitioned to coaching at The Swim Farm in Arlington, VA, where she coaches kids 3-18 with skill levels ranging from learning the basics to working on stroke technique and endurance for more experienced swimmers. This is now her 12th year coaching, and her philosophy is to foster a positive environment that supports athlete development and a love for the sport.

Outside of the pool, she teaches 4th grade at Colin Powell Elementary in Centreville, VA, where she will have completed her fourth year of teaching after three years abroad in Korea. She loves to run, learn, and explore with her fiancé and puppy (They are always looking for new places to go!)

She is looking forward to meeting everyone and to a great season!

Tala is excited to join the Fairfax Flyers this summer! She grew up swimming in NVSL and with NCAP. Her passion for the sport has continued to grow through her coaching role at The St. James, where she works with competitive and developmental swimmers, focusing on strong technique, confidence, and individualized progress.

With a solid background in stroke development, private lessons, and youth mentorship, Tala is dedicated to creating a positive, encouraging environment where every swimmer feels supported and motivated. She looks forward to helping athletes improve, have fun, and make the most of the 2026 season.

Outside the pool, Tala loves to travel, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy the outdoors. She especially loves hiking and relaxing at the beach.

Tala can’t wait to meet the team and is looking forward to an amazing season filled with growth, fun, and plenty of laughter!!

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