Fairland
Chad Williams – Site Director, National Prep & High Performance
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Chad Williams is in his fifth season with Machine Aquatics, serving as Site Director and lead coach for the National Prep group. He also works closely with the High Performance training groups, guiding some of the most competitive swimmers in the DC metropolitan area.
A former Division I swimmer at Saint Peter’s University, Chad specialized in butterfly and freestyle events before transitioning into coaching. He later completed his bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a focus in Leadership from Florida Atlantic University.
Chad takes a component-based approach to coaching, developing individualized short- and long-term plans to help athletes reach their full potential. He emphasizes character development and life skills, believing that success in the pool should be matched by personal growth. His athletes have achieved strong results at the NCSA and Sectional levels.
Chad is passionate about the positive impact coaching can have on young athletes. He finds deep fulfillment in helping swimmers grow into confident, motivated individuals with a lifelong love for the sport.
Éanna Hehir Keys – High Performance Coach
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Éanna Hehir Keys is entering her second year with Machine Aquatics as a High Performance Coach. She brings nearly a decade of coaching experience, having spent 2016 to 2024 with Maryland Suburban Swim Club (MSSC). A lifelong swimmer, Éanna trained and competed with MSSC for 14 years, where she developed both a deep love for the sport and a strong foundation in high-level swimming.
Éanna’s coaching philosophy emphasizes creating an environment where athletes feel confident, competent, and intrinsically motivated. She is passionate about helping swimmers set meaningful short- and long-term goals, while supporting their development both in and out of the water.
She studied History and Secondary Education at the University of Maryland and is currently pursuing a degree in Public History at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Outside the pool, Éanna enjoys visiting museums and reading—with her dog always nearby. She is excited for the upcoming season and looks forward to helping each athlete reach their full potential.
Laura Rose – Age Group Coach
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I started swimming at age four with the Campbell River Salmon Kings and now have nearly 25 years of experience in the sport. My favorite events are distance freestyle and butterfly, but I especially enjoy social kicking and chatting with teammates during practice.
Outside the pool, I’m a biochemist and biomedical engineer, and I currently swim with Terrapin Masters at the University of Maryland. I began coaching with Machine Aquatics in 2023 and am thrilled to be returning to work with the Gears swimmers at Fairland this season!
Elena Argueta – Age Group Coach
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I was born and currently live in College Park, Maryland. My competitive swimming journey began in 2013 on a small summer team, and I joined Machine Aquatics in 2018—and never looked back.
As a swimmer, I became lifeguard certified, worked at two different pools, and offered swim lessons at my local community pool. In the summer of 2023, my mentor Dan Haines invited me to join the Machine coaching staff. I’m incredibly grateful for that opportunity, as I truly love working with young, aspiring swimmers.
I believe there’s always something new to learn and always room for improvement. I hope my time at Machine continues to grow my knowledge—not only in coaching, but in life. Outside of swimming, I enjoy baking pineapple upside-down cake and cookies, and I love roller skating!
