Faye oversees the operation and administration of all practice groups.

She is a certified USA Swimming coach and holds an MBA from Cornell University.

In addition to managing and planning varies programs, she was elected to be the New England Zone Team coach in 2025 and 2026.

She can be reached at Arctic.Aquatics.Sports@gmail.com for any team-related inquires.

Coach Bella swan in China’s National Swim Team from 1996 to 2000, earning the title of International Master of Sport (国际级运动健将) by 200m Butterfly—the highest honor awarded to an athlete. She set a record in Tianjin, China, that has remained unbroken for over 25 years so far.

After she retired from competitive swimming, she pursued a degree in Sports Coaching at Beijing Sport University. She later coached at Tsinghua University and Peking University before moving to the United States.

In the U.S., she coached with the Stingrays, one of New England’s top-ranked swim teams, before founding Wellesley Swim Clinic in 2018. Now she co-founded Infinity Swimming and the Arctic Beluga Foundation Program, which is dedicated to developing and advancing competitive swimming.

Andrew Benson joins Arctic Aquatics with an elite competitive swimming background and extensive experience in the sport. A former NCAA Division I swimmer at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Andrew was a Big Ten Champion, three-time NCAA qualifier, and U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, while also earning Academic All-Big Ten honors.

Prior to joining ARCT, Andrew served as a full-time Age Group and Junior Coach with another top-ranked swim team in New England, where he coached swimmers ages 8–16, ranging from first-time competitive swimmers to New England Age Group record holders.

Andrew earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Master of Science in Sports Leadership from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is a certified USA Swimming coach and brings his experience as an elite-level athlete to the pool deck, with a focus on technical development, strong training habits, and helping each swimmer reach their full potential.

Andrew is passionate about developing confident, disciplined athletes while fostering a lifelong love of swimming.

• Arctic Aquatics Founder & Owner
• ASCA Level 5 Coach

Coach Jiang currently oversees all ARCT groups, including daily and seasonal training plans, athlete development, and long-term goal setting for swimmers at every level.

Since 2023, Coach Matt brings extensive experience in youth athletics, swim instruction, and athlete development to Arctic Aquatics. He has served as the Aquatics Director at Wightman Tennis Center in Weston since 2019, where he oversees aquatic programming and works with swimmers across a wide range of ages and abilities.

Coach Matt is a certified USA Swimming Coach and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Management from the University of Massachusetts.

At ARCT, he has introduced the sport to hundreds of swimmers, focusing on developing young swimmers through strong fundamentals, proper technique, confidence, and a positive approach to swimming.

Coach Sophia is from Haverhill, Massachusetts, where she was an MIAA North Sectional freestyle champion during her high school swimming career. She currently serves as the Assistant Coach for the ARCT Junior (JR) Group, helping young swimmers build strong technical fundamentals, confidence, and a passion for competitive swimming.

Prior to joining ARCT, Sophia coached with the YMCA of the North Shore, where she gained valuable experience developing age-group swimmers. Her competitive background, positive energy, and athlete-centered coaching style make her a valuable mentor for ARCT’s youngest competitive swimmers.