All NOVA AC coaches were at least college level athletes themselves and are highly experienced - this current group has over 50 years of coaching experience at the high school and/or youth level and has achieved track and cross country success at the international level. The coaching team share the philosophy that you never stop learning, and take an enthusiastic interest in keeping abreast with the latest developments in the sport.

Coach Julie Hayden has a degree in physical education and taught P.E. for ten years in England, including track and field. She managed high school and state level track and field teams in national competitions in the U.K. Julie is a Level One USATF Certified Coach and has worked voluntarily in youth and high school track in the county for a number of years, including coaching numerous athletes to state, regional and national level competition. She is also an Assistant Cross Country Coach at Broad Run High School. As a certified "fitness professional" Julie teaches and coaches people of all ages from children through seniors. She is employed at several fitness facilities in Loudoun County to teach and coach many aspects of fitness, including aquatic exercise and general conditioning. Julie considers middle and long distances to be her main area of expertise, but has taught and coached many different track and field events, and has broad knowledge and experience in many areas of fitness.

Fenton Hugg leads NOVA AC sprint coaching. He originates from Jamaica where he represented his country in international meets in U17 and U20 age groups in the 400m and 4x400m relay. He brings a wealth of coaching experience and also coaches high school athletes. Fenton is an Assistant Track Coach at Broad Run High School

Coaches Marc and Joan Hunter coached both cross country and track & field at South Lakes and Madison High Schools for 10 years. This includes, coaching numerous state qualifiers at the high school level in both track and cross country. They were responsible for several nationally ranked relay teams at the high school level, including a national indoor champion team. The Hunters have also coached numerous youth athletes to state, regional and national level competition. Marc and Joan consider their main area of expertise the middle and long distances, although they have also had had much success with the 400 Meters.