University of Nevada Athletics

Faherty enters his first year withh the Wolf Pack. He attended James Madison University and has worked at several USA swimming clubs throughout the country before becoming head coach of the Reno Aquatic Club where he has steadily led the program to regional and national success.  

A native of Alexandria, Virginia, he began swimming for Nation’s Capital Swim Club (NCAP)—one of the top clubs in USA Swimming. Faherty spent the majority of his early coaching career at NCAP, progressing from an assistant role to leading the NCAP-West location. There he coached both age-group and senior athletes. A notable swimmer from his group was Camille Spink, who qualified for the Olympic Trials at age 14.