
2025 Swim/Dive Lessons (Members Only)
Caroline Hagerty (SWIM)
Head Coach
Caroline has been a proud member of the OGC swim and dive teams since she was four. She is in her 9th year of teaching 3rd grade in FCPS. This will be her 17th year coaching at OGC. She is very excited for this summer and can't wait to get the season started.
Peter James (SWIM)
Asst Coach
pajameshome@icloud.com : 202-823-0851
Peter is excited to be returning to OGC this summer. He is hyped for another fun season! He swam in MCSL starting at age 8, first on the Tilden Woods Dolphins, and, since he was 13, for the Seven Locks Sharks. Peter also swam year-round for RMSC. He swam for the varsity swim team all four years of high school and was co-captain his senior year. Peter was known for his breaststroke, freestyle, and team spirit. He loves to be part of relays and enjoys it when the whole team participates in the team spirit activities. Get ready to be covered in Old Bay! Peter is a rising junior at the University of Dallas, where he is studying Philosophy and Classics. Peter coached for 2 years with Montgomery Stroke and Turn Clinic and has been providing private swim lessons for the past 5 years. While teaching kids good form, he makes lessons fun and helps kids build confidence in the water. $40 for 30 minutes.
Michael James (SWIM)
Asst Coach
mjjameshome@gmail.com : 202-823-0089
Michael can’t wait for another summer of fun with the OGC family. It is sure to be the best season yet! He swam at Tilden Woods from ages 8 - 12 and Seven Locks from 13 - 18. In high school, he swam for four years on the varsity team and was co-captain his senior year. Despite being a club swimmer with RMSC for 10 years and making a national cut in breaststroke, nothing compares to the energy and fun chaos of summer swimming with kids of all ages on deck. He enjoys seeing the entire team come together through spirits, practices, and team activities as well as cheer for each other on and off deck. Michael is a rising junior at the University of Maryland - College Park and is studying Computer Science and Accounting. Michael coached for 2 years with Montgomery Stroke and Turn Clinic and has been providing private swim lessons for the past 5 years. He is the Head Coach for the Varsity Swim and Dive Team at his alma mater, The Heights School, in Potomac. $40 for 30 minutes.
Zach Meisel (SWIM/DIVE)
Coach
Zach@dmeisel.com : 202-808-1252
Zach is a new addition to the OGC family. He was on the North Chevy Chase Sharx since he was 6, breaking breaststroke records and swimming in Coaches Long Course and All Stars throughout his MCSL career. In addition, Zach had dove for the North Chevy Chase Sharx for 3 summers, making it to All-Stars for two of those. He has been providing diving lessons for 3 years and swimming lessons for 6. Zach is currently a FINS swimming year-round instructor. He ended his swimming career at NCAP and continues his diving career at MDC. Zach is happy to work with people of all ages and skill levels. His rates | Diving | $40 for 30 minutes Swimming | $35 for 30 minutes
Sam Adelson (DIVE)
Coach
samadelson0@gmail.com : 301-538-3033
My name is Sam Adelson and I am a rising senior at Walt Whitman High School. I have been diving for nearly 6 years and I’m planning on continuing to dive in college. I have also qualified for USA Diving Junior National Championships. No matter your diving experience, I would love to work with you! $40 for 30 minutes