2024 Swim/Dive Lessons (Members Only)
Zach Meisel (SWIM/DIVE)
Coach
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 2 years and swimming lessons for 5. 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
Addie Pollitt (SWIM)
Jr. Coach
301-337-1621
Addie has been swimming for OGC since she was 9. She will be entering her senior year at Walter Johnson High School this coming fall. This is Addie's 9th summer swimming and her 2nd year coaching. She is so excited for the summer season.
Noah Potter (SWIM)
Jr. Coach
240-802-6573
This is Noah's 11th summer on the OGC swim team and his 4th summer coaching. He just finished his junior year at Walter Johnson High School and swims year round with All Star Aquatics. He's looking forward to having fun at all the practices and meets this summer.
Sam Adelson (DIVE)
Coach
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
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 8th year of teaching 3rd grade in FCPS. This will be her 16th 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
Peter is new to the OGC Dolphin family and hyped for a 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 was known for his breaststroke and freestyle. He loves to be part of relays and enjoys it when the whole team participates in the team spirit activities. Peter is a rising sophomore at the University of Dallas, where he is studying Philosophy and Classics.
Michael James (SWIM)
Asst Coach
Michael is new to the OGC family and extremely thrilled for a great season! 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. He is a rising sophomore at the University of Maryland studying Computer Science and Accounting.
Penelope Belknap (SWIM)
Jr. Coach
Penelope has been a swimmer on the OGC team since 2015 and swims competitively on ASA. She is a rising 10th grader at Walt Whitman High School. This year will be her 3rd year coaching swim for OGC. She can't wait to coach another season.