Uncle Sam Swim Team
5182863678
Troy NY 12180 US
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Email: headcoach@unclesamswimteam.com
Head Coach Robert MacLeod, an alumni of the program
Assistant Tom Orcutt - *children swam for USAM
Assistant Joe Adamo - USAM Alumni
Assistant Justin Kendall- USAM Alumni
Assistant Victoria Lansing - USAM Alumni
Uncle Sam Swim Team is a member of the USA Swimming and Adirondack LSC.
Always looking for coaches if interested email headcoach@unclesamswimteam.com
The Uncle Sam Swim Team has been teaching people to swim since 1964.
Swim Lessons
EVERYONE IN THE POOL!
Uncle Sam Swim Team - Competitive Program
CURRENTLY:
USAM SPRING 2026
- April 13 - June 13 (9 weeks)
- Mon-Fri 5:30-7, Sat 9-10:30 am
USAM Summer 2026 (TBA)
- June 15-August 8 OR August 15 (8-9 weeks)
- AM AND PM OPTIONS AVAILABLE
USAM Fall Pre-Season (Aug 23-Sept 2)
USAM FALL STARTS SEPT 12
PAST PROGRAMS:
- Fall/Winter 20+ years
- Resistance Training Weeks
- Summer AM Swim
- Summer PM Suburban
- Masters Swimming
- Stroke School
- Technique Focused Clinics
- Training Focused Clinics
- Snorkel Clinic
- Private Lessons
- Group Lessons
- Doubles Training during Holiday Breaks
RED GROUP - 8 and under, learn to swim. Capable of swimming 25 yards of free and back.
WHITE GROUP 1 - 7 to 13, learning the basics of all 4 stroke development and race strategies. (Novice to Advanced)
BLUE GROUP - 11 and up, more advanced stroke development and race strategies.
REGIONAL - 11 and over, invited to the group, advanced training program and race strategies.
MASTERS (Adult over 18) - swim program workouts and assistants in stroke development
FALL/WINTER 2026–27
Training Groups & Practice Schedule
USAM offers training opportunities for swimmers ranging from those beginning competitive swimming to athletes competing at the championship, national, college, and international levels.
Group placement is determined by the coaching staff based on age, ability, experience, training readiness, commitment, and individual goals.
RED - Introductory / Developmental
Tuesday & Thursday • 5:00–6:00 PM
Saturday • 9:00–10:00 AM
Focus on competitive stroke fundamentals, starts, turns, water confidence, and learning how to train as part of a swim team.
WHITE / WHITE+ - Developing Competitive Swimmers
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday • 5:00–6:15 PM
Saturday • 9:00–10:15 AM
White+ Additional Practices:
Monday & Wednesday • 5:00–6:30 PM
Continued development of all four strokes, starts, turns, underwaters, endurance, and racing skills.
BLUE - Advanced Age Group
Monday & Wednesday • 5:00–6:30 PM
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday • 6:00–7:30 PM
Saturday • 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Advanced age-group training with increased emphasis on technique, conditioning, racing skills, goal setting, and competition.
REGIONAL / NATIONAL - Championship & High Performance
Monday & Wednesday • 5:00–7:00 PM + Dryland
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday • 6:00–8:00 PM
Saturday • 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Regional and National swimmers follow a championship-focused training program. National-level athletes may receive additional individualized training based on their goals and competition schedule.
NEW TO USAM?
New swimmers should attend an assessment so our coaching staff can recommend the best training group.
August 25–27 • 5:00–5:30 PM
Saturday, August 29 • 9:00–10:00 AM
September 1–3 • 5:00–6:00 PM
Additional assessment times available upon request.
Assessment Sign-Up:
https://forms.gle/i1eRWwC5cgBznW5PA
Ready to Register?
https://forms.gle/DCKtb3j1tUE6ru7y5
Questions?
headcoach@unclesamswimteam.com • 518-495-3470
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Lifeguard Course
- Classes can be as small as 5 people.
- Must be 15 years old at end of class to take course.
- Includes CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard Certifications.
- Spring Classes Available soon
- Friday 5-9, Sat 8-6, Sun 8-6
- online portion also needs to be completed
- Friday 5-9, Sat 8-6, Sun 8-6
- Classes Available in upon request.
- We also offer Water Safety Instructor Classes as well.
Contact ROB MACLEOD - sprint3333@aol.com