Sam Abbott

Assistant Coach

Sam Abbott began rowing at the University of Vermont in 2011, where he rowed competitively for four years while earning a BS in Mechanical Engineering. During his time at UVM, Sam secured bronze medals in the men’s 4 with coxswain at both the 2015 New England Championships and the ACRA Championships, and set the UVM 2k erg record.

After graduation, Sam continued to pursue his passion for rowing, training in the single scull with the goal of making the US National Team, all while working as an engineer in Burlington, Vermont. In 2019, he transitioned to coaching, taking on the role of novice rowing coach at UVM, where he introduced college freshmen to the sport and guided them through their first experiences on the water.