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Newland http://youtu.be/Dw_bqIta84I
Vessey-Schneider - http://youtu.be/SCnqCrIoVdM
Sprague - http://youtu.be/OxOhA-r8hIQ
Takata - http://youtu.be/C8lzgF0y1iE
Memorial - http://youtu.be/SPCUihSZ5Y0
April 7, 2014
Huntington Beach, CA - April 7 - The Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center played host to the 2014 USA Water Polo Hall of Fame Induction & National Awards Dinner. Greats of the game and outstanding achievements were honored before more than 400 people in attendance. Legendary UC-Irvine Men's Water Polo Coach Edward Newland, Southern California scholastic coaching icon Jim Sprague, water polo referee extraordinaire Andy Takata, and Women's National Team pioneer Sandy Vessey-Schneider were all inducted into the 2014 class of the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame. In addition a variety of coaches, athletes, referees, and clubs were honored with our National Awards. See below for complete descriptions on all the honorees. Stay tuned for a photo album from the event and video links to the tribute pieces on each Hall of Fame inductee.
Background Information On USA Water Polo Hall of Fame Class of 2014
The men's water polo program at UC-Irvine has won three NCAA Championships, sent more than a dozen athletes to the Olympic Games, and helped establish Orange County as a water polo mecca. The name that is most synonymous with all those accomplishments is Edward Newland. The Head Coach for the Anteaters from 1966 to 2005, Newland piled up 714 victories, was named National Coach of the Year three times, Conference Coach of the Year eight times and had his players win medals in multiple Olympic Games. A former goalkeeper in his playing days at Occidental, the "Old Man" as he is referred to, believed hard work could overcome everything and lived by that example. His personal workouts are the stuff of legend as he lifted weights for hours before practice began and would then crush a group of college kids in sit-up and push-up competitions. He preached fundamentals in an approach that allowed UC-Irvine to be the fifth member of the vaunted big four over several decades. The first water polo coach in the history of two scholastic juggernauts, Newport Harbor High School and Corona del Mar High School, Newland was a longtime swim coach at UC-Irvine guiding his squads to multiple NCAA crowns. Creator of the Newport Water Polo Foundation, Newland advocated for additional playing opportunities for his athletes to take on the best domestic competition available. Recruiter of the oft-overlooked or undervalued, he built a reputation on developing great players and better people. His tenure inspired a legion of grown men that look upon him as a father figure, willing to do anything for their beloved "old man."
Those involved in high school boy's water polo in Southern California over the last 40 plus years have surely felt the impact of Jim Sprague. Whether they were part of his highly successful teams at Sunny Hills High School, Servite High School, Rosary High School, La Canada High School, and Sonora High School or the opposition of those squads, a universal respect exists for this scholastic coaching legend. Winner of nine CIF Championships, his most famous work was accomplished at Sunny Hills in Fullerton, CA where he was the coach for 25 years and won four of those titles. He built a foundation that allowed the Lancers to capture 24 straight league titles and establish the record for consecutive league victories at 120, which still stands today. He then proceeded to lead Servite to multiple CIF crowns and in recent years has been a development specialist, providing short-term expertise to a variety of programs. A one-time assistant coach at USC and no stranger to the USA Water Polo club circuit, Sprague is considered an innovator in the area of video study within the sport. He pioneered the recording of matches for tactical breakdown and instruction well before his peers, something that is widely practiced today. With no signs of slowing down, Sprague remains an active presence on the sidelines of high school matches through the Southland.
Andy Takata will be most remembered for his work as a water polo official, but his impact on the game has been much bigger. In addition to wearing the whites at the most prestigious water polo events on earth, Takata volunteered his time to the sport in a variety of governance roles and developmental ventures. A 12-year member of the USA Water Polo Board of Directors, Takata also served as Vice-President, Treasurer and National Referees' Chair. A member of the UANA Technical Water Polo Committee, he was also the Commissioner of the Western Water Polo Association and serves on the Technical Water Polo Committee for the Collegiate Water Polo Association. On top of all of that he is one of the best American water polo referees of all-time. In a career that started in 1978, Takata quickly climbed the ranks calling his first NCAA Championship Tournament in 1981. He traveled the world representing the United States and whistled matches at the 2000 Olympic Games, 1998 FINA World Championships, three FINA World Cups, several US Olympic Festivals and countless other international and domestic championships. He remains involved in the game today as a champion of the growth of women's water polo along with referee development and recruitment.
In an era of women's water polo where all-expense paid travel and Olympic dreams were still many years away, Sandy Vessey-Schneider was a household name. A member of the Women's Senior National for more than 10 years, Vessey-Schneider broke into water polo on the boy's varsity team at Marina High School in Southern California earning Most Valuable Player honors and later a spot in the school's Hall of Fame. One of the top collegiate goalkeepers in women's water polo in the 1980s, Vessey-Schneider competed at Long Beach State helping the 49ers to third place at the collegiate nationals in 1987. All the while she competed at the Senior National Team level winning silver at the 1989 FINA World Cup and bronze at the 1991 FINA World Championship. She competed in six U.S. Olympic Festivals, countless other international competitions, and helped various USAWP clubs to 16 Senior National Championship crowns. Highly decorated throughout her career, Vessey-Schneider was named the Most Valuable Goalkeeper in international play in Hungary and also earned All-American honors at many Senior National Championships. She parlayed her successful playing career into one as a coach where she has had a hand in every level of water polo. From age group with Golden West Water Polo Club to scholastic with her alma mater Marina High School to collegiate with her alma mater Long Beach State, Vessey-Schneider has done it all. A former goalie coach for the Women's Senior National Team, she remains active today as a Masters athlete competing annually for the SODA Moms where she won a gold medal and was named an All-American in the 50+ division in the summer of 2013.
Selection Procedure Information
Inductees were chosen through a process that included open nominations by their peers, evaluation of their candidacy by the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame Committee, and final ratification of the committee's recommendations by the USA Water Polo Board of Directors. The Committee is co-chaired by Brent Bohlender and Chris Dorst, and includes Jody Campbell, Dion Gray, Maggie Kelly, Charles Schroeder and Scott Schulte. USA Water Polo inducted its first Hall of Fame class in 1976. To view past inductees of the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame click here.
USA Water Polo Awards for 2013:
Monte Nitzkowski Distinguished Men's Coaching Award (Elite): Jovan Vavic, USC - Jovan Vavic has set a new level of excellence for a coach in men's collegiate water polo. Without ignoring his accolades on the women's side, including a 2013 NCAA National Championship, Vavic has presided over an unprecedented run with his men's program. In December of 2013, Vavic and the Men of Troy won their NCAA record sixth straight national championship while playing in their ninth straight title match. Named National Coach of the Year 12 times and MPSF Coach of the Year 10 times, in 2013 he also served as interim Head Coach of the USA Men's Senior National Team, helping the team qualify for the 2013 FINA World Championship.
Sandy Nitta Distinguished Women's Coaching Award (Elite): Todd Clapper, Arizona State University -This spring marks Todd Clapper's ninth season at the helm of the Arizona State University women's water polo team and he'll have his hands full trying to top 2013. A combined 51-13 over the last two seasons, Clapper and the Sun Devils turned in a program record 26 wins in 2013 en route to a fourth place finish at the MPSF Championship, their best ever. The team picked up two signature victories last season defeating UCLA on March 2 at the Mona Plummer Pool and following that up with a win over California in Berkeley on March 16. Those victories helped Arizona State reach a number three ranking in the nation, the highest ever in program history. A strong recruiter, Clapper saw one of his newest athletes, Izabella Chiappini, recently named Brazilian Player of the Year.
Bill Barnett Distinguished Men's Coaching Award (Scholastic): Brian Flacks, Harvard Westlake High School - In just three years Brian Flacks has quickly restored the Harvard Westlake program to elite status. After winning a CIF Championship with the girl's team in his first season, Flacks guided the boy's team to their first title since 1991. The CIF-Southern Section Division 1 Championship came at the hands of juggernaut and defending champion Mater Dei. Unable to top the Monarchs three previous times during the season, Flacks and the Wolverines came through when it mattered most. Most recently Flacks was named an Assistant Coach for the Men's Junior National Team.
Doc Hunkler Distinguished Women's Coaching Award (Scholastic): Ethan Damato, Laguna Beach High School - In the midst of another stellar campaign with the Laguna Beach High School Girl's Water Polo Team, Ethan Damato is recognized for his achievements in 2013. As a club coach with SET Water Polo, Damato guided the 16U girls to gold at the 2013 Junior Olympics. An important piece of the National Team pipeline, Damato has served as an Olympic Development Coach and most recently as an assistant coach with the Women's Youth National Team. A two-time CIF Coach of the Year for both the boys and girls team, Damato won a CIF Championship with the girls in 2009. Currently Damato has the Breakers ranked number one in Division one with sights set on the postseason.
Ted Newland Distinguished Men's Coaching Award (Developmental): Gregg Emde, Mad Dog Water Polo - Gregg Emde got involved as a water polo coach after watching his children thrive in a sport he grew up playing. Since taking on an expanded role in the game he has made a huge impact in the growth of water polo in the St. Louis area. Currently the coach of the Midwest Zone ODP Junior Team, Emde started Mad Dog Water Polo to help grow the game and served for many years as Head Coach at Marquette High School in the St. Louis area. Emde is a huge part of the water polo scene pitching in as a coach in the last three years as a referee. If there is a big water polo event going on in the area, you can be sure Gregg Emde will be there.
Brent Bohlender Distinguished Women's Coaching Award (Developmental): Ian Davidson, San Diego Shores - A longtime coach with the San Diego Shores Water Polo Club, Davidson serves as Women's Program Director and also coaches the 14U girls team for the powerhouse club. Last summer Davidson guided the 14U squad to a Bronze Medal at the 2013 Junior Olympics and followed that up with a top ten finish at the TYR Champions Cup. The squad also took third place at the Pacific Winter Classic and County Cup 2013 along with fourth place at Winterfest 2013. Since 2012 Davidson has also served as the Pacific Southwest Zone Chair, where he has a variety of responsibilities including sanctioning events and increasing playing opportunities for zone members in addition to other governance duties.
Bret Bernard Distinguished Referee Award (Elite): Alan Korsgaden - Alan is one of those referees that has truly risen to the top of his craft through hard work, desire, and a fantastic dedication to the game. After a solid playing and coaching career Alan continued to give to the sport we all love as a referee. He quickly gained respect and recognition for his aptitude and attitude among players, coaches, and fellow referees. It wasn't long until Alan began whistling top collegiate and National Championship matches, having recently been selected to officiate at the NCAA Championships this past December at Stanford. He has participated not only as working referee, but as a key member of the USA Water Polo Referee Association's delegate and evaluator corps, giving his time and energy as a Head Referee at National Events and as an Instructor Referee, training referees nationwide.
Tom Hermstad Distinguished Referee Award (Scholastic): Arnaldo Perez Jr. - JR, as he is know in the water polo world, has made his mark in the sport as a referee at the local and national level and continues his professional growth and development. He has whistled numerous National Junior Olympic and other domestic National Championship Events and has often been selected to referee the championship matches. He is the veteran of numerous club and high school championships in his native Southeast Zone and is working hard to take advantage of every opportunity to expand his professional experience. With a bright future ahead, Perez shows no signs of slowing down as he climbs the officiating ranks.
Aaron Chaney Distinguished Referee Award (Developmental): Emma Cox - Emma Cox epitomizes what makes a good referee. A true love and passion for the game and it's participants, a desire to continue to grow as an official, and a strong sense of the spirit of the game. Although relatively new to the officiating scene, Emma has made the most of her experiences both in her home Mountain Zone and on the national circuit having been selected to referee at ODP Regional Championships among numerous other events. Emma continues to make herself available for any and all opportunities that come her way to continue to grow professionally. She has become a fine example of referee development and has a bright future in the whites.
Barbara Kalbus Distinguished Volunteer Award: Scott Ennis - A driving force in the stability and growth of water polo in the Carolinas along with the Eastern Seaboard, Scott Ennis has done a lot of good, all in the name of water polo. The president of the Triangle Water Polo Club in North Carolina, Ennis has been instrumental in the development of the South Atlantic League, a playing opportunity for masters programs all along the East Coast that crowned their first champion in 2013. In addition to his volunteer efforts in coordinating the league, Ennis also supported the Swim Across America event in Raleigh this year where he helped promote water polo and raise money for charity.
Burke/Ratkovic Zone Service Award: Lori Gentry, Coastal California Zone - When it comes to organizing water polo in Southern California there are few areas where Lori Gentry doesn't play a pivotal role. A longtime club administrator for the Foothill Club, helping that organization grow to one of the largest in the USA Water Polo system, Gentry now serves as the Zone Chair for the Coastal California Zone. She is nothing short of a first class partner to USA Water Polo and its member clubs in helping to organize playing opportunities for athletes across her zone. A full time professional in the apparel industry, Gentry donates a substantial portion of her free time to water polo and for that the sport in her area is in a better place.
Bryan Weaver Male Master of the Year Award: Doc Hofer, Tri-Valley Water Polo Club - Doc Hofer is not just a veteran masters athlete, but a veteran masters athlete advocate. A member of the USA Water Polo Masters Advisory Committee, Hofer has been instrumental in assisting in the growth of a variety of Masters events including the annual Masters Nationals and a host of other competitions. His monthly masters newsletter, now in its second year sheds light on upcoming playing opportunities for masters athletes while giving kudos to those having recently organized events. Still an active competitor, Hofer helped organize the 65+ exhibition competition at the 2013 Masters Nationals and competed with his Tri-Valley club in the 60+ division.
Bryan Weaver Female Master of the Year Award: Melissa Fernandez, OC Riptide Water Polo Club - In a short time Melissa Fernandez has helped establish the OC Riptide as one of the premier masters water polo clubs in Southern California. In 2013 the OC Riptide club picked up the silver medal in both the Women's 20+ and 30+ division and Fernandez was tabbed All-American in the 30+ division for her efforts in the water. A former collegiate athlete at UC-Irvine and current head coach of boy's and girl's water polo at Ocean View High School in Huntington Beach, California, Fernandez lives water polo. She has helped set the OC Riptide club apart not just from their success at national events but because of their desire to compete. The club takes part in almost every masters tournament available in their area, hardly a surprise for this water polo lifer. Last year Fernandez established the Champions League in her native Southern Pacific Zone, a social playing opportunity for younger masters athletes that also served as a referee development and evaluation platform. The league was just another sign of Fernandez's dedication to the game.
Master's Club of the Year: OC Riptide Water Polo Club - A relatively new club, the OC Riptide have taken the masters scene by storm, entering a squad into almost every conceivable masters event they can get their hands on. The results have been promising. Just this past year the team earned two medals at the 2013 Masters Nationals, picking up silver in the Women's 30+ division and bronze in the Women's 20+. This led to seven athletes earning All-American status and continues positive growth for a club that shows no signs of slowing down.
USA Water Polo Chairman's Cup: SOCAL Water Polo - SOCAL Water Polo earns top honors yet again, winning the Chairman's Cup for the fifth straight year. SOCAL's entire program won accolades at the highest levels in both genders. 2013 was a special year for the club as they once again picked up hardware at a variety of events across a host of age groups. The SOCAL girls returned to form at the TYR Champions Cup winning gold while the boys took home the silver medal. At the US Open of Water Polo, the SOCAL women earned a bronze medal as well as fourth place and placed three athletes on the all-tournament team. Last but not least in the world's largest water polo tournament, the Junior Olympics, SOCAL struck gold with their 16U boys and earned bronze with their 16U girls, both in the Platinum Division. Both teams also earned Junior Olympic All-American status and helped continued a trend five years in the making that finds SOCAL Water Polo Club among the best of the best.
Background On Award Namesakes:
Monte Nitzkowski is synonymous with men's water polo in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s serving as Head Coach of Men's Olympic Team in 1972, 1980, and 1984, leading Team USA to a bronze medal in 1972 and a silver medal in 1984. Nitzkowski also served as an Assistant Coach with the 1968 and 2000 Men's Olympic Team. Sandy Nitta is a pioneer for women's water polo, an Olympic swimmer as a teenager; Nitta segued to water polo and held the post as Head Coach of the Women's National Team during large parts of the 80s and 90s, leading Team USA to bronze medals at the 1986 and 1991 World Championships. She was also instrumental in the creation of Commerce Aquatics, a groundbreaking program.
Bill Barnett, an outstanding high school coach at Newport Harbor High School, with 10 CIF boys championships and five girls championships, initiated and coached the first USA Men's Junior National Team, then picked up where Nitzkowski left off in the 1980s, guiding the Men's program to a silver medal at the 1988 Olympic Games and a gold medal at the 1991 World Cup. Meanwhile "Doc" Hunkler, three-times named National Collegiate Coach of the Year, was a visionary for women's water polo who fought to have a true national women's collegiate championship and helped guide the programs at Slippery Rock University to unprecedented heights spanning three decades, including ten top-three finishes and a national women's collegiate championship in 1995. Hunkler also holds the distinction as the only coach to win both a Men's and Women's Olympic Festival Gold Medal
Few have groomed more men for Olympic competition than Ted Newland. Entering the coaching scene in the late 1960s Newland turned the University of California-Irvine into a tenacious competitor, earning three NCAA titles as he coached well into the new millennium. Called by some the "godfather" of high school water polo in Northern California, Brent Bohlender's Women's Junior National Teams captured two bronze medals from 1984 to 1999; Bohlender amassed over 1,000 career victories on the scholastic circuit in his time at Johansen High School. Lastly on the club circuit, Bohlender's Modesto-Stanislaus club won 18 National Championships over 34 years.
Bernard, Hermstad, and Chaney all took US officiating to unparalleled heights during their time in the whites. As a past president of USA Water Polo, Bernard also whistled the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games and was the preeminent collegiate official for many years. Hermstad was a fixture at several Olympic Games whistling the 1972, 1976, 1984, and 1988 Olympic Games in addition to four World Championships and has worked tirelessly on behalf of water polo officials, helping to form the USA Water Polo National Referee Committee. Last but not least, Chaney capped an outstanding officiating career serving as the United States referee at the most recent Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008 as well as 2004 in Athens.
Current Masters Committee Chair Bryan Weaver works tirelessly for more playing opportunities while also piloting the boy's team at Brentwood High School. Long-time manager of the Men's National Team and holder of various offices since the incorporation of USA Water Polo, Barbara Kalbus continues to give back to the sport today, providing critical history for the USA Water Polo program and overseeing the official scoring table at various competitions.
Andy Burke and George Ratkovic fittingly serve as the namesake for the Zone Service Award; few have represented regional water polo with more dedication and compassion. Ratkovic, stalwart of Southern California and longtime Southern Pacific Zone Chair oversaw unprecedented growth in his zone; Burke, a beacon of Northern California's famed Olympic Club, has remained active in USA Water Polo Premier League and the National Tryout Series; he also served as the Team Manager at the 1964 Olympic Games.
| 2013 Monte Nitzkowski Distinguished Coaching Award |
| Zone |
Name |
| Coastal |
Jovan Vavic |
| Central |
James Graham |
| Midwest |
None submitted |
| Mountain |
Bryant Shuey |
| Northeast |
None submitted |
| Pacific |
None submitted |
| Pacific SW |
Denny Harper |
| Pacific NW |
None submitted |
| SOPAC |
Scott Taylor |
| Southeast |
Paul Becskehazy |
| Southwest |
Joe Linehan |
| 2013 Sandy Nitta Distinguished Coaching Award |
| Zone |
Name |
| Coastal |
Brandon Brooks |
| Central |
Jason Gall |
| Midwest |
Katie Card |
| Mountain |
Todd Clapper |
| Northeast |
None submitted |
| Pacific |
None submitted |
| Pacific SW |
Brad Kreutzkamp |
| Pacific NW |
None submitted |
| SOPAC |
Kyle Kopp |
| Southeast |
Ryan Donnell |
| Southwest |
Scott Slay |
| 2013 Bill Barnett Distinguished Coaching Award |
| Zone |
Name |
| Coastal |
Brian Flacks |
| Central |
Tracy Stapleton |
| Midwest |
Heriberto Garcia |
| Mountain |
Gene Dafoe |
| Northeast |
None submitted |
| Pacific |
None submitted |
| Pacific SW |
Brett Ormsby |
| Pacific NW |
None submitted |
| SOPAC |
Chris Segesman |
| Southeast |
Michael Goldenberg |
| Southwest |
Stuart Webb |
| 2013 Doc Hunkler Distinguished Coaching Award |
| Zone |
Name |
| Coastal |
Mark Walsh |
| Central |
Scott Torosian |
| Midwest |
None submitted |
| Mountain |
Robbie Bova |
| Northeast |
None submitted |
| Pacific |
None submitted |
| Pacific SW |
Doug Peabody |
| Pacific NW |
None submitted |
| SOPAC |
Ethan D'Amato |
| Southeast |
Carroll Vaughn |
| Southwest |
TJ Markiewicz |
| 2013 Ted Newland Distinguished Coaching Award |
|
| Zone |
Name |
| Coastal |
Alex La |
| Central |
Drew Clute |
| Midwest |
Gregg Emde |
| Mountain |
Kyle Davenport |
| Northeast |
None submitted |
| Pacific |
None submitted |
| Pacific SW |
Dan Way |
| Pacific NW |
Dave Schiffner |
| SOPAC |
Jason Lynch |
| Southeast |
Randy Walters |
| Southwest |
Tom Andrew |
| 2013 Brent Bohlender Distinguished Coaching Award |
| Zone |
Name |
| Coastal |
Adam Roth |
| Central |
Misah Pavlovic |
| Midwest |
Maureen Van Swol |
| Mountain |
Maureen Mitchell |
| Northeast |
None submitted |
| Pacific |
None submitted |
| Pacific SW |
Ian Davidson |
| Pacific NW |
Susan Nishioka |
| SOPAC |
Erich Fischer |
| Southeast |
Ann Plinick |
| Southwest |
Shelby Slay |
| 2013 Brett Bernard Distinguished Referee Award |
| Zone |
Name |
| Coastal |
Hadi Farid |
| Central |
Alan Korsgaden |
| Midwest |
Non submitted |
| Mountain |
Joe Peila |
| Northeast |
None submitted |
| Pacific |
None submitted |
| Pacific SW |
Danielle Dabbaghian |
| Pacific NW |
Mark Maretski |
| SOPAC |
Steve Redding |
| Southeast |
Humberto Navarro |
| Southwest |
Vern Heimbigner |
| 2013 Tom Hermstad Distinguished Referee Award |
| Zone |
Name |
| Coastal |
David Riley |
| Central |
Jan Trutna |
| Midwest |
Ed Prystalski |
| Mountain |
Andy Hayes |
| Northeast |
None submitted |
| Pacific |
None submitted |
| Pacific SW |
Gary Hull |
| Pacific NW |
None submitted |
| SOPAC |
Haz Ortega |
| Southeast |
Arnaldo Jr Perez |
| Southwest |
Andy Contreras |
| 2013 Aaron Chaney Distinguished Referee Award |
| Zone |
Name |
| Coastal |
Michael McMahon |
| Central |
Jim Weaver |
| Midwest |
Nick Cargola |
| Mountain |
Emma Cox |
| Northeast |
None submitted |
| Pacific |
None submitted |
| Pacific SW |
Jim Torres |
| Pacific NW |
Greg Wong |
| SOPAC |
Jose Montes de Oca |
| Southeast |
Vito Dioguardi |
| Southwest |
Jeff Taylor |
| 2013 Barbara Kalbus Volunteer Award |
|
| Zone |
Name |
| Coastal |
Cathy Neushul |
| Central |
Ron Osborn |
| Midwest |
Ron Marsh |
| Mountain |
Brad Peercy |
| Northeast |
None submitted |
| Pacific |
None submitted |
| Pacific SW |
Ian McKercher |
| Pacific NW |
Chris Edison |
| SOPAC |
Chad Beeler |
| Southeast |
Scott Ennis |
| Southwest |
Joe Linehan |
| "2013 Bryan Weaver Male Master of the Year Award" |
|
| Zone |
Name |
| Coastal |
None submitted |
| Central |
Rick Eoff |
| Midwest |
None submitted |
| Mountain |
Louie Bejarano |
| Northeast |
None submitted |
| Pacific |
None submitted |
| Pacific SW |
Randie Frankie |
| Pacific NW |
None submitted |
| SOPAC |
Blake Corbin |
| Southeast |
Manny Torres |
| Southwest |
Jim Yates |
| "2013 Bryan Weaver Female Master of the Year Award" |
| Zone |
Name |
| Coastal |
None submitted |
| Central |
Leigh McGuire |
| Midwest |
None submitted |
| Mountain |
Lee Gottschalk |
| Northeast |
None submitted |
| Pacific |
None submitted |
| Pacific SW |
Carla Gilmore |
| Pacific NW |
None submitted |
| SOPAC |
Melissa Fernandez |
| Southeast |
Debbie Cavanaugh |
| Southwest |
Kristen Barnett |
About USA Water Polo
USA Water Polo, Inc. is the national governing body for water polo in America, overseeing our United States Olympic program as well as 20 different championship events annually, such as Junior Olympics and Masters National Championships. With more than 40,000 members, USAWP is also the sanctioning authority for more than 500 Member Clubs and more than 400 tournaments nationwide. USAWP is committed to the development of the sport nationwide. It fosters grass-roots expansion of the sport, providing a national system of affiliated clubs, certified coaches and officials.
