USA Water Polo

Official Club Name: Hialeah Storm Water Polo

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Director of Club: Joaquin Arellano

Club Coaches: Nelson Domiguez (Head Coach) and Alexander Donis (Assistant Coach)

Age Groups and Genders: 12U & 14U Co-ed, 16U-18U-20U Boys, 18U Girls, Men's & Women's Open

How Did They Get Started?: The club is relatively new, getting started in 2007 thanks to the efforts of local aquatic managers Erich Valerdi and Douglas Cordovi. With the cooperation of Aquatic Supervisor Ken Solar and elected city officials the idea became a reality. The team started with a sporadic 10 kids and only a high school age group, and has grown to a consistent 25 to 30 kids, with 7 different age groups.

Where Is Home?: The club calls the Milander Pool in Hialeah, Florida home. In addition to this facility the club plays games all over the state of Florida

Who Do They Play?: Hialeah Storm play in a variety of tournaments and events including the Sunshine State Games, Power Bar Tournament, International Tournament, International Camp Tournament, Gravy Bowl, Central Florida Halloween Tournament, Florida High School Developmental League, and USA Water Polo ODP.

Five Years Down The Road: They hope to increase membership to at least 100 athletes while also regularly fielding teams for the Junior Olympics and Speedo Cup. An additional goal would be to have athletes go on to play college water polo as well.

Early Start On Campus: While the club is still in it's early stages compared with others it has still seen two athletes head on to play in college as Roberto Ferriero and Ivan Adrian have gone on to the University of Florida and the University of Miami respectively.

How To Get Involved?: For anyone that wants to be a part of the Hialeah Storm, it is easy. Those local to the area can call the Milander Aquatic Center at (305) 822-2931 and ask for Nelson Dominguez or Alexander Donis.

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