Competitive Teams
At Lamorinda Water Polo Club, we pride ourselves on offering highly competitive water polo teams that foster the growth and development of athletes of all ages and skill levels. With a rich history in the sport and a commitment to excellence, we strive to provide a competitive environment that challenges our players and enables them to reach their full potential.
Team Selection and Training
Our competitive water polo teams are selected through a tryout process, ensuring that each athlete is placed on a team that suits their skill level. We understand that having the right balance of talent and chemistry is vital for team success. Therefore, our experienced coaches carefully evaluate and assess players during tryouts to ensure that they are assigned to the appropriate team. Our knowledgeable coaching staff focuses on enhancing individual skills, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning. We strongly believe that a well-rounded player is essential for success in water polo, and as such, we prioritize comprehensive training programs that encompass all aspects of the game.
Competition and Tournaments
Participating in competitive tournaments is an integral part of our team program. We actively seek out local, regional, and national tournaments to provide our athletes with ample opportunities to test their skills against teams from across the country. These tournaments not only foster healthy competition but also enable our players to gain valuable experience and exposure at different levels of play.
Throughout the year, our teams compete in a variety of tournaments, including but not limited to Junior Olympics, National Championships, and invitational events. We strive to challenge our athletes by offering them opportunities to compete against top-level opposition, exposing them to different playing styles and enhancing their overall game intelligence.
Sportsmanship and Team Spirit
While we take great pride in the competitive nature of our teams, we equally emphasize the importance of sportsmanship and team spirit. Our players are taught to respect their opponents, teammates, coaches, and officials, exhibiting exemplary behavior both in and out of the pool. We believe that developing good sportsmanship fosters a positive team environment and contributes to the overall success and enjoyment of the sport.
Lamorinda Water Polo Club provides a comprehensive and highly competitive platform for athletes interested in the sport of water polo. Our team program offers skilled coaching, intense training sessions, competitive tournaments, and a strong emphasis on sportsmanship. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player looking to take your skills to the next level, our competitive water polo teams offer a challenging and rewarding experience. Join us at Lamorinda Water Polo Club and be a part of our winning tradition!
12 & Under Program
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Chronological Age: under 12 years
Theme: Athleticism and Practice
Training Emphasis: Dynamically structured training
Objective: Introduction of structured practices and water polo specific training with an emphasis on athleticismThe Learn to Train Program with the Train to Train Program are the two most important stages of athlete preparation. The Learn to Train program introduces dynamically structured training. The objective of the program is to master physical literacy with athletes participating in various sports and activities. Water Polo training will have athletes playing multiple positions with the focus being on skill development, participation and fun. Skill development focuses on agility, balance, coordination and speed with the goal of also improving technical and tactical decision making. Introduction of strength training is incorporated with the use of body weight and medicine ball exercises.
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12U BOYS: Kevin Loscotoff
12U GIRLS: Jeremy Kish
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Fall: Aug 29-Nov 12
Winter: Nov 28-Feb 4
Spring: Feb 6-May 30
Boys Summer: Jun 3-Jul 23
Girls Summer: Jun 3-Jul 28 -
12u Boys
2023-9th Platinum division
2022-11th Platinum division
2021-6th Platinum division
2019-14th Platinum division
2018-22nd Platinum division
2017-14th Platinum division
2016-18th Platinum division
2015-15th Platinum division
2014-16th Platinum division
2013-4th Platinum division
2012-15th Platinum division
2011-9th Platinum division
2010-12th Platinum division12u Girls
2023-4th Platinum division
2022-7th Platinum division
2021-7th Platinum division
2019-15th Platinum division
2018-14th Platinum division
2017-10th Platinum division
2016-21st Platinum division
2015-14th Platinum division
2014-3rd Gold division
2012-18th Platinum division
14 & Under Program
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Chronological Age: under 14 years
Theme: Build the engine
Training Emphasis: System preparation
Objective: Significantly improve overall physical preparation and skill performance in training and competition.The Train to Train Program with the Learn to Train Program are the two most important programs for athlete preparation. The objective of the stage is to build the engine. The stage focuses on athlete development through the Lamorinda Water Polo’s training and water polo system. The stage emphasizes optimal physical and fundamental training in connection with technical and tactical training. The yearly training plan includes water polo, dry land, strength and classroom training. The program also introduces psychological training focusing on goal setting, concentration, retention and motivation. The program also targets ODP and National Team identification.
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14U BOYS: Pat O’Brien
14U GIRLS: Eldad Hazor
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Fall: Aug 29-Nov 12
Winter: Nov 28-Feb 4
Spring: Feb 6-May 30
Boys Summer: Jun 3-Jul 23
Girls Summer: Jun 3-Jul 28 -
14u Boys
2023-8th Platinum division
2022-8th Platinum division
2021-6th Platinum division
2019-14th Platinum division
2018-7th Platinum division
2017-14th Platinum division
2016-13th Platinum division
2015-12th Platinum division
2014-1st Gold division
2013-7th Platinum division
2012-4th Platinum division
2011-2nd Gold division
2010-6th Platinum division14u Girls
2023-6th Platinum division
2022-3rd Platinum division
2021-9th Platinum division
2019-7th Platinum division
2018-8th Platinum division
2017-1st Gold division
2016-12th Gold division
2015-2nd Gold division
2014-22nd Platinum division
16 & Under Program
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Chronological Age: under 16 years
Theme: Specialization 1
Training Emphasis: Competition preparation
Objective: Training is the preparation for competition.
Training to Compete Stage emphasizes the training is the preparation for competition. The stage focuses on optimizing physical, fundamental, technical, tactical and psychological competencies. The Train to Compete Stage focuses on optimizing physical preparation, emphasizing significantly learning and improving in order to execute a practiced behavior in competition. The Training to Compete Stage is a year round training program with a fully integrated training and water polo system. The program includes water polo, dry land, strength, video and classroom training. The program also targets College and National Team identification. -
16U BOYS: Sam Parfitt
16U GIRLS: Kim Everist
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Winter: Nov 28-Feb 4
Spring: Feb 6-May 30
Boys Summer: Jun 3-Jul 23
Girls Summer: Jun 3-Jul 28 -
16u Boys
2023-12th Platinum division
2022-4th Gold division
2021-14th Platinum division
2019-7th Platinum division
2018-6th Platinum division
2017-21st Platinum division
2016-21st Platinum division
2015-14th Platinum division
2014-13th Platinum division
2013-1st Gold division
2012-17th Platinum division
2011-1st Platinum division
2010-8th Platinum division16u Girls
2023-6th Platinum division
2022-6th Platinum division
2021-10th Platinum division
2019-17th Platinum division
2018-13th Platinum division
2017-23rd Platinum division
2016-8th Gold division
2015-2nd Silver division
2014-2nd Gold division
2013-14th Gold division
2012-9th Silver division
18 & Under Program
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Chronological Age: under 18 years
Theme: Specialization 2
Training Emphasis: On demand performance
Objective: Structured individual and team training programs that meet the needs of training, competition and recovery.The Train to Perform Stage emphasizes on demand high performance training regardless of conditions or circumstances. The stage focuses on preparing athletes physically, fundamentally, technically, tactically and psychologically for high level 18u competition, ODP and National Team selection and training and becoming a NCAA Student-Athlete. The 18u program includes water polo, dryland, strength, video and classroom training. 16u athletes may be selected by the Technical Director in collaboration with 16u and 18u coaches for 18u training and competition.
Train to Perform evolves from Train to Compete. This stage encompasses the second phase of water polo-specific specialization, requiring intense training and involving more complex annual and multiyear planning. The Train to Perform Stage, although not the final stage of the overall pathway, is the ultimate performance stage and the period should be used to determine the effectiveness of the long-term athlete development process from a high-performance standpoint.
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18U BOYS: Guy Baker
18U GIRLS: Guy Baker
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Winter: Nov 28-Feb 4
Spring: Feb 6-May 30
Boys Summer: Jun 3-Jul 23
Girls Summer: Jun 3-Jul 28 -
18u Boys
2022-1st Gold division
2021-11th Platinum division
2019-18th Platinum division
2018-16th Platinum division
2017-19th Platinum division
2016-18th Platinum division
2015-13th Platinum division
2014-11th Platinum division
2013-3rd Platinum division
2012-1st Platinum division
2011-6th Platinum division
2010-4th Platinum division18u Girls
2023-3rd Platinum division
2022-3rd Platinum division
2021-12th Platinum division
2019-18th Platinum division
2018-16th Platinum division
2017-19th Platinum division
2015-18th Platinum division
2014-23rd Platinum division
2013-13th Silver division