Programs
Mission
The mission of Pride Water Polo Academy is to deliver premier instruction in the sport of water polo through an open club system as well as the Pride Academy in an effort to develop competitive teams and maximize the potential of each athlete. The primary objective is to develop each participant as both an athlete and a young person.
Development
The Pride Water polo Academy is committed to the development of each athlete regardless of age or ability level. All of the Pride programs are open to athletes that range in experience from novice to advanced.
Pride is dedicated to developing athletes in the following areas- technical fundamental skills, tactics, conditioning, and general knowledge of the game. In addition, the coaching staff pledges to develop each participate both as an athlete and as a young person.
USAWP Requirements
Participation in Pride Water Polo Academy at any level including the free week trial requires a current membership in USA Water Polo. Please use the Pride Water Polo Club ID number when registering for USAWP or changing club affiliations: Club ID Number (25981).
USAWP Age Groups
10U Mixed (Boys & Girls) – 10 or younger by August 1st, 2022
12U Boys and Girls- 12 or younger by August 1st, 2022
14U Boys and Girls- 14 or younger by August 1st, 2022
16U Boys and Girls- 16 or younger by August 1st, 2022
18U Boys and Girls- 18 or younger by August 1st, 2022
Session Dates
FALL
Boys and Girls Age Group Session (August 30th, 2021 – November 20th, 2021) – Age Group teams please see below for Session fee costs
WINTER
Boys and Girls Age Group Session – (November 29th, 2021 – February 18th, 2022)
High School Boys Session – (November 29th, 2021 – February 18th, 2022)
(Winter Break: December 15th – December 31st)
SPRING
Boys and Girls Age Group Session (February 21st, 2022 – May 6th, 2022)
High School Boys Session (February 21st, 2022 – May 6th, 2022)
Splashball Session (February 21st, 2022 – May 6th, 2022)
SUMMER
Boys and Girls Age Group Session (May 9th, 2022 – July 24th, 2022)
High School Boys Session (May 9th, 2022 – July 24th, 2022)
Splashball Session (May 9th, 2022 – July 24th, 2022)
Tournament Cost
Tournament Fees will be paid in addition to Session Fees. There will be a flat tournament fee per session (excluding Future Finals, Junior Olympics & Qualifiers). Each cost will be inclusive to each team based on number of tournaments participated in each session. All members on the team will be responsible to pay the full tournament fee.
Want to give water polo a try – Stop by the pool and see us in person!
If you have an athlete that wants to give polo a try, stop by one of our practices and hop in! Or just watch, whatever you’re comfortable with. We’ll grant you a couple free practices. All we ask is that you sign a registration form & waiver. We have them at the pool too.
Program Levels
SPLASHBALL MIXED
Prides’s Splashball program is designed to introduce the sport of water polo to children between the ages of 5 and 9. The program teaches some of the basics of water polo to first time players while focusing on teamwork, fun and sportsmanship. Although some basic swim skills are required, players can stand on the bottom of the pool.
Session Fee – TBD
Splashball Head Director: Christine Anderson – christineanderson@live.com
Splashball Calendar
18U AND 16U BOYS AND GIRLS (HIGH SCHOOL)
A water polo program focused on skill building and tactics. This program is open to all level players from novice to advanced. The Pride coaching staff offers a water polo curriculum developed by the Technical Director to enable each athlete to reach their full potential.
Session Fee – TBD
16U Girls Age Group Coordinator: Kat Lund – Please contact Kat with any questions you have about the program at klund64@yahoo.com
16U/18U Girls Training Calendar
14U BOYS AND GIRLS (HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL)
The 14U program is focused on fundamentals technical skills and basic game tactics. This program is open to all level players. The Pride coaching staff delivers a curriculum developed by the Technical Director to build a fully developed foundation of ball skills, body positioning, basic tactics, and conditioning.
Session fee – TBD
14U Boys Age Group Coordinators: Andi Keith andreakeithesq@gmail.com and Tracy Couch tracytanedo2306@gmail.com (Black team) – Monica Bjork (bjorkmonica@yahoo.com) and Elizabeth Kim (cholizzy@gmail.com) (Red team) Please contact the appropriate coordinators for your team.
14U Boys Training Calendar
14U Girls Age Group Coordinator: Jean Doble – Please contact Jean with any questions you have about the program at jcdoble@gmail.com.
14U Girls Training Calendar
Women’s Program Director: Jenna Hurst – Youth – Please contact Joyce with any questions you have about our women’s youth program at jennahurst011@gmail.com.
12U BOYS AND GIRLS
The 12U program is focused on an introduction to the game, basic water polo skills, fundamental technical skills, and foundational tactics. The coaching staff provides a fun atmosphere for young athletes to learn the basics.
Session fee – TBD
12U Boys Age Group Coordinator: Jacqueline Benthem – Please contact Jacqueline with any questions you have about the program at m.benthem@gmail.com
12u Boys Training Calendar
12U Girls Age Group Coordinator: Jean Doble – Please contact Jean with any questions you have about the program at jcdoble@gmail.com
12U Girls Training Calendar
10U MIXED
This program includes foundational skill building and swim stroke development for players new to Water Polo. Players are also taught team tactics and experience various player roles to deepen their understanding of the game.
Session fee – TBD
10U Mixed Age Group Coordinator: Pari Young – Please contact Pari with any questions you have about the program at parimyoung@gmail.com.
10U Mixed Age Group Training Calendar
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The Pride Water Polo Academy accepts applications for financial assistance but cannot guarantee that all requests for scholarship and financial aid grants will be accepted. Application for financial assistance must be submitted for each session as part of session registration and will be evaluated by the Board of Directors. Click here for more information.
