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Summary

With over 12 years of experience, Nick has guided a diverse range of water polo teams, from young enthusiasts to high-level competitors (ages 7-25), to achieving notable successes. His significant accomplishments include:

  • Edison High School: As head coach, he led the girls water polo team to their first-ever quarterfinal, semifinal, and finals appearances, setting a new standard for the program.
  • Vanguard Aquatics: He established the first long lasting girls program, quickly achieving multiple medal finishes at the Junior Olympics and has worked with every age group in the program.
  • Community College Coaching: At Orange Coast Community College and Cypress Community College, he played a pivotal role in advancing their water polo programs and achieving strong competitive results.
  • UC Irvine Club Team: Guided the womens club team to their highest finishes in program history.

Currently, Nick is the Youth Program Director at Vanguard Aquatics, where he focus on developing young talent and fostering a culture of excellence in water polo.

Coaching Experience

  • Huntington Beach High School

    Mens Water Polo Coach

    May 2016 - Present

    Worked with the mens water polo teams on and off since 2016.

    • Assistant Coach May 2016 - August 2018

      Head Coach of JV & Frosh/Soph groups as-well-as Varsity Assistant Coach.

      • 2016 CIF-SS Division I Finalists
      • 2016 Sunset League Champions
      • 2017 Sunset League Runners-Up
      • 2017 CIF-SS Division I Quarterfinalists
      • 2018 Sunset League Runners-Up
    • August 2018 - August 2023
    • Varsity Assistant Coach August 2023 - October 2023
      • 2023 CIF-SS Division I Champions
      • 2023 Sunset League Runners-Up
    • Head Coach October 2023 - Present
  • Vanguard Aquatics

    Head Coach, Youth Program Director

    August 2014 - Present

    Lead teams of young men and women age 7 - 18 in competition at the highest level of the sport in the country.

    • Assistant Coach August 2014 - December 2015

      Assisted with the 14&Under Boys, 16&Under Boys and 18&Under Boys.

      • 2015 Bronze Medalists - 14U Boys
    • Head Coach December 2015 - October 2023

      Lead the 10&Under Boys & Girls Programs, as-well-as starting the girls program leading the 16&Under and 18&Under girls, overseeing 12&Under and 14&Under Girls.

      • 2017 National Champions - 10U Coed
      • 2021 National Silver Medalists - 12U Boys
      • 2017 National Silver Medalists - 10U Girls
      • 2018 National Silver Medalists - 10U Coed
      • 2016 National Bronze Medalists - 10U Girls
      • 2023 National Silver Medalists - 10U Coed
      • 2022 National 7th Place Finish - 10U Coed
      • 2021 National 9th Place Finish - 10U Coed
    • Youth Program Director October 2023 - Present

      Over seeing coaching of all age groups including coach education, organization, and actively leading training and games. Directly overseeing the 14&Under Girls, 12&Under Girls and 10&Under Coed.

  • Edison High School

    Head Mens and Womens Water Polo Coach

    May 2016 - May 2023

    Lead the entire program toward the best finishes in the schools history in this sport.

    • Head Womens Water Polo Coach May 2016 - May 2018
    • Head Mens & Womens Water Polo Coach May 2018 - May 2023
      • 2022 Sunset League Womens Champions
      • 2022 CIF SS Womens Division II Finalists
      • 2020 CIF-SS Womens Division III Semifinalists
      • 2019 CIF-SS Mens Division II Quarterfinalists
      • 2019 CIF-SS Womens Division III Quarterfinalists
  • Cypress Community College

    Assistant Water Polo Coach

    December 2019 - December 2022

    Assistant coach for both the mens and womens water polo programs, as-well-as helped with some recruiting and administrative duties.

  • Orange Coast Community College

    Associate Head Coach, Womens Water Polo

    May 2019 - December 2019

    Lead the Womens Water Polo team, including recruiting and administrative tasks in 2019, and assisted with the mens water polo team.

  • University of California, Irvine - Recreation

    Head Coach, Womens Club Water Polo

    September 2013 - May 2015

    Lead the womens club team toward high goals of competing at the highest level of the collegiate club level in the nation.

    • 2015 CWPA National Semifinalists
    • 2015 CWPA Southwestern Division Runners-Up
    • 2015 CWPA Southwestern Division Coach of the Year
    • 2015 UCI Club Sports Coach of the Year