By Robert Lynn’s departure as head coach of Newport Beach Water Polo Club has again thrown the boys’ program in to disarray, as detailed by OCVarsity.com, just three years after the similar ousting of Lynn’s predecessor Jason Lynch. Club athletes wore team t-shirts inside out at the California State Championship tournament
Ryan Pryor Named Acting Head Coach at Connecticut College
The Camels of Connecticut College have named a new acting coach after head coach JJ Addison was placed on “administrative leave.” Addison was arrested on Wednesday charged with drug possession according to The Day. The college released the following statement regarding the new status of former assistant coach Ryan Pryor:
Long Beach Wilson Taps Los Alamitos Again for New Coach
The boys’ program at Long Beach Wilson has a new coach. Jeff Nesmith is taking the same professional route as his predecessor, Tony Martinho, by leaving the neighboring Los Alamitos boys’ program, which he joined just over a year ago. The Grunion Gazette broke the story late Wednesday. Nesmith returns to his
Seven-time CIF Champ Martinho Departing Long Beach Wilson
Tony Martinho is stepping down from his position as head coach of the storied boys’ program at Long Beach Wilson according to GazettesSports.com. The coach, who won seven CIF championships during his 15 year run, may have some higher aspirations in the game but also wants to spend more time
Wigo Back on Deck as Gauchos Host Winter Invite Tournament
With two weeks of competition already in the record books, the 2014 women’s collegiate season is well under way as many top squads convene in Santa Barbara for UCSB’s Winter Invite tournament beginning today and winding down on Sunday (see the schedule here). The Gauchos occupy the 17th spot in the
Colton Steps Down as Coach of Highly Successful Foothill Girls’ Program
In the heart of his fourth year as head coach at Santa Ana, California’s Foothill High School, Jeff Colton has abruptly resigned, according to OCVarsity.com. Foothill Principal Nick Stephany said the reasons for Colton’s resignation were “personal” without elaborating. Colton departs as the Knights are currently ranked fourth in the CIF
Ken Lindgren, Long Beach State Coaching Icon, Has Died
Reports widely circulated via social media on Friday were confirmed today when Long Beach State reported, and a close family friend confirmed to TWp, the death of legendary 49er water polo coach Ken Lindgren. It has been well known within the water polo community of Long Beach and beyond that Coach Lindgren had
Matt Kittle Resigns as Notre Dame Coach, Kyle Tepe Tabbed as Interim Replacement
Matt Kittle resigned his position as head men’s and women’s water polo coach on Tuesday due to “commitments outside water polo” he told TWp in a phone conversation on Thursday. Kyle Tepe, currently listed as an assistant coach on the men’s water polo staff, has been chosen to serve as
Kittle No Longer Head Coach at Notre Dame (OH)
Notre Dame College in Ohio has published an immediate opening for the the men’s and women’s water polo head coaching position, and Matt Kittle is no longer listed as a member of either staff. Kyle Tepe and Shami Entenman have taken over coaching duties according to the Notre Dame Men’s Water
Twitter Tributes to Departing Navy Coach Schofield
Thursday’s mid-season resignation of Navy Coach Mike Schofield stunned the American water polo community and produced an outpouring of thanks and support via Twitter yesterday. Schofield left the US Naval Academy its most successful coach ever with 631 victories, 13 NCAA Tournament bids, and nine Eastern Championships. Under his leadership
