By Cal State Monterey Bay has only known one coach since the women’s varsity program sprung to life 12 years ago. Gary Figueroa announced on Friday that he will step away from the position according to The Californian. “It is time for me to move on,” Figueroa said in a statement on Friday. “This
Barry King Resigns as Indiana Coach
As Indiana Head Coach Barry King wrote in his resignation submitted today “…a three-year experiment became a 19-year odyssey.” After nearly two decades Barry King is stepping down as head coach of the Hoosiers. He led IU to six national championship tournaments and one Final Four in 2003. BLOOMINGTON, – Ind. – Indiana University Vice President and Director
Washington & Jefferson Reverses Demotion of Water Polo Programs
One day after announcing the demotion of its varsity water polo programs, Washington & Jefferson College has reversed the decision. Citing the lack of a Division III water polo championship, Athletic Director Scott McGuinness announced the “reclassification” of water polo to club status on May 4. Today, President Tori Haring-Smith made a
Diamond Bar Coach Dies Following Water Polo Practice – Daily Bulletin
Alexander Ruiz, an assistant girls water polo coach at Diamond Bar High School, has died after collapsing at the conclusion of practice on Tuesday. Ruiz was 45. Ruiz was a walk-on assistant coach for both boys and girls water polo teams, and for the school’s swim program. Ruiz’s two sons
Macalester Names Scott Reed Women’s Water Polo Coach
Scott Reed, who departed George Washington University a year ago, has found a new home in Minnesota. Macalester College has hired Reed to take over their women’s water polo program two months after the position opened. Reed was the first women’s water polo coach at George Washington since the team began play
DA Casts Doubt on Alleged Felony Water Polo Assault Case
A Contra Costa County attorney criticized recent reports that a 15-year old Acalanes High School JV water polo player faced felony assault and battery charges after allegedly breaking the nose of an opponent during a match in September. Mary Knox, Senior Deputy District Attorney told the San Jose Mercury News that, “things are
Washington & Jefferson Water Polo Coach Jay O'Neil Resigns
Jay O’Neil, who coached the Washington & Jefferson varsity water polo teams to some of their greatest successes, resigned on Sunday. He led the women for four seasons, the men for three. In 2015 the men’s team qualified for the CWPA Championships for the first time ever and tied a record
Coronado Coach Burgess Announces Retirement
A 33-year stint as one of the most influential high school water polo coaches in the US is over. Randy Burgess, who has steered the program at San Diego County’s Coronado High School announced his retirement after his Islander boys fell to CIF San Diego Section Open Division champs Cathedral
