DWPC Youth coaches combine for 250+ years of experience, are USAWP certified, and trained in coaching the USAWP system. Their #1 priority is the development of whole people, not just water polo players.
COACHES:
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Ken Beamon APS Knights GHSWPA coach; DWPC masters player; Played for North Carolina State University collegiate club. |
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Karina Cordisco Founded Wildcats GHSWPA team in 2006; Played for Miami Sunset High School, including 3 straight trips to the FL High School Water Polo State Championships. |
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Tim Watson DWPC masters player; Co-founded Raleigh/Triangle (NC) Water Polo; Played for Charlotte (NC) Sharks; Played for University of North Carolina collegiate club; GHSWPA, CWPA, & USAWP referee. |
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Ed Hirsch Former DWPC masters player; Played for NCAA DI University of Southern California; Played for North Miami Beach High School, U.S. Olympic Festival (South Team), and USAWP Junior Olympics teams. |
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Erin Cunefare Founding member - Lakeside Vikings GHSWPA team; First GA girl to participate in ODP and attend ODP National Team Selection Camp; SEZ JO Team; Played for NCAA DIII California Lutheran University; DWPC masters player; Former GHSWPA Coach; GHSWPA referee. |
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Igor Molina Former Venezuelan National Team Captain; 3X VEN Varsity Champion; 10X National VEN Champion; Pulpos de Miranda Coach; PanAm Master Champion Coach 2013; Chamblee GHSWPA coach; GHSWPA & USAWP referee. |
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Chloe Kunst Played for SET Water Polo Club in Southern California: played varsity for 4 years at Edison High School: received Division I Sunset League Overall First Team Award; former Edison High School assistant coach; currently playing for NCAA DII Mercyhurst University |
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Stu Sheldon USAWP ODP Zone and National Team Selection Camp coach; APS Knights GHSWPA coach; DWPC masters player; NCAA DIII water polo and swimming at Washington & Lee University. GHSWPA & USAWP referee. |