WATER POLO
Patriot Water Polo is rapidly growing, highly competitive, Tustin-Irvine based non-profit club that serves all of Orange County, California. Patriot was founded to develop water polo skills for athletes starting at age five through high school, in a competitive but fun environment. Instructed by a team of highly distinguished coaches – Patriots are role models that excel in school, in the water, and community!
SWIM TEAM
Joining a swim team is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in swimming at a young age and can be a transformational experience for your kids, offering a multitude of benefits. Swimming clubs offer a tremendous team spirit, not just among the kids in the pool but also between the parents who all share a common interest of seeing their children and the club do well.
SWIMMING SCHOOL
Swimming is an important life skill that children and adults should learn as early as possible. There are many benefits in learning how to swim and it is an extremely important safety skill. Swimming is a unique activity that has the longevity of being a great form of exercise for toddlers, seniors and everyone in between. Swim lessons are important because they help teach your child proper swimming techniques, but also because it encourages them to be independent in the water.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Our school of swimming program is designed to create water-safety for children who enjoy spending time in the pool. “Drowning consistently remains the leading cause of death for children 1-4 years of age, and among the top five leading causes for those under the age of 18 years, both in California and in Orange County.” In order to minimize the risk of drowning for children ages 3+, our school of swim program is here to help!
WATER POLOWEEKLY SCHEDULE
SWIMMINGWEEKLY SCHEDULE
NOTE:
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled practice begins so you can check-in according to protocol & gather your equipment and prepare for practice. Remember to wear dry land attire (athletic shoes, shorts, shirt), and bring goggles, swimsuit, water, and a towel to every practice if applicable. – ABC Friday lessons are suspended due to our team-wide beach day; however, you are welcome to attend the makeup classes on Tuesday or Thursday. When you arrive, please inform your Coach that you are there for the friday make-up class.
NOTE:
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled practice begins so you can check-in according to protocol & gather your equipment and prepare for practice. Remember to wear dry land attire (athletic shoes, shorts, shirt), and bring goggles, swimsuit, water, and a towel to every practice if applicable. – ABC Friday lessons are suspended due to our team-wide beach day; however, you are welcome to attend the makeup classes on Tuesday or Thursday. When you arrive, please inform your Coach that you are there for the friday make-up class.
NOTE:
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled practice begins so you can check-in according to protocol & gather your equipment and prepare for practice. Remember to wear dry land attire (athletic shoes, shorts, shirt), and bring goggles, swimsuit, water, and a towel to every practice if applicable. – ABC Friday lessons are suspended due to our team-wide beach day; however, you are welcome to attend the makeup classes on Tuesday or Thursday. When you arrive, please inform your Coach that you are there for the friday make-up class.
NOTE:
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled practice begins so you can check-in according to protocol & gather your equipment and prepare for practice. Remember to wear dry land attire (athletic shoes, shorts, shirt), and bring goggles, swimsuit, water, and a towel to every practice if applicable. – ABC Friday lessons are suspended due to our team-wide beach day; however, you are welcome to attend the makeup classes on Tuesday or Thursday. When you arrive, please inform your Coach that you are there for the friday make-up class.
NOTE:
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled practice begins so you can check-in according to protocol & gather your equipment and prepare for practice. Remember to wear dry land attire (athletic shoes, shorts, shirt), and bring goggles, swimsuit, water, and a towel to every practice if applicable. – ABC Friday lessons are suspended due to our team-wide beach day; however, you are welcome to attend the makeup classes on Tuesday or Thursday. When you arrive, please inform your Coach that you are there for the friday make-up class.
NOTE:
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled practice begins so you can check-in according to protocol & gather your equipment and prepare for practice. Remember to wear dry land attire (athletic shoes, shorts, shirt), and bring goggles, swimsuit, water, and a towel to every practice if applicable. – ABC Friday lessons are suspended due to our team-wide beach day; however, you are welcome to attend the makeup classes on Tuesday or Thursday. When you arrive, please inform your Coach that you are there for the friday make-up class.
NOTE:
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled practice begins so you can check-in according to protocol & gather your equipment and prepare for practice. Remember to wear dry land attire (athletic shoes, shorts, shirt), and bring goggles, swimsuit, water, and a towel to every practice if applicable. – ABC Friday lessons are suspended due to our team-wide beach day; however, you are welcome to attend the makeup classes on Tuesday or Thursday. When you arrive, please inform your Coach that you are there for the friday make-up class.
NOTE:
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled practice begins so you can check-in according to protocol & gather your equipment and prepare for practice. Remember to wear dry land attire (athletic shoes, shorts, shirt), and bring goggles, swimsuit, water, and a towel to every practice if applicable. – ABC Friday lessons are suspended due to our team-wide beach day; however, you are welcome to attend the makeup classes on Tuesday or Thursday. When you arrive, please inform your Coach that you are there for the friday make-up class.
WATER POLOLATEST GAMES & STANDINGS
2020 FUTURES LEAGUE - 18 D1B
WEEKEND 3
AFTER WEEKEND 3LEAGUE TABLE
| # | Team | Points |
| 1. | Foothill Club | 32 |
| 2. | Rose Bowl | 32 |
| 3. | Del Mar | 28 |
| 4. | LAWPC | 28 |
| 5. | Patriot | 22 |
| 6. | South Bay United | 21 |
| 7. | South Coast | 20 |
| 8. | CDM | 15 |
| 9. | Redlands | 15 |
| 10. | San Clemente | 12 |
SWIMMINGLATEST MEETS & RESULTS
NEVER MISS A THING
PATRIOT WATER POLOOUR COACHES
CLUB DIRECTOR & PRESIDENTDUJE GRUBISIC
Duje Grubisic’s water polo career began in Croatia, where he played professional water polo, starting at the age of sixteen, and had the immense opportunity of being coached by some of the best water polo coaches in the world.
HEAD COACHTIJMEN EGTBERTS
Coach Tijmen Egtberts was born and raised in The Netherlands. He started playing competitive water polo at the age of 8. His talent got recognized at Santa Rosa Junior College where he played for two years and was added to the coaching staff for one year as well.
HEAD COACHMATT CALHOUN
Coach Matt Calhoun is from Visalia, CA in the central valley where he played water polo and swam for Mt. Whitney High School. After graduating he attended the College of the Sequoias for an associate’s degree, where he also swam, before transferring to UC Davis. At Davis he studied Psychology and played for the men’s club water polo team.
ASSISTANT COACHJEFF HAMILTON
Coach Jeff has been with Patriot Water Polo since 2019 as an assistant 10u coach. From 1991-1995 Jeff played water polo with Canyon High School in Anaheim Hills. In 1994 he was selected to play with the USA Junior National team and then went on to win two back-to-back California State Championships with Golden West College.
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