Instruction for Water Polo Field Players

At the Camp of Champions, all water polo field players are introduced to water polo drills and skills that have proven successful at the highest level of competition. Whether you are a driver or two-meter offensive or defensive player, you’ll benefit from personal, hands on attention and instruction from Olympic and top-tier college coaches that will build confidence and increase your performance.

Here are some of the technical and tactical water polo skills you’ll be exposed to and put into practice in the pool:

Technical Water Polo Skills:

Ball handling
Shooting
Proper body position
Specialized driving techniques
Basic and advanced two-meter offense
Two-meter defensive techniques

Our Coaches:

Tactical Water Polo Skills:

Offensive and defensive recognition
Anticipation and decision making
The counter attack
Attacking different defenses

James Graham

Head Men’s coach at University of Pacific
Trained centers at USWP Colorado Springs facility

Felix Mercado

Head Men’s and Women’s coach at Brown University
Member of the NCAA Rules Committee

Chris Oeding

2-time Olympian
Head Men’s and Women’s coach at Long Beach City College

Jim Cullingham

Former International Referee

ODP National Director of Referees