About the group
Athletes 8th grade and younger participate in 2 hour long practices with primary focus on fundamentals and defense. Athletes will condition with swimming and egg-beater drills while working on fundamental skills like passing and body positioning. Practices also involve shooting drills, front court work and counter attack drills. Athletes can participate as a Novice (1-3 x week) or Advanced (3 x week) athlete. The goal of the Santa Clara 14u program is to introduce athletes to water polo and prepare 7th and 8th grade athletes for high school and national level competition.
Requirements
Expectations / Required skills
- Proven attendance record of missing no more than 2 practices per
month.
- Has mastered balancing a high level of academic workload with elite
level athlete requirements.
- Has made Santa Clara Water Polo and teammates the highest priority
extracurricular activity.