With 2021 coming to a close, we wanted to continue recognizing the hard-working coaches that make college sports possible. These 5 Water Polo coaches are respected and appreciated by their athletes and have thus earned them the top ratings on our site.
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Ted Minnis, Harvard University – Cambridge, MA
Minnis is the sole men's water polo coach on the site to have a 5-star average. The Harvard coach's success goes beyond the sport as his athlete says, “He truly cares about his players as people and not just athletes.”
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Kirk Everist, University of California-Berkeley – Berkeley, CA
Everist has accumulated a 4.9-star rating from 7 reviews to go along with his success as a coach. He has helped Cal Men's Water Polo win 3 NCAA titles.
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Ryan Castle, Carthage College – Kenosha, WI
Castle has a 4.8-star rating from 3 total reviews. One review stated he is “Super motivational and will do anything to make sure his players not only succeed in the pool but in life as well.”
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John McBride, Bucknell University – Lewisburg, PA
McBride has a 4.8 star rating average from two total reviews. His athletes valuing him has translated to success as he has led his team to nine consecutive seasons above .500.
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Alex Rodriguez, Pomona-Pitzer Colleges – Claremont, CA
Coach Rodriguez has earned a 4.9-star overall rating from 1 review. The review stated he “makes himself available if you need anything or ever have questions about water polo, school, anything.”
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* Originally published on December 31, 2021, by Paramveer Chohan
