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Fraser Valley Water Polo Coaching Staff 2010/11
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Justin
Mitchell - Co-Founder and Head Coach
As co-founder of Fraser Valley Water Polo
Club (FVWPC), Justin’s dedicated efforts have expanded the Club from an
initial 7 athletes to approximately 100 boys and girls ages 7 to 17
years. In five short seasons, FVWPC athletes have earned impressive
achievements including numerous trophies at both provincial and
international tournaments as well as medals at Water Polo Canada
National Club Championships in both gender divisions. His dedication to
the sport of water polo is evident in 5+ years in the role of Director
of Officials for BC Water Polo Association, which involves refereeing,
coordinating officials for events & instructing, certifying & mentoring
young referees.Justin’s Coaching
Highlights:
- 2010-18U Boys’ National Club Championships
Most Valuable Coach, Gold Medal Team
- 2010- Bronze Medal - FVWP 16U Girls’
National Club Championships 1st National Medal in Women’s Canadian
Club Championship Division
- 2010 PacificSport Fraser Valley Region
Coach of the Yr
- 2010-11 Water Polo Canada Coach -18U Girls’
National Team
- 2010-11 Head Coach, Women’s NDC, BC
- 2008 16U Boys’ National Club Championships
Most Valuable Coach, Gold Medal Team
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Justin's full bio here... |
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Kevin
Mitchell - Men's Program Head Coach
Starting at age 6, Kevin has played for
water polo for 22 years, retiring from the Canadian Olympic team at the
age of 28. Having accomplished many personal goals in the sport as a
competitor, he is now looking forward to similar successes for the
athletes he coaches. Kevin has been coaching for 3 years now and brings
his Olympic and International experience to coaching as Head Coach of
the FVWP Men’s Program, Head Coach of the Men’s National Development
Centre of BC (part of the Men’s National Team Coaching Program) and
Assistant Coach to the 16U Boys’ National Team. He is very passionate
about coaching and aspires to lead his team to a gold medal at National
Championships. He hopes one day to return to the Olympics as a coach.
Kevin says, “I train athletes to be great water polo players; while
incorporating the life skills that sport has to offer them in the real
world. I want to share my experiences with the kids and to show them how
determination and a strong work ethic can help them to reach their
goals. Coaching isn’t just about building a water polo program; it’s
about building aquatic sports and the character of the athletes I
train”. Kevin is very personable and approachable and welcomes people to
talk to him where ever they may see him – but maybe not during the final
quarter of a gold medal tournament!
Some of Kevin's Career
Highlights:
- 2008 Member of Canadian Sr Men’s National
Team
Beijing Olympics
- 3 Sr. Men’s National Championship Gold
Medals
- 2002 Sr. Men’s MVP at National
Championships
- 1 Bronze Medal Sr. Men’s National
Championships
- Coach, 2009 Bronze Medal FVWP 16U Boys’
Team - National Club Championships Montreal, Quebec
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Kevin's complete career bio here... |
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Navjot Sohi -
Assistant Coach
I have been involved in water polo either as a player or a coach for the
last 7 years. This is my third year coaching with Fraser Valley and I
can honestly say that it has been an amazing experience! Water polo has
been a huge influence in my life; it has transformed me into the person
I am today. I began coaching because I love seeing the players succeed.
A finish off of a break away or a block on defense, the smile a player
shows after an accomplishment fuels my passion for coaching. I hope I
can be as inspiring and motivating to all the athletes as my coach was
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Pat Geary -
Assistant Coach
Hey all. For those of you who don’t know me I am Pat Geary. This is my
Third year coaching for Fraser Valley after being a player for the youth
team and a coach the last two years. I have been involved in water polo
for nine years and also coach for the Port Moody Aquarians and Coquitlam
Lions. I am currently a first-year arts student at Corpus Christi
College in Vancouver, and hope to one day become a teacher. My favourite
experiences playing water polo were definitely wining the national
championships under Ian Mitchell and playing on the youth national team
for a summer. I love coaching water polo and look forward to having a
great season with everyone. |
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Cody
Dodds -
Assistant Coach
Hello all Fraser Valley members!! My name is Cody and I have been part
of Fraser Valley since 2005. I have been coaching Water Polo around
the Lower Mainland for the past four years and have developed a passion
for it. I grew up with having the Mitchell brothers as mentors and have
been successful both inside and outside the pool with their guidance. I
am currently enrolled in my Grade 12 year at Maple Ridge Secondary
School. After graduation I plan to achieve a spot with the RCMP. I love
coaching as I know what a huge role a coach plays in a player’s
development. You will see me poolside at almost every different practice
as I am all over the place. Any questions about anything please ask! |
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Coaching News
Justin Mitchell wins Coach of the Year!
Justin Mitchell of Maple Ridge, Head Coach of Fraser Valley Water Polo,
received the 2010 Coach of the Year award for his achievements in the
sport of water polo. Mitchell recently coached the Men’s 18U team to a
gold medal win at the National Club Championships and named the
championships Most Valuable Coach. Mitchell is the co-founder and head
coach of the Fraser Valley Water Polo club. Several of the club members
were recently been named to junior national teams and Mitchell will
co-coach the 18U Women’s National team.
2011 National Club Championship Coach Certification Reminder!!
Water Polo Canada would like to remind all of its coaches, Head
Coach and Assistant Coach alike, of their necessary coaching
certification for the 2011 season:
"All coaches, Head Coach and all Assistant Coaches, attending the 16U
male and female events must be certified Competition – Introduction "The
Practice Coach" or Level 1 certified + Level 2 Technical for the 2011
Championship season and beyond. "
"All coaches, Head Coach and all Assistant Coaches, attending the 18U,
22U, and Senior male and female events must be trained in two (2) out of
the six (6) NCCP Competition – Development multi-sport modules for the
2011 Championship season and beyond. Training workshops are organized
and held by the Provincial Coaching Associations."
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