USA Olympic Size Heated Pool @ Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California |
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Club Director: Bahram Hojreh (Bio) LOS AL WATER POLO P.O. Box 1812 Office Phone 949-428-7576 (leave a message if it doesn't answer) Coach Bahram's Cell Number 949-533-5216 (text me if I don't pick up, leave your name) CURRENT COACHING STAFF: HEAD COACH= BAHRAM HOJREH ASSISTANT COACHES: -PHIL GEIGER (full time all levels) -STEVE BILLINGS (full time all levels) -BOB CORB (Girls 14s, 16s, 18s) -JEFF BERRY (Boys 16s, 18s) -NIKOLE FACKLAM (full time all levels) -PHIL STINE (volunteer 10&U coed and 12&U girls) -TIM TRUTE(part time 10s, 12s, 14s) -TYLER TRUTE (part time all levels) -GABI GUTHNER (part time 10s, 12s, 14s) -JUSTIN KOEPPEN (full time all levels) -DEREK WIEBE-BAILEY (part time all levels) -BRYAN BROWN ( volunteer 10&Us, 8&Us, 6&Us) -SAM WORKING (part time) -JOHN IVINS (volunteer 10&Us, 8&Us, 6&Us) -ERIC MICHAEL(part-time volunteer) -RYAN BROWN ( volunteer all levels) -SAVANNA SMITH ( part time) -JAMIE WILLIAMS ( part time) -MARK JONES (part-time) -SUNNY VANG (part-time) -NICK TAKAHASHI (part-time) -JOSUE "SWEY" RHOADS (part-time) -BILLY SMITH (part time) -SARAH BRADY (summer time) -KENNETH SIEMERS (summer time) -MARY JACKSON (swim lessons) -TYLER ANDERSON (adult women) -CASSIE AZEVEDO (adult women) -RICARDO AZEVEDO (guest coach ) LOS AL WATER POLO, was formed as a “Not for Profit” organization under Los Alamitos Youth Water Polo Club, Inc. initially to promote the sport of water polo to youth children in the surrounding neighborhoods while primarily utilizing our headquartered facility, the Joint Forces Training Base Pool of Los Alamitos ( AKA: USA Water Polo National Team Training Facility ). LOS AL’s purpose was to provide basic water polo training in the local area and prepare athletes for higher level water polo. LOS AL has expanded its original purpose and the community we serve to include athletes from multiple areas. LOS AL seeks to benefit no area over another and our purpose is simple: provide athletes a place to learn and play the game of water polo.
As LOS AL grows, we find that members of the club have diverse levels of ability, from beginners to national team members. Our task is to bring all the differing skill levels and accompanying desires together into a unified program. Our greatest challenge is to provide an environment for learning that is both enjoyable for the newest athlete and challenging enough for our veterans. As our athletes progress we seek to provide ample opportunity for development without pushing our members beyond their ability to enjoy the sport.
LOS AL has established itself as one of the few US Water Polo clubs that strives to compete for National Championships at many age levels. We have been true to our mission and our results are evident. We now are prepared to take our mission one step further.
LOS AL’s Mission:
To expose and promote the sport of water polo to athletes of all ages through skills training and team play for the purpose of benefiting the athlete by allowing players to seek the level of competition they desire. Why we play Year Round
As with swimming, staying in playing shape is a year round process.
All athletes are encouraged to play year round whether it is socially for personal enjoyment or to compete at the national level. We need to provide opportunities for our players to enhance their strength, ball handling and pool awareness to increase their competitiveness against athletes from other regions. Most athletes cannot maximize their potential by playing periodically. Conduct for Players and Parents
· LOS AL is One Club:
All our players represent LOS AL, regardless of age. LOS AL should not be thought of just as individual teams, but as one club with new players merging in at various levels. We expect current players and parents to welcome their new teammates and families. We may have various teams competing at given times, but everyone is a member of LOS AL. · Encourage ALL LOS AL players and teams:
As Spectators- We ask our players and parents, to be good sports. Cheer and root for LOS AL and refrain from any criticism of opponents, referees or teammates. Any player or parent who is disruptive will be asked to leave. At Practice or Games – Parents please don’t socialize with the coaches on deck before or during practices or games. Please wait until the practice or game is over for discussions. · When you have a question:
-Regarding Coaching – Athletes should communicate directly with their coach on deck. If the conversation with the coach doesn’t answer the question the athlete or parents then should email or call head coach Bahram Hojreh bhojreh@aol.com also with any questions or concerns you have regarding club activities. -Communications to Media-All communications regarding any LOS AL team performances or competition events need to come from the club administration. - Final Thoughts
LOS AL will continue to try and fill the needs of each participant by focusing on their individual abilities and desires. We will provide a level in our organization for everyone’s ability. We want to meet the athlete’s current needs and also have a higher level for them to aspire. We want to help our athlete’s set and attain future goals through practice, effort and reinforcement.
Experience and conventional wisdom have shown that the dedicated & committed athletes who work hard year round will reach the goals they have set for themselves. That takes encouragement both from the coaching staff and the parents. We are proud to have you as part of the club. We want our players to have fun, be a part of a great organization, learn, grow, compete in college, make national teams and play in the Olympics.
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