5U
$25
5 and under.
Nado Polo
Coronado Aquatics Club
Youth Water Polo Philosophy
Coronado Aquatics Club is committed to offering the strongest youth water polo foundation in our community. Our program is built on clear principles, consistent training, and a developmental model shaped by decades of experience at the highest levels of the sport.
Supported by Coach Jesse Smith’s curriculum, this pathway is designed to help young athletes build real skill, strong habits, and a lasting love for the game.
Add each athlete, choose the right age group, and finish in Stripe.
5U
5 and under.
8U
8 and under.
10U
10 and under.
12U
12 and under.
14U
14 and under.
16U+
Older athletes.
These principles shape how we coach, how we communicate, and how we help athletes grow over time.
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Athletes who love the sport stay with the sport. We want the pool to be a place kids want to be, where hard work feels rewarding and progress feels exciting.
2
Great athletes start with great basics. We train body position, ball control, movement efficiency, and situational awareness from the beginning.
3
We set high standards and teach kids how to meet them. Accountability is firm when needed and positive always.
4
Every rep has value. Every mistake is a lesson. Every athlete can improve when challenges are approached as opportunities.
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We are Coronado. Our program reflects the values of a small town with big expectations: respect, effort, communication, and connection.
The Coronado Aquatics Club benefits from a curriculum shaped by one of the most experienced and globally connected water polo leaders in the United States.
World-Class Leadership
This experience shapes our practices, our culture, and our long-term athlete development.
Global Perspective
Coach Jesse has coached or trained with youth programs in Italy, Greece, Egypt, Croatia, Istanbul, Budapest, and Turkey. These methods, blended with Coronado’s values, create a uniquely strong foundation.
Deep Local Roots
Experience with Shores, Nado, CNSA, North Coast, CSA, Orinda Aquatics, and Walnut Creek Water Polo gives Coach Jesse a grounded understanding of the local environment, traditions, and challenges in youth sports development.
High School Insight
Service with Coronado High School, including CIF Division 1 championship seasons for the boys in 2023 and the girls in 2024, plus volunteer work with Cathedral Catholic, ranked No. 2 nationally in 2025, gives rare insight into what younger athletes truly need next.
Future-Ready
Through the Pan American Water Polo Committee, observation at the U15 Pan American Championships, and consulting work for USA Water Polo national boys and girls Olympic Development Program teams, Coach Jesse stays aligned with how the sport is evolving internationally.
Mission
We exist to provide the highest-quality water polo development in the most positive, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment possible.
Who We Support
We support brand-new beginners and competitive youth athletes preparing for high school, college, and beyond.
Standards
We do not tolerate toxic or abusive behavior. Coronado Aquatics Club reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
Polar Bear Plunge
Simple athlete signup is open now for 5U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U+.
Alumni Games
Coronado alumni games return on July 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Reach out by email for current participation details.
Club Gear
Club gear is available through Ryte Sport. Browse the Coronado Aquatics collection and support the club while you gear up.
Coronado’s strength is its people: military families, long-time residents, newcomers, young athletes, and the parents who support them.
What We Build
What Sticks
Why It Matters
Coach Jesse Smith’s approach strengthens not just individual athletes, but the entire Coronado community.
General Hours
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Look for Coach Jesse on the pool deck.
Mailing Address
Coronado, CA 92118
Club Locations
Primary physical location: 818 6th St, Coronado, CA 92118
Working address: 850 H Ave, Coronado, CA
Questions about programming, Polar Bear registration, gear, or donations can all start with the same volunteer-run inbox. Please be patient as the email is monitored by a volunteer.