SET WATER POLO
Established 1990

SET Water Polo Club’s mission is to develop, train and instruct the youth of the program in the competitive sport of water polo.  The club’s goal is to develop youth into proficient water polo athletes as well as reinforcing the benefits of a healthy life style through sport, the essentials of team building skills and improving self-esteem. SET Junior Water Polo is an athlete-centered program that trains in an atmosphere that reinforces high self-esteem, teamwork, physical fitness and respect for others. SET WPC strives to produce well-rounded, well-balanced, health conscious athletic youth.

SET Water Polo strongly believes youth should never be denied the opportunity to participate in organized athletics solely because of an inability to pay the full tuition fee.  SET offers a limited amount of financial aid per training session for current members who experience financial difficulties and demonstrate need, subject to availability of funds.   All inquiries concerning financial aid should be addressed to the Club Director, Bradley Schumacher.

CLUB HISTORY

Saddleback El Toro (SET) Water Polo was founded in 1990 by Coach Don Stoll, the highest decorated water polo coach in CIF and High School Water Polo history. Prior to the surge of the national club water polo movement and the year-round water polo athlete, SET Water Polo was established by Coach Stoll as summer training program for his high school athletes. The SET summer training program played a vital role in the development of the Club’s athletes leading Coach Stoll to 684 career wins, 23 League Championship titles and 7 CIF Championship titles.

In 2004, three-time Olympian and Men’s OlympicTeam Captain, Wolf Wigo elevated SET from a summer training program to a year-round club water polo program. Trevor Rodin, a founding coach of modern SET movement and one-time teammate of Wigo, supported Wolf in teaching the foundational skills of water polo to the roughly 25 athletes of the developing club. In 2005, Coach Wigo was offered, and accepted, the head coaching position at University of California, Santa Barbara.

Coach Wigo turned SET over to his Olympic teammate and co-founder of KAP7 Inc., Bradley Schumacher before departing to UCSB.  As a two-time World Champion in swimming and water polo, a two-time Olympian in swimming and water polo and a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist in swimming, Coach Schumacher’s philosophy of developing athletes with sound fundamentals governed the continuous evolution of the Club. Armed with 75 athletes, SET Water Polo exploded onto the National Level in the Summer of 2005 with SET’s 18U girls taking the Silver Medal in the 2005 National Junior Olympics and again taking the Silver Medal in the Women’s Top 40 Tournament later that Fall.

SET has swelled from 25 athletes to over 200 year-round athletes and in doing so has earned multiple National titles, was honored with USA Water Polo’s Chairman’s Cup in 2008 and in 2012 produced its first Olympic Gold Medalist, Annika Dries in Women’s Water Polo. As an ambassador of the sport, SET reached out to the community and established a Junior Water Polo Program 2008. SET’s Junior Water Polo Program introduces the sport of water polo to new athletes, ages 6-14, of varying ability and swimming proficiency by developing the fundamental skills and tactics of the game.

SET Water Polo is a fundamentally sound, student-athlete centered club that continuously strives to do what’s best for each individual athlete, priding it self on not being a win at all cost club. SET’s true success is not based on the accolades of its current athletes, but rather on the success each athlete yields after graduating from the Club and moving forward to college and beyond. Over 4,000 athletes have passed through the waters of SET Water Polo, producing numerous NCAA Champions, Junior National Team Members, Junior Olympic Champions, National Team Members and 3 Olympic Champions. To date, SET has secured in excess of 10 million dollars in scholarships for its athletes, which can be viewed on the Alumni Page. SET produces well-rounded student athletes with a strong work ethic and dynamic attention to detail skill set necessary to achieve success at the next level in athletics, academics and life.

ALISO POLO

Spring 2026 Session Info:

Dates:  March 1st to May 31st
10U COED Registration LINK
12U COED Registration Link
14U COED Registration LINK

*All Practices take place at Aliso Niguel High School

More Information
Tim Teeter
setaquatics@gmail.com 

ALISO POLO was founded by Coach Erick Lynch head Coach of Aliso Niguel High School Water Polo as a community based recreational program to introduce the sport of water polo to athletes in the community.  The program has operated successfully for 20+ years teaching fundamental water polo skills to boys and girls with many athletes matriculating to the High School Programs.

SET Water Polo Club and Coach Lynch have been working together for many years at the club level and he has served as our 16U Head Coach and 18U Assistant.  As coach Lynch beagn planning for retirement in the coming years it was a natural step to have SET WPC take over the operations to keep the community program intact for the parents, athletes and the HS program as this program has been the main feeder.

The program will remain ALISO POLO, you will see the same great coaches.  SET will leverage their resources to support the program.  The main change will be that you will sign up to ALISO Polo through SET Water Polo.

USA Water Polo Insurance Registration
Set Water Polo Club #18
Silver Level Membership

We look forward to getting to know all of you!
Bradley Schumacher
SET Director
2 x Olympic Gold Medalist

ALISO POLO Administrator
Tim Teeter
coachteeter@gmail.com
949-923-7981


*All Practices take place at Aliso Niguel High School
 

10U COED Program
Fundamental Skills:  Eggbeater, Passing, Shooting, earning a foul, and rules of the game.  Practices, scrimmages and tournaments (for an extra fee).
Fee:  $399
Practice Schedule:  Mon:  6:30PM-8:00PM, Wed: 6:00PM-7:30PM, Fri: 6:00PM-7:30PM

12U COED Program
Fundamental Skills: Eggbeater, Passing, Shooting, earning a foul, 6v5, 5v6 and rules of the game.  Practices, scrimmages and tournaments (for an extra fee).
Fee:  $449
Practice Schedule:  Mon:  6:30PM-8:00PM, Wed: 6:00PM-7:30PM, Fri: 6:00PM-7:30PM

14U COED Program
Fundamental Skills: Eggbeater, Passing, Shooting, earning a foul, 6v5, 5v6, intro to more advanced tactics across all part of the game.  Practices, scrimmages and tournaments (for an extra fee).
Fee:  $499
Practice Schedule:  Mon:  6:30PM-8:00PM, Wed: 6:00PM-7:30PM, Fri: 6:00PM-7:30PM

Training Location:
Aliso Niguel High School
28000 Wolverine Way
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Olympians


2020 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia
 

Aria Fischer - Gold Medal Women's Water Polo

Makenzie Fischer - Gold Medal Women's Water Polo


Aria Fischer - Gold Medal Women's Water Polo

Makenzie Fischer - Gold Medal Women's Water Polo

Annika Dries - Gold Medal Women's Water Polo


Peter J. Cutino Award Winner

Garret Danner - UCLA, 2015

Annika Dries - Stanford, 2011 & 2014

Makenzie Fischer - Stanford, 2019 & 2022

Aria Fischer - Stanford, 2023


NCAA Coaches

Cassie Churnside
University of Michigan Women's Water Polo Head Coach (2022-Present)
Harvard Men's & Women's Water Polo Assistant Coach (2014-2022)


Taylor McInerney (Dodson)
Indiana University Women's Water Polo Head Coach (2020-Present)

Indiana University Women's Water Polo Assistant Coach (2017-2020)
Wagner College Graduate Assistant Coach (2015-2017)


Candyce Schroeder
Indiana University Women's Water Polo Associate Head Coach (2022-Present)
Cal State Northridge Women's Water Polo Assistant Coach (2018-2022)


Alyssa Diacono
MIT Men's Water Polo Head Coach (2024-Present)
Mount St. Mary's University Men's & Women's Water Polo Head Coach (2020-2023)


Sarah Kreiser
LMU Women's Water Polo Assistant Coach (2023-Present)
UCSB Women's Water Polo Assistant Coach (2021-2023)
Joey Fuentes
UCLA Men's Water Polo Assistant Coach (2022-2023)


Claire Sonne
Cal State Northridge Women's Water Polo Assistant Coach (2022)

Taylor Adair
San Jose State University Women's Water Polo Assistant Coach (2019-2022)

Annalise Batcheller
Mercyhurst University Graduate Assistant
 (2020-2022)

Mackie Beck
Stanford Women's Water Polo Assistant Coach (2022)
Indiana University Women's Water Polo Assistant Coach (2020-2021)


 


Alumni

Arizona State University
Amanda Stepp, 2006
Kristin Wagner, 2007
Lauren Hayes, 2007
Kylie Chevalier, 2007
Maia Borisoff, 2016
Gabby Gaetano, 2023
Hannah McClaskey, 2024
Lulu Gaetano, 2025

Azusa Pacific University
Annalise Batcheler, 2015

Brown University
Isabel Riches, 2018
Bryn Gioffredi, 2019
Cleo Washer, 2023
Emmy Hensley, 2024

Bucknell University
Beau Caluoette, 2008
Brett Thompson, 2009
Alex Nowlin, 2010
Beau Callouette, 2010

Chapman University
Pierre Masson, 2008
Dylan Tumball, 2010
Brady Hoskins, 2015
Haley Parness, 2020

California Baptist University
Dane Shambrock, 2009
Valerie Spezzafari, 2013
Matthew Diacano, 2016
Victoria Reardon, 2017
Krista Krantz, 2017
Jenna Dickstein, 2020

California Lutheran University
Avery Karich, 2015

California State, Bakersfield
Kelsey Davidson, 2009
Jessica Browning, 2009

California State, East Bay
Gina Sorensen, 2015

California State, Fullerton
Garrett Henderson, 2020

California State, Fresno
Emily Diacono, 2018
Kyla Whitelock, 2018

California State, Long Beach
Brooke Figge, 2006
Kristen Stragier, 2007
Dustin Serrano, 2009
Cody Serrano, 2009
Justine Morgan, 2011
Nolan McConnell, 2012
Duncan Lynde, 2013
Keely Hamilton, 2015
Taylor Julson, 2015
Daniela Lucidi, 2015
Mariah Meyer, 2017
Vicotira Vega, 2017
Joe Orozco, 2017
Jilly Hamilton, 2018
Kaylyn Pierce, 2019
Riley Rosales, 2019

Colorado State University
Sarah Lorge, 2007

Concordia University
Sam Gelberger, 2005
Tyler Simmons, 2008
Josh Mundell, 2013
Matt Mundell, 2014
Katharine Leese, 2015
Allie Gaetano, 2020
Sarah McClaskey, 2022

Florida State University
Christina Mulato, 2015

Golden West
Michael Snow, 2009
Kyle Testman, 2009

Harvard
Monica Zydrojewski, 2008
Joey Colton, 2013
Lexi Del Toro, 2013
Haley Bowe, 2014
Cleo Harrington, 2014
Austin Sechrest, 2016
Evan Tingler, 2018
Alexis Kieckhafer, 2019
Ruby Hodge, 2022
Ella Schneider, 2022

Indiana University
Sara Joseph, 2008
Colleen McNaught, 2011
Candyce Schroeder, 2012
Jessica Rodriguez, 2017
Tina Doherty, 2018
Lexi Parness, 2022
Savannah Batchelor, 2022
Nicole Tyner, 2022
Grace Klingler, 2022

Johns Hopkins University
Kevin Zepfel, 2010
Erik Henrikson, 2012
Lott Steffey, 2022
Daniel Palfi, 2022

La Salle University
Emma Gurasich, 2019

Loyola Marymount University
Camille Hopp, 2009
Jonathan Colton, 2009
Mackenzie Beck, 2011
Bridgette Alvarez, 2012
Jon Beck, 2013
Riley Smith, 2013
Brighid Burnes, 2015
Dana Acqua-Asare, 2016
Jack Denny, 2017
Jon Lien, 2018
Mikayla Lopez, 2021
London Boyd, 2022

Marist College
Jenn Murphy, 2019
Ella Baumgarten, 2021
Lela McCarroll, 2022

McKendree University
Amanda Reeder, 2018
Brad Nelms, 2018

Mercyhurst University
Chloe Kunst, 2017

Northeastern University
Allison Leibold, 2012

Pomona-Pitzer
Lauren Smith, 2022

Penn State
Austin Hoff, 2017
Collin Holmes, 2018

Pepperdine
Worth Glenn, 2008

Princeton
Maddie Damato, 2016
Alana Evans, 2018
Cici Stewart, 2019
Grace Houlahan, 2020
Rachael Carver, 2021
Ava Houlahan, 2022
Charlotte Riches, 2023

San Diego State University
Erin Lester, 2005
Ashley Novack, 2007
Kelly Campoli, 2008
Kimmi Lewis, 2009
Orla Brazell, 2010
Megan Minekine, 2010
Claire Babinksi, 2010
Alyssa Diacono, 2013
Jackie Villareal, 2013
Brigette Kimbrough, 2013
Maddy Parenteau, 2016
Haley Haggerty, 2017
Jessica Leckich, 2018
Samantha Loughlin, 2018
Kori Bento, 2020

San Jose State
Ally Waasted, 2008
Madison Reardon, 2010
Danielle Style, 2011
Jessica Harris, 2014
Emily Lowell, 2014
Cade Baldridge, 2015
Adam Sandor, 2015
Rion Parenteau, 2015

Santa Clara University
Jessica Shusko, 2011
James Rude, 2012
Michael Franco, 2012
Sydni Estrella, 2012
Trent Sadler, 2015
Dane Estrella, 2015
Jake Rendina, 2015

Sonoma State University
Lindsay Rangel, 2009
Nicole Browning, 2011
Danielle Orras, 2012
Taylor Smith, 2012
Tess DeRecat, 2013

Stanford
Cassie Churnside, 2008
Annika Dries, 2009
Victoria Kennedy, 2009
Kate Baldoni, 2009
Lexie Ross, 2010
Kelsey Suggs, 2010
Melena Masson, 2012
Sam Pfeil, 2013
Makenzie Fischer, 2015
Arie Fischer, 2017
Bella Baldridge, 2017
Thea Walsh, 2018
Chloe Harbilas, 2018
Sophie Wallace, 2019
Kamryn Barone, 2023

United States Air Force Academy
Danny Harold, 2008
Eric Bungcag, 2012
Riley Thomas, 2013
James Rydjeski, 2015
Connor Suggs, 2015
Zach Kingland, 2017
Aiden Sandhu, 2017

United States Coast Guard
Stephen Suggs, 2008

United States Naval Academy
Taylor Peterson, 2013
Brandon Shields, 2016
Jason Dompke, 2017
Holden Seybold, 2022

University of Arizona
Abby Tsukamoto, 2008

University of California, Berkeley
Darby Anderson, 2006
Sara Henry, 2006
Stephanie Peckham, 2007
Kacey Anderson, 2008
Taylor Dodson, 2009
Emily Loughlin, 2013
Mia Salvini, 2016
Claire Sonne, 2017
Mara Loughlin, 2020
Caroline Christl, 2020
Jessie Rose, 2021
Emme Singer, 2021
Nieve Courtney, 2022
Will Kelly, 2022

University of California, Davis
Christina Miyabe, 2008
Bryan Faust, 2009
Marcela Portales, 2015
Frank Lapkin, 2022

University of California, Irvine
Brittni Lorrimer, 2007
Pablo Carballo, 2012
Kelsey Thornton, 2012
Emily Carlson, 2012
Kayla Colapinto, 2012
Byron Rivers, 2014
Emma Peterson, 2015
Sarah Nichols, 2017
Trent Rivers, 2017

University of California, Los Angeles
Kelsey McGinley, 2007
Nicole Barker, 2008
Natasha Schulman, 2009
Larissa Todisco, 2009
Leah Trella, 2009
Heather Van Hiel, 2009
Brooke Martin, 2009
Joey Fuentes, 2012
Logan Chappel, 2012
Garret Danner, 2012
Mackenzie Barr, 2013
Stephen Riggins, 2013
Jack Dodson, 2015
Haley Evans, 2016
Rachel Whitelegge, 2016
Quinn Winter, 2019
Rachel Spadt, 2019
Morgan VanAlphen, 2020
Grace Myers, 2021
Nicole Struss, 2021
Emma Lineback, 2021
Molly Renner, 2021
Carly McMurray, 2022
Anna Pearson, 2022
Izzy Rosensitto, 2022
Genoa Rossi, 2022
Natasha Kieckhafer, 2023
Presley Jones, 2025
Siena Jumani, 2025

University of California, San Diego
Tala Majaj, 2010
Eric Silcock, 2012
Karen Henry, 2012
Tori Rainone, 2016
Tera Richardson, 2017
Sam Gallo, 2017
Brendan Nugent, 2018
Augi Macchi, 2021
Cascade Stensland, 2022

University of California, Santa Barbara
Breanna Duplisea, 2007
Alexa Fuller, 2008
Sarah Zuziak, 2009
Zach Nelson, 2012
Samer Alkateb, 2012
Mackenzie Baber, 2012
Mackenzie Baldridge, 2013
Delaney Riley, 2013
Brenna Thomas, 2013
Molly Wilbur, 2014
Ashley Riley, 2015
Sarah Krieser, 2015
Kate Pipkin, 2016
Natalie Selin, 2016
Connor Wilde, 2016
Chad Nelson, 2017
Leo Yun, 2017
Claire Kelly, 2019
Evie Laptin, 2019
Savannah Burns, 2020
Kian Sadeghi, 2020
Melanie Damato, 2021
Camille Mras, 2021
Imani Clemons, 2021
Kenedy Corlett, 2021
Delaney Palmer, 2022
Mia Bernhoit, 2022
Mia Sullivan, 2025

University of Southern California
Kyle Furniss, 2012
Cara Borkovec, 2014
Sydney Blubaugh, 2014
Andrew Mericle, 2014
Dag Gudmundsson, 2015
Holly Parker, 2016
Alaina Cousineau, 2016
Bayley Weber, 2018
Sophia Lucas, 2018
Tea Poljak, 2019
Honnie Vandeweghe-Oshea, 2021
Laine Hourigan, 2021
Molly Glad, 2021
Caitlin Cohen, 2022
Hannah Carver, 2022
Spencer Averitt, 2023
Lauren Schneider, 2023
Ava Knepper, 2024
Kara Carver, 2025
Payton Netherton, 2025

University of Hawaii
Monique Wilson, 2009
Ava Perkins, 2019

University of Maryland
Allison Beck, 2007

University of Michigan
Lauren Colton, 2009
Emily Browning, 2013
Allison Skaggs, 2013
Delaney Cleveland, 2015
Abby May, 2019
Jordan Schneider, 2023
Sophia Bunnell, 2024

University of Toronto
Alexandra Kraft, 2014
Cambria Greer, 2016

University of the Pacific
Kailee Bucknum, 2007
Nicole Vasco, 2009
Brendan Domoney, 2009
Taylor Adair, 2011

University of Redlands
Aki Andersen, 2015

Villanova
Isabel Foley, 2022
Lauren Short, 2023

Virginia Military Institute
Celine Lazzaro, 2011

Wagner College
Sam Hillis, 2009
Aaron Leighton, 2016
Oscar Nomura, 2016
Jack Leighton, 2017
Vaughn Bui, 2021




 

Calendar

SET Coaches & Staff



Bradley Schumacher
SET Director

2-Time Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist
2-Time World Champion
Position: Defender
College: University of the Pacific
High School: Bowie High School

Bradley Schumacher has established himself as one of the all-time greats in aquatic sports, earning two gold medals in the 1996 Olympic Games and representing the United States in water polo at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. He is the only aquatics athlete to become a World Champion in swimming and water polo. Bradley joins an elite group of aquatics stars that competed in both sports on the world-class level: Duke Kahanamoku, Johnny Weissmuller, Bob Hughes, and Matt Biondi. Bradley's dedication to instilling his unparalleled knowledge of the sport in the athletes under his tutelage is unwavering as he governs them to compete at the next level. 

He began his coaching career at the University of the Pacific, acting as an Interim coach while finishing his MBA. He brings 20+ years of coaching experience, from refining techniques in swimming and the development of fundamentals of water polo to high-level tactical development.

Ally Beck, MCAA
Club Operations

Position: Center
College: University of Maryland, College Park
High School: Santa Margarita Catholic High School



Allison (Ally) Beck is a graduate of Santa Margarita Catholic High School ('07) and the University of Maryland, College Park ('11), and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Family Science. While at Maryland, Beck was a key player on the university's division 1 water polo team. Beck was selected to the CWPA Southern Division second team and named the tournament MVP of the ECAC Championship in 2011. She finished her career ranked fifth on the Maryland career points list (176), sixth in career goals (125), sixth in assists (51), and third in shooting percentage (.388). Beck has been coaching for SET Water Polo Club since 2012. She also was the head coach at Trabuco Hills High School from 2012 to 2015, making three consecutive CIF appearances. Ally is currently coaching at Laguna Beach High School and completing a Master's Degree at Concordia University Irvine.

Austin Hoff
Age Group Manager
14U Head Coach

Position: Attacker
College: Penn State
High School: El Toro High School


Austin is a graduate of EL Toro High School and Penn State University.  After completing his degree he returned to the area to pursue a teaching crednetial.  Austin played for SET and EL Toro High School.  A true student of the game he rejoins set as the age group manager overseeing Jr. Polo to 14U.  

Justin Johnson
Technical Director
18U Boys Head Coach

Position: Defender
College: UCLA
High School: Mission Viejo High School

After a lengthy international career, Justin Johnson joins the coaching staff where he played professionally in Spain for Real Canoe, Brazil for Botafogo, and Australia for the Hunter Hurricanes. Justin was also a member of the 2009 FINA World Championship and the 2009 World League teams. Before his professional career, Justin was a 2-time All-American at UCLA. Both nationally and internationally, Justin's breadth of knowledge brings an invaluable perspective to the game that is evident in his coaching and the play of his athletes.

Tim CrayCraft
12U Head Coach

Position: Defender
College: UMASS
High School: El Toro High School


Tim’s career began at El Toro HS where he was a 3 year starter and 2x captain. In 1999, he was named 2nd Team all-Orange County and All American. Received the “8th man” award for the 2001 Eastern Champion, UMASS.  As a coach Tim brings a wide range of experience from D1 championships to developing players that are brand new to the game. His specialty is player development, game tactics and in game communication.  “I teach players to read the defense.”  Tim has a Master of Education from WGU and currently teaches world history, government and is head coach of both girls and boys water polo at El Modena HS in Orange.


Erick Lynch
18U Boys Assistant Coach

Camron Hauer
16U Boys Head Coach


Libby Alexander
16U/18U Girls 



Allie Gaetano
16/18U Girls

Position: Attacker
College: Concordia University Irvine
High School: El Toro High School




Allie Gaetano is a graduate of El Toro High School (’20), where she helped lead the program to three consecutive CIF appearances. She went on to play water polo at Concordia University Irvine, becoming a key contributor to the Eagles while earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Childhood Development. Since 2018, she has coached with SET Water Polo Club and has also held coaching roles at both El Toro High School and Capistrano Valley High School, contributing to a Division 2 CIF Championship. With years of experience working with athletes across age groups and levels, she emphasizes fundamentals, development, strong team culture, and building a competitive mindset in her players. She is currently in a teacher credential program and completing a Master’s degree in Education Administration at Concordia University Irvine.



Katie Teets
Support Coach
College: University of Hawai'i
Hometown: Murrieta

Katie Teets was introduced to water polo in middle school when her family moved into a house next door to her future high school water polo coach, Bryan Lynton. With Murrieta Valley High School, she won back-to-back CIF Championships in 2007 and 2008. She spent a year at San Diego State University before transferring to Riverside City College, winning the State Championship in 2010. From there, she went to the University of Hawaii where she was a team captain and in 2013 won the Big West Championship. Her coaching career started at Riverside City College from 2013-2016 before going back to the University of Hawaii as the Associate Head Coach for six years. While there, the Rainbow Wahine won two Big West Championships. Katie now teaches and coaches at Laguna Beach High School.



Ethan Damato
Technical Consultant

Position: Driver
College: Cuesta College
High School: Laguna Beach High School



Ethan Damato began his water polo career at Laguna Beach High School, a two-time All CIF Player, in 1999 & 2000. After graduating, Damato played for two years at Cuesta College, a two-time All-Conference player. Damato became the Head Coach of Laguna Beach High School's Boys & Girls Water Polo Teams in 2008. Since taking over, the Breakers have made six consecutive CIF Semi-Final Appearances, winning CIF Championships in 2008 with the girls and in 2010 & 2011 with the boy's team. Damato was named the CIF Coach of the Year in 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011. In addition, he was named OC Register Coach of the Year in 2009 & 2010. Damato joined the SET coaching Staff in 2010.  He the 12th Grade Girls Olympic Development Program Head Coach for the SOPAC Zone and the Women's Jr. National Team Head Coach.


 

SET Parents & Athletes,

Our club takes great pride in being able to aid our athletes get to the highest level of sport they are capable of. We encourage our high school athletes to look at the college recuiring materials below and set up meeting with your club coaches to set your colleges goals. 

College Recruiting 101 Handout

There are tons of great tools out there to help build your athletic resume and highlight video. We recommend the following:

Resume
- Microsoft Word
- Canva.com

Video
- iMovie

Sample Resume (made with Canva) 
Sample Resume (made with Word)

Sample Highlight Video - Chad Nelson

 

 

  



SET Email: setaquatics@gmail.com

Aquatics Director Bradley Schumacher email
Technical Director:  16/18 Boys and Girls Justin Johnson email
Age Group Manager- 10U, 12U, 14U Boys and Girls Austin Hoff email
Club Administrator:   Tim Teeter email
     


SET Junior Water Polo
                                           



Junior Water Polo Information:  setaquatics@gmail.com  

Junior Water Polo SET Staff email

For Information on Swimming for all ages please contact:  Coachteeter@gmail.com

            Frequently Asked Questions

When should my child start water polo?
You can start Jr. Polo as soon as your athlete can safely swim across the pool.  We see kids beginning as early as age 6.  Our recommendation is to become a proficient swimmer first then around age 8 start with Jr. Polo.

How long is a Season?
There are four training sessions each athletic year, each running between 10 to 12 weeks. The typical sessions are as follows:

Fall Session: September to November
Winter Session: December to February
Spring Session: March to May
Summer Session: June to Mid-August

NOTE: Billing is processed every month when you register for club training.

How do I sign up for Tournaments?
You must first have a member profile. Then select the desired event(s) on our Event Page. Be careful to choose the correct age group and team for your Athlete. Events require pre-registration.

If a roster does not fill up and we cannot enter a team, the event fee will be transferred to a future event for your Athlete.

Team Gear?
SET TEAM Gear and Fan Store 
All athletes are required to have a team suit, SET dark T-shirt and SET light T-shirt.

What Age group is my athlete?
Age Groups: 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U. They will train with an athlete's age group on August 1. For example, if a 14-year-old athlete turns 15 in May, they will be training as a 16U. If they turn 15 on August 12, they will be training as a 14U.

Do I need to register with USA Water Polo?
Yes, all members of SET Water Polo must be registered with USA Water Polo as Silver Members.

Saddleback El Toro - SET Water Polo Club #18


How do I register for USA Water Polo?
Go to www.usawaterpolo.com and follow the online registration instructions. Then, register your Athlete for Club #18, Saddleback El Toro (SET).

How often do i need to register for USA Water Polo?
Memberships need to be renewed yearly, January 1.  Athletes need to be a Silver level membership to participate in most tournaments.

Sibling Discounts?
Yes, 2nd Athlete: -$40, 3rd Athlete: -$60, 4th Athlete: -$80.
Please email setwpc@yahoo.com for further information.

How do I sign up for Junior Polo?
Junior Water Polo sign-ups are available on the Events Page.


If my son or daughter has never played where should I start?
Contact setaquatics@gmail.com for placement recommendations.

Does SET have a swim team?
Yes, learn more on The Swim Team website or by emailing the Director of The Swim Team, Tim Teeter, at coachteeter@gmail.com.

Can my athlete do swimming and water polo combined?
Yes, please get in touch with setaquatics@gmail.com for further information.

Administrative Questions?
General Club: Tim Teeter, setaquatics@gmail.com

Who do I contact if I can't make training?
At the 16/18 levels we encourage the athletes to communicate directly with coaches keeping them informed in the team group text if you are going to miss practice.  
 

Are all of the trainings required?
All levels are different, but we understand that each player has a variety of activities that may conflict with training times as student-athletes. Depending on your child's goals and the level at which they wish to play, they should try to make as much training as possible. Please communicate with your coach when you cannot make training.


Questions?
Please contact, setaquatics@gmail.com.

Does SET offer scholarships?
SET Water Polo is an athlete-centered organization that firmly believes youth should never be denied the opportunity to participate in organized athletics solely because of an inability to pay the full tuition fee. Therefore, SET offers a limited amount of financial aid per training session for current members who experience financial difficulties and demonstrate need, subject to the availability of funds.   All inquiries concerning financial assistance should be addressed to the Club Director, Bradley Schumacher.

Important Links


LINKS
SET- Saddleback El Toro (SET) Club #18

   USA Water Polo

   Southern Pacific Zone (SOPAC)

 

Member Resources

New Member Registration

New Members

Have the SET Coaches approved that you join the team?
  • If YES, then Welcome! Click here to proceed with NEW Member Registration for monthly team dues.
Questions about NEW Member Registration?
  • Send us an email at setaquatics@gmail.com.

Existing Members
  • Existing/current members or past/returning members should NOT complete the New Member Registration. Ask SET Water Polo coaches to send you a custom "Re-Registration" link.

How it Works

1. Refer a Friend, Family Member, Peer or Classmate to SET Water Polo and/or Junior Water Polo

2. Email setaquatics@gmail.com with the name of the athlete(s) that you referred to the program.

3. Receive a $20 credit in your account per completed sign-up.

Oct 2024 and Dec 2024 rates 16/18u Girls (Nov 2024 adjusted to $130 for all)
5 Danielle Brown $ 255.00 Credit Card
Billing Problem
Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
9 Arianna (Ari) Da Silva $ 245.00 Credit Card Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
10 Zoe Daniel $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
14 Orinoco Foxlin $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
16 Madelyn Gonzales $ 245.00 Credit Card Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
19 Ruby Herzfeld $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
20 Elsie Huston $ 245.00 Credit Card Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
28 Meadow Nelms $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
30 Aurea Niederberger $ 245.00 Credit Card Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
34 Rosie Rogers $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
37 Madison (Brooke) Schneider $ 245.00 Credit Card Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
39 Kiley Stoufflet $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
40 Liv Taub $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
43 Madeline Weston $ 245.00 Credit Card
Billing Problem
Monthly 16U Girls Monthly Dues
 
1 Catalina Abdella $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 18U Girls Monthly Dues
4 Sophia Billy $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 18U Girls Monthly Dues
7 Anika Carcich $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 18U Girls Monthly Dues
8 Allison Cohen $ 245.00 Credit Card Monthly 18U Girls Monthly Dues
15 Elizabeth Gaetano $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 18U Girls Monthly Dues
18 Pamela (Pam) Hernandez $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 18U Girls Monthly Dues
22 Siena Jumani $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 18U Girls Monthly Dues
23 Brooke Kaltenbach $ 245.00 Credit Card
Billing Problem
Monthly 18U Girls Monthly Dues
26 Kamryn McCord $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 18U Girls Monthly Dues
29 Payton Netherton $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 18U Girls Monthly Dues
33 Sophia Popejoy $ 255.00 Credit Card
No Credit Card
Credit Card expired
Monthly 18U Girls Monthly Dues
44 Vivienne Wood $ 255.00 Credit Card Monthly 18U Girls Monthly Dues

Welcome to our SET Store. 

In order to create a consistent on deck presence at all events across the club we are standardizing our core gear. 

Mandatory Items:

1 x Pink T-shirt

1 x Black T-Shirt

1 x Team Suit

*Note:  Coaches will often require additional training equipment based on the group.  You will receive information directly form your coach on the necessary training equipment for your athlete.

Purchase online for pick-up at EL Toro.

Go to the Main Store

Direct Link to Mandatory Items

Black T-shirt

Pink T-shirt

Boys TURBO Swim and Water Polo Suit

Girls TURBO Comfort Womens Water Polo Suit

Pick-up Days:

Tues/ Thursday:  6:00 - 6:30PM EL Toro, see Olissa.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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SET Training Programs

SET Water Polo Club designed the following training programs to the meet the individual developmental needs of athletes based on ability, goals and learning pace. 


1. JUNIOR POLO: Learn to Play Water Polo
2. Age Group Water Polo: Athletes 14 and Under
3. Club/High School Water Polo: Athletes Grades 9-12
4. University Team: College Level Athletes

JUNIOR POLO

Splash-Ball, Introduction to Polo and Junior Water Polo are designed to introduce the sport of water polo to new athletes. Fundamental trainings followed by games and controlled scrimmages ensure that athletes have fun while at the same time developing and mastering the skills of the game.

For more information on the group that is right for my athlete contact:  setaquatics@gmail.com 

 

Age Group Water Polo Program

SET’s Age Group Training Program focuses on developing the tools athletes need to achieve their own personal potential, to exceed the boundaries of their physical gifts and talents in training environment that is fun, positive, team-oriented and well-rounded. The SET coaches collaboratively work together to progressively develop the fundamental skills of both individual and team play that is challenging, but never overwhelming. Water polo is a team sport; respect, teamwork and integrity are the steadfast guiding principals of the SET Age Group Training Program.

  

High School Training Program

Our High School Training Program focuses on providing training that addresses the fundamental skills necessary to have success at any level. The High School Training Program is comprised of athletes from multiple high schools in the South Orange County, all with varying abilities levels from Novice to Varsity, from High School Athletes to National Team Athletes. We encourage all athletes interested in training in an environment that focuses on high self-esteem, attention to detail and success through positive reinforcement to join SET for training.

     

Tournaments

SET provides all athletes with the opportunity to compete in scrimmages, games and tournaments each season. Prior to each event, a sign-up form is sent via email to member accounts regarding the various competition opportunities for each training session. The number of teams SET sends to an event direct corresponds with the number of athletes that register for each event. SET’s goal is to afford each athlete with the opportunity to compete in multiple events so they can test their continually developing abilities in a competitive environment. Teams are selected based on similar abilities, thus allowing for equitable playing time for each member of the team.  

    

SET National Team Selection Criteria

This selection criteria is used for tournaments that limit entries or are a National Event where we cannot send multiple teams. Selection to represent SET Water Polo Club at a major National Events is earned by each and every player. It is important for to understand that SET is not a win at all costs club or an All-Star team. Our goal is to prepare athletes to succeed at the next level and to what is best for each athlete and for the team. The SET coaching staff utilizes the following in determining team rosters for National Events:

 
  • Mastery: How well do you understanding "SET" system of play?
  • Team Chemistry: How do you fit into the team you are trying out for? Do you have the ability to adapt your game to fill in where the team needs you?
  • Attitude: Are you willing to sacrifice for the team for success vs. individual success?
  • Commitment: Do you regularly attend trainings?
  • Communication: It is the responsibility of the athlete, not the parent, to communicate with the coaches regarding playtime, missed workouts, expectations and future opportunities.
  • Performance: How do you perform at trainings? Are you challenging yourself and your teammates?
Inviting Members to Re-Register

Go to the Compose Email form.

https://www.clubassistant.com/clubs/members/email/compose_email.cfm

Check mark who will receive the email.
Narrow the email database to the subset you want to invite to use the Re-Registration. If you don't have a clear subset yet, you can easily create a custom "Program", assign members to that "Program", and then mark the email to go out to only that "Program".

Include the custom re-registration link.
Go to the Options secrtion of the Compose Email.
Look for the "Links to Include" section.
Check mark "Include Online Re-Registration Link".
Edit the number of days you want the link to be available.




Including the "Online Re-Registration Link" will dynamically insert a unique and custom link for each member in the email they receive from you. In other words, each member's Re-Registration link is different and is coded to their own member profile.

Edit the Subject line.
Use a subject that is easy for families to find in their inbox because this email is custom with a unique link to their own membership.

Compose the message.
In the message box, type in the generic message for all of your members who are being invited to re-register. Tell them what to expect, such as online agreement to the new monthly recurring billing. Tell them to put in a credit card for recurring billing on X date each month. Tell them the due date by which you need this task completed.

Review the valediction.
The valediction is your email signature. Just do a quick check that it is current.

Preview.
The preview will not show you a real Re-Registration Link, but you'll get an idea of where it is placed in the message body.

Send.
If the Re-Registration process is ready to announce and you've got the correct list of recipients, then go ahead and send the email.
Next steps are monitoring and processing. See additional Article.
Monitoring and Processing Re-Registrations (or New Registrations)

After you invite members to re-register, you'll see them start to roll into the New Registrations dashboard.
https://www.clubassistant.com/clubs/members/new_registrations.cfm

Click on a member to proceed to their member form.

Go to the second section of the member form, called Membership and Billing.

Membership Status
Mark membership status as "Member" and put in a "Join Date". The "Join Date" can be the same date you see at the top of the member form where we show the form creation date. Or it can be a different date that you know the member actually began with the program.

Billing Plans
The most important section for creating automated dues processing is the Billing Plans section of each member form.

If your member has self-registered, the Billing Plans section should be pre-populated and it is your job as admin to approve it ro make corrections.

Make sure that the following are accurate:
  • Billing Frequency
  • Rate Description
  • Rate Amount
  • Payment Method



Do NOT type in a new Rate Description on a member form. If you need a new one, you should go to the Membership Fees module to either create a new Membership Fee or modify an old one.

Un-Check New Registration or Re-Registration


Look at the red note at the top left corner of the member form. If this member has self-registered either as a NEW registration or a Re-Registration, they will have a red note at top left of the member form. In order to approve and deposit this member into the recurring billing, you need to complete the steps above for Membership Status, Billing Plans, and also un-check the red flag for New Registration or Re-Registration.

Click Update to store your changes.

 
Tutorial - Setting Up Re-Registration
 
We call this a Re-Registration because you are inviting your current members to register, confirm their personal information, and update anything new, such as the new billing procedure.
Testing Link - the athlete re-registration experience. 
Go to this link to read and consider what you want to change or add. Keep in mind that your current members will see their name, address, birth date, etc already populated on this page, so they will simply need to confirm or make corrections.
  • https://www.clubassistant.com/club/or.cfm?c=2129
Proceed to fill in the form with test data and click forward through the pages, making note of all the things you want to change or add.
Making changes and additions - the admin portal.
For custom text, you will mostly work on this page - the Registration Custom Text page. This is where you will compose explanations of the new monthly recurring billing and anything you want athletes and parents to read.
  • https://www.clubassistant.com/clubs/clubs/registration_settings.cfm?clubid=2129
For your own navigation to the above page, you'll go to the gear icon (Settings) >> General Preferences >> Registration Custom Text.
You can edit/add text, click update, and go refresh on the public registration link as often as you like to proof your work.
For membership fees, you will work in the Membership Fees module. Settings >>  Membership Fees.
  • https://www.clubassistant.com/clubs/prices/prices.cfm
More Testing
When the Custom text and the Membership Fees are what you want, you should process a full test registration from start to finish, including a test payment. This way, you'll be able to proof the receipt, the email confirmation and the depositing of the member into the New Registrations dashboard.
Inviting Members to Re-Register
See additional Article for this tutorial.