Structured Training. Measurable Growth.

Coronado Water Polo is led by 5x Olympian Jesse Smith.

We help athletes build fundamentals, consistency, and confidence through disciplined, high-energy coaching. Families who value standards, accountability, and long-term development feel at home here.

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Coach Jesse Credentials

Olympic Leadership

  • 5x U.S. Olympian
  • Captain of the 2020 U.S. Olympic men’s team

College Pedigree

  • NCAA Division I athlete at Pepperdine University
  • Pepperdine team captain
  • MPSF Player of the Week (college)

Defensive Recognition

  • Named Defensive Player of the Year (2015)
  • Known for elite defensive IQ and game leadership

Programs for Coronado Families

Club Water Polo (Ages 8–14)

Year-round development for committed athletes with clear performance goals, competitive preparation, and structured progression.

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SSR Water Polo (Ages 9–11)

Summer Swim Ready conditioning for kids who can already swim and need stronger endurance, movement quality, and confidence in the water.

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1-on-1 Mentorship

Personalized coaching for athletes who want targeted skill work, game strategy, and direct accountability from Coach Jesse.

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Why Families Stay

Coronado Water Polo focuses on the fundamentals that compound over time: technique, conditioning, decision-making, and composure under pressure.

  • Clear standards and age-appropriate expectations
  • Consistent communication with families
  • A culture that develops confidence and character as well as performance
Read Coach Jesse’s full background

Jesse has coached athletes from beginner through national-competition level and has led teams to major results at the high school and club levels. His coaching approach combines Olympic-level experience with practical development systems families can trust.

Across two decades in the sport, his focus has remained the same: teach the game the right way, build habits that last, and help athletes grow into capable, resilient young adults.