NADO Competitive Water Polo with Coach Jesse Smith

Building our teams for the 2027 Junior Olympics.

10U · 12U · 14U · National Championships, mid-July 2027

Every practice this year builds toward one goal: NADO teams at the Junior Olympics. Our 8U athletes are the future JO team.

A valid USA Water Polo membership is required to compete.

Find your team Ask Jesse which team fits

Our four teams

Teams are based on your athlete's age on Aug. 1, 2027. Enter a birthdate to see which team.

8U · age 8 and under

Our future JO team.

Love the water. Learn the game. Junior Olympics start at 10U.

10U · ages 9–10

Build the base.

Eggbeater, passing, and playing as a team.

12U · ages 11–12

Learn to compete.

Roles, game sense, and poise under pressure.

14U · ages 13–14

Train with purpose.

Play faster. Think faster. Finish strong.

What greatness means to us

1

Work through hard training.

Learn to keep working when practice gets challenging.

2

Work as a team.

Learn to communicate, support each other, and play together.

3

Grow and want to be here.

Play with a growth mindset, learn from mistakes, and look forward to practice.