New Nado Families
You do not need to know the sport yet.
That is part of the point.
Water polo teaches athletes how to move, think, compete, and belong in the water.
We start simple.
We teach the details.
We keep the joy.
What Water Polo Is
Athletes swim.
They pass.
They shoot.
They defend.
They listen.
They make decisions under pressure.
It looks chaotic at first.
Then patterns appear.
Spacing. Timing. Body position. Teamwork. Confidence.
That is the sport.
Why It Is Different
Water polo asks a lot from a young athlete.
They cannot stand still.
They cannot hide.
They cannot do it alone.
They learn to tread water.
They learn to handle contact.
They learn to stay calm.
They learn to trust teammates.
It builds strong swimmers.
It also builds strong kids.
What We Teach First
Body position.
Eggbeater.
Passing.
Catching.
Shooting.
Defense.
Game sense.
No tricks.
Who Can Start
A new athlete does not need water polo experience.
They need basic comfort in the water.
They need to listen.
They need to try.
Some kids come from swim.
Some come from surf.
Some come from junior lifeguards.
Some are just curious.
Good. Start there.
First Practice
It is a first look.
Your athlete gets in.
The coach watches.
We see how they move.
We find the right place to start.
Simple.
Age Groups
We use your athlete's age on Aug. 1 of that season.
Turns 13 on July 31? 14U.
Turns 13 on Aug. 2? 12U.
Readiness matters too.
Where To Begin
Learn the strokes and play. Keep it fun.
See 8U → 10U 4 spots available. Build the base.Build skill with the ball. Build eggbeater. Build confidence.
See 10U → 12U 1 spot available. Learn team play.Learn roles. Learn how to compete.
See 12U → 14U Full. No spots available. Train with purpose.Play faster. Think faster.
See 14U →Swimsuit.
Towel.
Water bottle.
Goggles for warmup, if needed.
That is enough.
You do not need to understand every whistle.
You will learn.
Watch the effort.
Watch the body language.
Watch whether your athlete wants to come back.
That matters first.
Try a practice
Send your athlete's name, date of birth, swimming background, and the best days to try.
Email Jesse