Trilogy Water Polo Club

09/01/2026

✨ Introducing Coach Sophia ✨

Coach Sophia is a decorated athlete and experienced mentor, currently serving as an assistant coach for SDSU. A standout goalkeeper at UC Davis from 2019-2023, she concluded her collegiate career as the program’s all-time leader with 748 career saves. Her elite play earned her All-Big West honors and paved the way for a successful professional career in Europe. She served as the starting goalie for CN Echeyde in Spain, leading them to the EuroCup playoffs, and later led LUC Metropole in France to an undefeated season and national championship title.

Coach Sophia has a strong passion for youth development, having coached with Davis Water Polo Club & high school. She was a perennial Academic All-Conference performer, balancing high-level athletics with academic excellence. Coach Sophia brings a unique global perspective and a record of championship-level success, dedicated to helping the next generation of female athletes master the fundamentals & mental toughness required for the sport.

08/18/2026

✨ Introducing Coach Austin ✨

Coach Austin brings 7 years of coaching experience and a strong competitive background to Trilogy. A former Cathedral Catholic athlete and three-time Open Division championship winner, Coach Austin has built an impressive coaching career across high school, club, collegiate, and Olympic Development programs.

He currently serves as the Club Director of Trilogy Water Polo, Head Coach at Miramar College, Head Coach of Del Norte Varsity Girls, and Assistant Coach for Rancho Bernardo Varsity Boys. Previously, Coach Austin spent five years leading Poway High School, where he won the 2020 CIF DI Championship, earned CIF Coach of the Year, finished as the 2021 DI runner-up, and guided the program to 3 consecutive Open Division appearances.

At the club level, his teams have earned Junior Olympic medals across multiple divisions, including Gold in DII and DIV, and he has been recognized with the 2021 USA Water Polo Scholastic Coaching Award and 2025 CWPA Conference Coach of the year.

08/17/2026

16U & 14U coming out to support 18U 🤍

08/17/2026

16U Black & White at 🤽🏼‍♂️ Super proud of both groups for all their hard work throughout the tournament. Wishing all of our HS athletes good luck for their upcoming high school seasons 🤍

08/17/2026

Wishing our Club Director, Coach Austin, a fantastic trip to Belgrade, Serbia ✈️ where he will be coaching the Youth National Futures team 🤽🏼‍♂️ Good luck Coach Austin!!

08/17/2026

✨Introducing Coach David ✨

Coach David brings a strong playing background and four years of coaching experience to Trilogy Water Polo Club. A former Poway Valley player and high school team captain, Coach David led Classical Academy High School to a CIF Championship and earned All-League honors before continuing his career at Palomar College, where he was named First Team All-Conference as a freshman.

As a coach, David has served as a goalie coach, Poway Valley 16U Head Coach, and Trilogy 14U Head Coach, and currently leads the Rancho Bernardo High School Boys Water Polo team while serving as JV Coach for the Rancho Bernardo Girls team. Passionate about athlete development, David emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement while helping players reach their potential both in and out of the pool.

08/16/2026

✨ Introducing Coach JW ✨

Coach JW has been involved in San Diego water polo since 2007, coaching across a variety of high school and club programs. As the Girls Director of Trilogy Water Polo Club, as well as Head Coach of Rancho Bernardo High School Girls Water Polo and Oceanside High School Boys Water Polo, he brings a passion for developing athletes, building strong programs, and creating positive team cultures.

A three-time CIF championship-winning head coach, JW is committed to sharing his love for the game and helping players reach their full potential both in and out of the pool.

08/16/2026

✨ Introducing Coach Steve ✨

Coach Steve brings more than two decades of experience as a water polo player, coach, and program leader to Trilogy Water Polo Club. He currently serves as a Boys Varsity Assistant Coach at Poway High School, where he works with both JV and varsity athletes and helped the program capture the 2025 North County Coastal League Championship. Previously, Coach Steve led Mt. Carmel High School’s boys program to two CIF Championships, a California State Southern Region runner-up finish, and two Valley League Championships.

As a former NCAA Division I water polo player at Long Beach State University, where he competed on teams that finished among the nation’s top seven. Coach Steve brings a strong foundation in high-level technical and tactical development. As Trilogy’s Board President and coach, he is committed to developing athletes, supporting coaches, engaging families, and building a positive, competitive club culture.

08/13/2026

The 24th Annual Pacific Fall Classic is right around the corner, hosted at pool across San Diego County on Sep. 19th & 20th 🤽🏼‍♂️ Click the link in the bio to register your team today!! Also, check out this year’s t-shirt & design, which will be available for purchase at tournament host pools 🛍️

08/11/2026