16/18 and Under
Info / Schedule
Our 16U/18U team represents the culmination of the SLO Water Polo Club’s development program. Athletes at this level hone their water polo skills and learn what it means to play high-level water polo. Preparation for college water polo is also a priority at this level for those who desire to go to the next level. During the school year, 16U and 18U teams are run by SLO High School Water Polo. A current USA Water Polo bronze membership (link to register) is necessary to practice and compete during the non-school-related seasons. Registration scholarships are available if needed.
The Practice Schedule for 16/18U is managed by SLO High School Athletics.
Meet the 16u/18U Coaches
Coach East
Coach Kienow
Coach Rubio
Coach East is the head SLO High Men’s Water Polo Coach.
Coach Rubio
Coach Kienow
Coach Rubio
Four year varsity water polo player and swimmer at La Quinta High School. Team Captain, who helped lead the team to a CIF-SS Championship 2012, CIF first-team 2012 & 2013. Attended UC Santa Barbara where he studied Marine Biology and was a member of the DIV I Men’s Water Polo team. Spent a short time as an NFHS Water Polo Official (2016-2
Four year varsity water polo player and swimmer at La Quinta High School. Team Captain, who helped lead the team to a CIF-SS Championship 2012, CIF first-team 2012 & 2013. Attended UC Santa Barbara where he studied Marine Biology and was a member of the DIV I Men’s Water Polo team. Spent a short time as an NFHS Water Polo Official (2016-2017). Currently the JV water polo and swim coach at SLOHS and coaches with the Laguna Middle School team. During his free time he also teaches CP & AP Biology at SLOHS.
Coach Kienow
Coach Kienow
Coach Cameron
Kienow is the SLO High Women's Water Polo head coach. Coach Kienow played water polo at Buchanan High in Clovis, and then played water polo for Cal Poly SLO. He currently is the head coach of the SLO High Women's Water Polo team and coaches with the Laguna Middle School team. Kienow values hard work, positivity, community, and loves he
Kienow is the SLO High Women's Water Polo head coach. Coach Kienow played water polo at Buchanan High in Clovis, and then played water polo for Cal Poly SLO. He currently is the head coach of the SLO High Women's Water Polo team and coaches with the Laguna Middle School team. Kienow values hard work, positivity, community, and loves helping water polo athletes reach their highest potential as players and people.
Coach Cameron
Coach Cameron
Coach Cameron
Coach Cameron played water polo at Downey High school and Modesto Junior College winning Central Valley Championships and making First Team All NorCal. He attended SDSU and now
works at Cal Poly as the Course Materials Manager. He brings a wealth of experience and enjoys seeing players grow personally through character building and skill development.
Coach Newland
Coach Cameron
Coach Newland
Coach Newland is the women's assistant coach. Newland played for both San Luis Obispo and Soquel High School, and went on to play for UC Irvine. He is currently the assistant coach of the SLO High Women's water polo team. Newland comes from a large water polo family, and has a passion for player development.