Water polo Background:

Coach Charles Kim began his water polo career at Peninsula High School ('13), where he instantly fell in love with the sport. He competed for Peninsula High School and the South Bay Peninsula Water Polo Club under Albert Garcia, a former standout for UCLA and the U.S. National Team. After graduating from UC Irvine, Coach Kim began coaching at Palos Verdes High School. He has since returned to his alma mater, where he now serves as the Head Boys' and Girls' Water Polo Coach.

In addition to coaching at his alma mater, he also coaches for the Palos Verdes Water Polo Club and previously served as a Cadet Coach for the Coastal California Zone Team in the Olympic Development Program with USA Water Polo.

Personal Background

Coach Kim earned a B.A. in History and Literary Journalism from UC Irvine. He later obtained a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science from USC. He currently works as a full-time Social Science teacher and serves as the Head Boys’ and Girls’ Water Polo Coach at Peninsula High School.

What do you enjoy most about Coaching? 

I enjoy helping players build their self-confidence and self-esteem both in and out of the water. I especially love watching boys and girls come together as a team to overcome challenges in games and practices. Seeing them develop a love for water polo, just as I did, makes my job as a coach incredibly rewarding. Lastly, I take great joy in seeing our student-athletes have fun and create lasting friendships throughout their four-year journey.