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Research shows that LESS THAN 1% of Division 1 athletes earn a full ride scholarship and More than 80% of the college athletic programs are outside of division 1. Navigating this process can be both stressful and scary, but it doesn't have to be. We are here to help you through the process, give you advice and make sense of it all.
Research shows that LESS THAN 1% of Division 1 athletes earn a full ride scholarship and More than 80% of the college athletic programs are outside of division 1. Navigating this process can be both stressful and scary, but it doesn't have to be. We are here to help you through the process, give you advice and make sense of it all.
COACH TODD HALVORSON
Background
Todd has over 26 years of coaching experience and numerous accomplishments to his name. His teams continually finish in the top tier of every tournament and rank as one of the top age group teams in the Nation. In addition he has sent 5 players on to play in the Olympics.
He currently lives in San Ramon and his daughter Drew currently plays D1 Water Polo at UC Santa Barbara.
1997-2019: As a high school coach he has won 5 North Coast Section Championship Titles and 6 EBAL League Titles
2000-13: ODP Head Coach, for 13 years, of the Pacific Zone 8th Grade and Under Girls Olympic Development Program.
2003 – Awarded Coach of the Year by the Contra Costa Times Newspaper
2006 – Awarded Volunteer Coach of the Year by USA Water Polo
2013-15: Women’s Assistant Coach Team USA, Development National Team
2013 – National Champions Junior Olympics Gold Medal 14U - Platinum Div
2013 - Bronze Medal 3rd Place in the Nation 12U Coach - Junior Olympics Platinum Div
2013 – Awarded National Development Coach of the Year by USA Water Polo to the top age group coach in the nation.
2016 – Silver Medal 2nd Place in the Nation 16U Assistant Coach - Junior Olympics Platinum Div
2016 – Distinguished Coaching Award given out by USA Water Polo
2021 Futures Coach of the Year
DREW HALVORSON
Background
Drew has been playing Water Polo since she was 8 years old. She played High School Water Polo at California HS in San Ramon, Club Water Polo for 680, where she won 2 Junior Olympic Platinum Division National Championships as well as a 2nd Place Finish in 2016. She was a Member of the USA Water Polo Development and Cadet National Team. When she's home she helps coach at Diablo Alliance Water Polo Club. She currently plays D1 Water Polo at UC Santa Barbara.
Having gone through the recruiting process herself she has first hand knowledge of the High's and Low's it brings. There are many important steps and deadlines to meet as well as communication and outreach with the coaches is essential.
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