Coaches' Bios

Coach Charlie Equels (left) started in 2012-13 with Patrick Henry Aquatics. He is currently the Boys and Girls Water Polo Head Coach. He has coached the sport for more than ten years (including four as Head Coach at Canyon Crest Academy). Charlie has played the sport at an international level for more than 17 years. Charlie served as the PHHS Head Swim Coach from 2016-18, and added the first dive team at PHHS. In 2018, four divers qualified for the San Diego CIF Diving Championships.

Charlie graduated from Santana High School in 2004 as a CIF 1st Team All American. He was also selected as the Grossmont Union High School District player of the year in 2003 and 2004. Charlie played for San Diego Shores throughout his career.

In addition to Patrick Henry, Charlie coaches the UCSD Women’s Club Team, San Diego Shores 12&under Boys and 18&under Girls teams, and served as the Olympic Development Coach for the State of California 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Coach Brandon Huff