THE OFFICIAL HOME OF
HIELAND WATER POLO CLUB
18U & 16U Boys
COACHES
Meet the dedicated coaches who are committed to the growth and competitive development of young water polo athletes at Hieland Water Polo Club.
MITCH CARTY
CLUB DIRECTOR & HEAD COACH
My favorite part of coaching is
teaching and helping athletes
master skills and reach their
potential. After many years, my greatest joy is seeing a team unite selflessly and work as one.
Remember, the two things you
can always control are your
ATTITUDE and EFFORT."
NOLAN RAPP
Assistant Coach
I coach to help others create
the lasting memories water
polo gave me. Sharing my love
for water polo with new
players is my favorite part of
coaching. Obsession beats
talent and hard work every
time—when you love the
journey, everything else falls
into place.
14U BOYS & 14U Girls
COACHES
Meet the dedicated coaches who are committed to the growth and competitive development of young water polo athletes at Hieland Water Polo Club.
Gavin McKenzie
14U Boys Coach
My favorite part of coaching is
watching athletes’ passion and
excitement for the sport grow.
Being part of a team and
working toward a common goal
is what inspired me to coach. I
always remind my players that
motivation comes and goes, but
discipline is what leads to
growth in and out of the pool.
Mariia Tronconi
14U Girls Coach
I love coaching because it
helps athletes grow, overcome
challenges, and reach their
goals. Sharing my passion
makes it even more rewarding.
Water polo has given me
incredible memories, but the
friendships mean the most. My
advice: hard work beats talent
when talent doesn’t work hard.
12U and 10U
COACHES
Meet the dedicated coaches who are committed to the growth and competitive development of young water polo athletes at Hieland Water Polo Club.
Mathew Rodriguez
12U Coach
My favorite part of coaching is
seeing kids learn and enjoy
the sport I love. Inspired by my
own coaches, I aim to impact
my players’ lives as they did
mine. Every moment on the
pool deck is special to me—
this sport is like family, and
caring for it makes it last
forever.
Lizzy Birch
12U Coach
I coach to help kids grow,
enjoy the sport, and gain
lifelong skills.The water polo
community is my second
family, bringing lifelong
friendships and unforgettable
moments. Mistakes happen—
what matters is how you
bounce back. Work hard and
focus on 'what’s next.
'"
Savannah Rapp
10U Coach
Coaching lets me share my
passion and help players grow.
Inspired by my own journey, I
aim to make a lasting impact and remind my team to trust the
process. I always remind my
team to trust the process and
embrace every challenge along
the way. My best memories are
playing with my siblings.
Learn More From Home
Learn more from our coaching staff on our YouTube account page
CONTACT
Have questions or need more information? Feel free to reach out to us via email and we would love to connect with you.
Email: hielandwpc@gmail.com