SOUTH COUNTY VIRTUAL ACADEMY

NEW - Elite Performance Academy

South County Virtual Academy offers a FREE public school program (through Capistrano Unified) for performance focused students in grades 6, 7, 8, and an additional "High School Prep" year. The "High School Prep" year allows current 8th graders an additional year to physically and academically train for their upcoming high school years. Coursework will strengthen their high school academic readiness while students will also be able to attend performance training sessions at a CUSD school site. 

 

Through the Elite Performance Academy, students complete independent study with support from credentialed CUSD teachers and gain scheduling flexibility during the school day for training, practice and travel. Performance training sessions will be available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday before lunch, and all club or individual training hours will count towards PE credit. Daily academic check-ins with teachers keep students on track, while flexible scheduling allows families to choose how often to attend on-site offerings. This program supports athletes in team and individual sports as well as students pursuing other performance disciplines.

 

 

 

Water Polo Coach | Physical Education Teacher | Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Athletic Career

• Riverside Poly High School
• 2002 CIF Swimming Champions
• 2004 & 2005 CIF Water Polo Champions
• USA Water Polo Youth National Team (2005) Competed at the Kosice Cup in Kosice, Slovakia
• Pepperdine University – NCAA Division I Water Polo (2006–2010)
• Team ranked Top 10 nationally all 4 years
• 2008 #2 in Post-Season Final Poll

Coaching Experience

• Head Water Polo Coach – 12 Years
• Hillcrest High School (2012–2016)
• 2016 CIF Champions
• 2016 CIF Coach of the Year
• Multiple League Championships
• Coach multiple athletes who would compete at the college level. 
• Tesoro High School (2016–2023)
• Multiple League Championships
• Coach multiple athletes who would compete at the college level. 
• SOCAL Water Polo Club Assistant Coach – 18U (2010–2013)
• USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program (ODP)
• Head Coach – Southern Pacific Zone Cadet Team (Ages 12–14)
• 2019 USA Water Polo ODP National Champions
• 2019 USA Water Polo ODP Nationals – Top Coach
• Developed multiple future Division I athletes

Education & Professional Role

• Physical Education & Health Teacher – Tesoro High School (2018–2026)
• Physical Education Department Chair (2024–2026)

Certifications (ISSA)

• Certified Personal Trainer
• Certified Youth Fitness Trainer
• Certified Corrective Exercise Trainer
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Certified Nutrition Coach