Student Life
Athletics
Boys Water Polo
PROGRAM HISTORY
Program Philosophy
The Justin-Siena Water Polo Program believes that sports provide a unique platform for comprehensive growth, where education, competition, and physical development converge with essential life lessons. Joining the Justin-Siena water polo team offers a chance to learn game skills and strategies while fostering values of teamwork, camaraderie, sacrifice, and dedication. The program aims to create an environment where players feel supported and motivated to push beyond their comfort zones, understanding that significant growth happens during challenges and adversity. By promoting unity and shared goals among team members, the program aspires to develop not only skilled athletes but also compassionate individuals who value collaboration and mutual respect.
At the core of the Justin-Siena Water Polo Program philosophy is the incorporation of Lasallian educational principles of faith, service, and community into all athletic activities. The program is committed to nurturing the whole person, acknowledging the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Through meaningful interactions, mentorship, and leading by example, the program seeks to empower athletes to realize their potential and make a positive impact on the world around them. By exemplifying empathy, integrity, and solidarity, both in and out of the pool, the program aims to inspire a lifelong dedication to personal growth, serving others, and striving for excellence.
Key Dates
At the core of the Justin-Siena Water Polo Program philosophy is the incorporation of Lasallian educational principles of faith, service, and community into all athletic activities. The program is committed to nurturing the whole person, acknowledging the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Through meaningful interactions, mentorship, and leading by example, the program seeks to empower athletes to realize their potential and make a positive impact on the world around them. By exemplifying empathy, integrity, and solidarity, both in and out of the pool, the program aims to inspire a lifelong dedication to personal growth, serving others, and striving for excellence.
Key Dates
- The season will officially begin on August 12, 2024
- VVAL Championship Tournament- October 29 and November 1
- NCS Playoffs- November 6-16, 2024
Meet the Coach
Outside of his experience at Justin-Siena, Coach Coughlan has also coached 2 seasons at Assistant Men's Water Polo Coach at UC Santa Barbara (NCAA Division I), 1 season as Assistant Women's Water Polo Coach at UC Santa Barbara (NCAA Division I). 1 season as Head Coach of Saint Mary's College Men's Water Polo (CWPA Club), 1 season as Head JV Boys Water Polo Coach at Monte Vista High School, 1 season as Assistant Varsity Water Polo Coach at De La Salle, 1 season as Head Varsity Swim Coach at Bishop O'Dowd High School, and 1 season as Assistant Varsity Swim coach at De La Salle.
Prior to coaching, Tom had a prolific prep career that included being a USA Water Polo Junior Olympics All-American, De La Salle HS All-American (Water Polo and Swimming), UCSB Water Polo NCAA All-American, Southern Pacific Zone Water Polo Team, being named to the Team USA National "B" Team, playing for the Ireland National Water Polo Team, Team Strasbourg (French Pro Water Polo League) and Half Moon (Irish Water Polo League), and was named a USA Water Polo Masters Nationals All-American.
Tom received his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara, earned an MA in Education at Saint Mary's College, and has Leadership Certificates earned through The University of Notre Dame, University of San Francisco, and Boston College. He currently works as the Executive Director of the Lasallian Christian Brothers Foundation.
To contact Coach Coughlan, please email him at tcoughlan@justin-siena.org.
Justin-Siena High School
Justin-Siena is a Lasallian Catholic college preparatory community that serves young people in grades 9–12.