MORE THAN A TEAM. A TRADITION.

For over half a century, Miramonte Boys Water Polo has built a legacy of excellence rooted in community and shaped by generations of players, coaches, and families.

16 NCS Titles in 29 Years

104 High School All-Americans

130+ Alumni played Collegiate Water Polo

41 Alumni NCAA Championship Appearances

6 Olympians

5 USAWP Hall of Famers

ONE PROGRAM.

By the Numbers.

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THE BILL BROWN ERA: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

In 1967, a group of swimmers asked social studies teacher Bill Brown to coach a new water polo team. He didn’t play the sport, but he said yes. Over the next 38 years, he turned Miramonte into a dynasty, winning countless titles and producing Olympians, All Americans, and Hall of Famers. Under Brown, the team became a cornerstone of campus life, and student-athlete development. In 2005, Miramonte honored his legacy by naming the pool the Bill Brown Aquatic Center followed by his induction into the USAWP Hall of Fame in 2012.

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PASSING THE TORCH—AND RAISING THE BAR

When James Lathrop joined the program in 2003 and took over as head coach in 2005, he continued Miramonte’s tradition of excellence and values while growing the program. Joey Estrada joined the program in 2003 to lead the Junior Varsity Team. Lathrop a former player under Brown and a standout at Cal, Lathrop led the team to 10 North Coast Section titles in 19 years, including an undefeated national championship season in 2008. He fostered not only top-tier athletes but a culture of character, comradery, and mentorship.

Joey Estrada continues to coach with the program today, having developed more than 70 athletes who have gone on to play NCAA water polo.

A COMMUNITY LEGACY

Miramonte water polo isn’t just a program. It’s a family and lasting community. Alumni return each year dropping into practices, watching games or playing in the annual alumni. Generations of players have followed in their siblings’ and parents’ footsteps. With deep roots in the community’s aquatic culture, this program has shaped lives far beyond the pool.

  • 1967

    Miramonte Boys Water Polo program is founded; Bill Brown begins his legendary coaching career.

  • 1973–1975

    Three consecutive NCAA titles for Cal feature Miramonte alums as standout players.

  • 1984

    Miramonte defeats Newport Harbor and Corona del Mar on the same day—two of SoCal’s top-ranked teams.

  • 1995

    Girls Water Polo officially begins; Heather Petri joins the boys’ JV team a year earlier and goes on to become a four-time Olympian.

  • 2002

    Miramonte opens its new 40-meter pool, replacing the original shallow pool.

  • 2005

    The Bill Brown Aquatic Center is named; James Lathrop becomes head coach.

  • 2008

    Miramonte wins NCS and is crowned unofficial national champion, beating top Southern California teams.

  • 2012

    Bill Brown is inducted into the Water Polo Hall of Fame.

  • 2022

    Alumni John Nash and Lincoln Haley take over as co-head coaches.

  • 2023

    Under Nash and Haley, Miramonte wins the NCS Open Division Championship once again.

  • 2025

    Olympian and Miramonte alum Drew Holland joins as co-head coach.

BEYOND MIRAMONTE:
COLLEGE DESTINATIONS OF OUR MATS POLO ALUMNI

    1. Jamie Litten, 1997

    2. Kent Holland, 2006

    3. Nicholas Deaver, 2011

    4. Tyler Kirchberg, 2014

    5. Leo Berkman, 2018

    6. Griff Tunney, 2025

    1. Andrew Dennis, 1994

    2. Jeremy Kish, 1994

    3. Trevor Mullin, 2002

    4. Danny Schultz, 2005

    5. Miles Gihuly, 2007

    1. Peter Schnugg, 1969

    2. Randy Williams, 1970

    3. Rick O'Hare, 1970

    4. Steve Patching, 1970

    5. Jon Svendsen, 1971

    6. Roddy Svendson, 1973

    7. Tom Juterbock, 1974

    8. Ron Laher, 1976

    9. John Schnugg, 1977

    10. Pat Murphy, 1979

    11. Mike Keely, 1980

    12. Tom Schnugg, 1980

    13. Noel Murphy, 1981

    14. Matt Murphy, 1984

    15. Rick Keely, 1984

    16. Jon Conner, 1985

    17. Kirk Everist, 1985

    18. Yuri Hanley, 1985

    19. Paul Woodberry, 1988

    20. Skip Mann, 1988

    21. Stuart Van Nickerk, 1994

    22. Barry Williams, 1995

    23. Ryan Meyers, 1995

    24. James Lathrop, 1996

    25. Ian Nazzari, 1997

    26. John Nolan, 1997

    27. Andrew Stoddard, 1998

    28. Peter Conte, 1998

    29. Chris Lathrop, 1998

    30. GP Panawek, 1999

    31. Dave Born, 2000

    32. Joe Born, 2000

    33. Derek Schauffler, 2000

    34. Shaunt Oungoulian, 2004

    35. Michael Sharf, 2004

    36. Grant Mitchell, 2005

    37. Sandy French, 2006

    38. Jackson Sharf, 2006

    39. Danny Crocker, 2009

    40. Jonathan Sibley, 2010

    41. Mac Watson, 2013

    42. Jordon Hoover, 2015

    43. Brady Hoover, 2020

    44. Blake Hoover, 2020

    45. Patrick Stice, 2025

    1. Amin Anjedani, 2013

    2. Nima Anjedani, 2015

    1. Brian Baier, 2009

    2. John Holland, 2010

    3. Evan Pauletich, 2015

    4. Will Clark, 2018

    5. Will Thomas, 2021

    6. Donovan Davidson, 2022

    1. Danny Bilotti, 2003

    2. Robbie Fluegge, 2012

    3. Grayson Judge, 2015

    1. Kevin Yee, 2012

    2. Stephen Schmidt, 2017

    3. Ben Lucas, 2025

    1. Joey Fabian, 2011

    1. Christian Schillinger, 2017

    1. Tyler Barker, 2011

    2. Peter Hillen, 2019

    1. John Richards, 1973

    2. John Rottici, 1978

    3. Zachary Paxton, 2012

    1. James Perry, 2009

    2. Tommy Briskey, 2009

    3. Michael Dakis, 2018

    1. Doug Senz, 1970

    2. Dexter Hake, 2006

    3. Ryan Higgins, 2010

    4. Jack Conner, 2015

    1. DJ Halliday, 2000

    1. Jay Hanley, 1981

    2. John Nash, 2009

    3. Nick Solit, 2013

    4. Clay Smudsky, 2014

    5. Johnny Shepherd, 2021

    6. Owen Van Stralen, 2022

    7. Charlie Engs, 2023

    8. Henry Engs, 2024

    Charlie Engs, 2023

    Henry Engs, 2024

    1. Drew McDonald, 1973

    2. Trent McDonald, 1976

    3. John Woodberry, 1981

    4. John Hillman, 1982

    5. Tom Hillman, 1983

    6. Darren Schroeder, 1984

    7. Cam Judge, 1985

    8. Steve Millham, 1986

    9. Colin Keely, 1987

    10. Sean Joy, 1996

    11. Reed Gallogly, 2000

    12. Kyle Weikert, 2012

    13. Drew Holland, 2013

    14. Charlie Wiser, 2013

    15. Tyler Abramson, 2017

    16. Jackson Painter, 2020

    1. Trevor Rose, 2001

    2. Sammy Brasch, 2006

    3. Tom Conte, 2006

    4. Mark Coufal, 2012

    5. Tennyson May, 2012

    6. Nicholas Coufal, 2014

    7. Duncan Creed, 2018

    8. Will Styker, 2021

    9. Adam Ting, 2021

    1. Max Parague, 2007

    2. Miles Kalbus, 2014

    1. Chris Wheaton, 1980

    2. Tom Schnugg, 1980

    3. Cam Judge, 1985

    4. Dave Parker, 1996

    5. Bret Lathrope, 2009

    6. Jack Fellner, 2013

    1. Dick Banfield, 1979

    2. Dan Kahl, 1981

    3. Grant Kurtz, 2024

    1. Will Coons, 2021

    2. Oliver Sherwood, 2024

    1. Kevin Ross, 1986

    2. Michael Robertson, 1996

    3. Stephen Siri, 2009

    4. Aleck Ryner, 2011

    5. Jack Ryner, 2012

    1. Chris Kirby, 2004

    2. Lincoln Haley, 2008

    3. Max Murphy, 2018

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