Meet the Players/Coaches

Player Pic.

Player Name

Player Position

About Player

Bader takes his time and prepares to shot. Bader

 

Hole Set
Flat
Point
 
Skip rising out of the water to block a shot Skip Goalie Skip is one of the Clubs key player; selflessly playing the hardest position in each tournament; goalie.
Skipp is a James Madison University Water Polo Club alumni.
  Ben Wing
Flat
Point
Ben swam his last two years at Grove City College, and was introduced to water polo in club form. Ben has a powerful arm and the Club will be working to get him good shots on goal.
  Miras Hole Set
Hole D
Point
 
  Brooks Hole D
Point
Flat
Wing
Brooks is the force majeure behind the clubs creation; using his great passion for the sport to build the club from a few guys with a ball and a patio chair as a goal into what GRWP is now.
Brook's playing history goes back to High School and carried on through his military and professional careers. He is the current President of the BOD's and helps shape the future of the clubs direction.

John looks for an opening

John L Flat
Point
Wing
John was a collegiate swimmer for VCU and played 2 years of varsity water polo. After graduation VCU moved to a club format and John joined them for 2 seasons before moving on to other interests (cycling & triathlon).
John currently serves on the GRWP BOD as the Membership Director and Web Master.

Tim draws a foul

Tim Flat
Point
Wing
Tim played club water polo while at UVa and remains very active in the sport; attending the UVa Alumni Tournament over the last 20 years as a member of the UVa Alumni Team.
Tim is a founding member of GRWP and currently manages the clubs finances while sharing coaching responsibilities with Brooks.

Ed giving Hole "D" a go

Ed N

Hole Set
Hole “D”
Driver
Goalie

 
Ed played goalie for the varsity U of Richmond Water Polo team from 1990 to 1993.  Today, he plays the field for GRWP.  Before Ed’s 10+ year hiatus from Water Polo, he played for the Hudson Valley club team out of New Rochelle, NY.
 
Will drops in from the back court Will Hole Set
Hole ‘D’
Point
Wing
Goalie

 
Will grew up swimming in Richmond and played four years of club water polo while at Virginia Tech.  He is a founding member of GRWP and is currently managing the clubs new Youth Program and working to recruit new players.  He is able to make things happen both in and out of the pool.
Will is a BOD member.
  George    

K.C.    
Tom attacks the ball vs UVA Tom "The Bomb" Wing
Flat
Graduate of University Of Kentucky, Tom swam competitively at collegiate level for  SUNY Orange, and now finds water polo as a super fun and challenging sport. Living near the James River Tom and his family enjoy fishing, boating, and biking along the banks of the mighty James.
  Craig Hole Set
Hole 'D'
Craig played for James Madison's club team while also swimming for JMU. After college Craig joined Annapolis Water Polo.
Craig serves on the BOD lending strengths to club marketing efforts.