We've had over 100 visitors to our new blog already in the first week!! I am able to track where the site visits originate from. We've had visitors from England, Canada, the East Coast, El Salvador, Oregon, Washington, Montana, etc. It will be fun to see where alumni, family and friends are all logging on from. Keep spreading the blog address around, especially to families with younger kids that may be interested in the sport. We have all the information they will need to start getting involved right here on the site.
Coach Gaily
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
This message is being sent
This message is being sent from my phone. So, we will be able to post updated pictures and scores from away tournaments.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Great Response already!!!
We've already had an overwhelming response to the start of the blog. Many alumni from all over the country have logged in and have subscribed to the site!!! There are more people than most would think that care deeply about the success of this program, but don't live locally.
Email the web address to all your family and friends that you want to keep up with what we're doing.
Bookmark the site and check it regularly. I will be updating some photos and the results of the CODE offseason program shortly.
Make sure you explore all the "posts", each title within "Our Site" and explore the 10 or so links we've added that are aquatic related. I've also included many of the great photos from this past season and our Maui trip.
Coach Gaily
Email the web address to all your family and friends that you want to keep up with what we're doing.
Bookmark the site and check it regularly. I will be updating some photos and the results of the CODE offseason program shortly.
Make sure you explore all the "posts", each title within "Our Site" and explore the 10 or so links we've added that are aquatic related. I've also included many of the great photos from this past season and our Maui trip.
Coach Gaily
Very Cool Audio clip from Finals at TCAL League Championships!!
Click on this link to hear a cool audio snippet and slide show produced by the Monterey Herald from our championship game with Salinas. Salinas went on to receive the #1 seed in Division 1 of CCS. They upset the 9x defending CCS champion powerhouse Bellarmine!! They lost to Menlo Atherton in 4x overtime, but did something no one from our league has ever done. We lost to Salinas 3x this season, but were competitive in both. A true testament to how far our program has progressed. More work to go though!!
Here's the link: Just push the "play" button once the slideshow opens.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Our New Pool!!!
So much hardwork went into making this beautiful new pool a reality. There are so many to list, but just a few key players were Mike and Dia Rianda, Ed Sigourney, Tony Scardina, Rodger Langland, Merrie Potter, Meredith Manhard, Friends of Carmel Aquatics. There are many others, it truly was a group effort.
The new pool is 40 meters long by 25 yards in width, equipped with 2, 1 meter diving boards. It is "State of the Art" to say the least!!!
Both the Water Polo and Swim Programs will benefit tremendously and already have. The Boy's Swim team won the MBL League Championship in the pool's inaugural season and the Boy's Water Polo Program placed 2nd in the Tri-County Athletic League and advanced to the Central Coast Section Quarterfinals. The sky's the limit!!!
Important Info for New or Incoming Students/Parents
Welcome to our program!!
If you would like to be a part of the great winning tradition of the Carmel High Water Polo program please follow the steps below.
1) Read this blog thoroughly. Subscribe to the blog so that you may receive any updates to our blog.
2) Make note of important dates noted in the schedule. Plan vacations accordingly please.
3) Each student must have a physical exam by a qualified physician before they may play or practice. (Not necessary for Summer Voluntary workouts, but must be completed by official practice start date)
-Pick up "Physical" forms from the front office of Carmel High School.
-Get physical exam, doctor will return your completed form to you.
-Must take completed paperwork to the ASB office at Carmel High School.
-Pay your ASB fee and take your completed and signed forms.
-Bring COMPLETED and SIGNED forms to your first day of practice.
-You will not practice without COMPLETED forms. Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS!)
4) We strongly encourage you to do two things between now and the first day of practice.
-Play as much water polo as possible. How? Go to www.legacypolo.com for details on participating with our local club and instructional program. This is so important and can give an incoming player early experience that will be incredibly valuable.
-Sign up and swim for the Seaside Dolphins, www.seasidedolphins.net. Being in shape and having adequate swimming technique is not necessary, but is extremely helpful.
If you would like to be a part of the great winning tradition of the Carmel High Water Polo program please follow the steps below.
1) Read this blog thoroughly. Subscribe to the blog so that you may receive any updates to our blog.
2) Make note of important dates noted in the schedule. Plan vacations accordingly please.
3) Each student must have a physical exam by a qualified physician before they may play or practice. (Not necessary for Summer Voluntary workouts, but must be completed by official practice start date)
-Pick up "Physical" forms from the front office of Carmel High School.
-Get physical exam, doctor will return your completed form to you.
-Must take completed paperwork to the ASB office at Carmel High School.
-Pay your ASB fee and take your completed and signed forms.
-Bring COMPLETED and SIGNED forms to your first day of practice.
-You will not practice without COMPLETED forms. Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS!)
4) We strongly encourage you to do two things between now and the first day of practice.
-Play as much water polo as possible. How? Go to www.legacypolo.com for details on participating with our local club and instructional program. This is so important and can give an incoming player early experience that will be incredibly valuable.
-Sign up and swim for the Seaside Dolphins, www.seasidedolphins.net. Being in shape and having adequate swimming technique is not necessary, but is extremely helpful.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Meet our Coaching Staff
Varsity Head Coach
Aaron Gaily
Coach Aaron Gaily began as head coach for CHS Boys Water Polo in 1999 for one season before returning to the program as head coach again in 2004. He was named Monterey Bay League Coach of the Year in 2010, 2012, 2014 after guiding the Padres to their first, second and third league titles in the last 30 years. Coach Gaily graduated from Carmel High School in 1995. He continued his education and played club water polo at Northern Arizona University. Upon graduation in 1999. Coach Gaily continued academic life and entered graduate school at the Southern California University of Health Sciences, where he earned his Doctorate degree in Chiropractic. He is the owner and clinic director of the Back and Neck Pain Center of Monterey. His office is currently located at 1299 Pacific St. (on the corner of Pacific and Soledad) in Monterey. Coach Gaily, his wife Adrienne, daughter Ella, and son Evan live in the Carmel Valley.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Peter Dew
Coach Dew has been around this program for years, first as a player, second as a part time coach, and now as a full time assistant coach. Coach Dew’s youngest son Ben (aka “Dirt”) was a standout for our program and graduated in 2005. Ben Dew’s work ethic inspired Coach Gaily to create the yearly “The Ben Dew” Award named after him and will be awarded to a deserving player each season who demonstrates heart, determination, commitment, and true team spirit. Coach Dew also serves as the Head Coach for the Varsity Girl’s Softball Team in the spring. His passion for kids and the sport of water polo is unparalleled. We are lucky to have him. Coach Dew is the General Manager of PSTS (Peninsula Septic). He and his wife Lois have 2 boys and 2 girls and live in the Carmel Valley Village.
Varsity Assistant Coach/Goalie Coach
Graham Evans
Coach Evans is a Carmel High graduate of 1990. Coach Graham’s specialty is the goalkeeper position. Carmel High has had numerous "All League" selected goalies over the years while Coach Graham has been instrumental in helping multiple Carmel High goalkeepers go on to play at the Division 1 levels. Graham lives in Carmel with his wife Jennifer, their son Tristan and their daughter Madison. Graham is a firefighter for the City of Carmel.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Frank Reynolds
Coach Frank played Division 1 water polo at the University of California, Berkeley. Frank was a 2x NCAA champion, team captain and "All-American" at Berkeley. He represented the United States for the Junior and Youth teams. He was a 3 Time "All-American" at Foothill High School while also being selected "All CIF" 3 times. In addition Frank played overseas professionally. Frank's wealth of high level water polo and passion for coaching kids is an incredible asset to our program.
Head Coach - Junior Varsity
Carl Hertlein
Carl played 4 years for the University of Arizona. He served as head coach for the Arizona Women's team where he was named Coach of the Year in his final season. Coach Carl led our Junior Varsity team to two consecutive league titles in 2013 (undefeated season) and 2014. Carl serves as Head Coach of the Legacy Water Polo Club in the offseason.
Assistant Junior Varsity Coach/Admin.
Rodger Langland
Rodger Langland has been apart of our staff since 2005 after having his two sons Todd and Blake go through our program. Both his sons were standout water polo players and swimmers. Todd and Blake are both nationally recognized swimmers at UC San Diego. Rodger’s relentless efforts to help both our water polo and swim program is hard to match. He handles much of our administrative details as far as transportation, game day setup, etc. He assists both the JV and Varsity teams during practice and games. Both Rodger and Jan live in the Carmel Valley Village.
Head Freshman Coach
Jake Rianda
Coach Rianda is another alumni on our coaching staff. Jake graduated in 2007 and was team captain his senior year at Carmel High School. Jake works for his family business at Coastal Tractor in Salinas. His brother Kamron is the head swim coach at Carmel High. We are very excited to have Jake apart of our coaching staff. His knowledge and enthusiasm will benefit our freshman greatly.
Assistant Freshman Coach
Chimay Skinner
Chimay is a recent alumni who helped lead Carmel High School to a league championship in 2012. He was a two year varsity player who was an "All League" selection in his senior year. We are very proud to have Chimay come back to our program as a coach. Chimay is currently a full time student at Monterey Peninsula College.
Aaron Gaily
Coach Aaron Gaily began as head coach for CHS Boys Water Polo in 1999 for one season before returning to the program as head coach again in 2004. He was named Monterey Bay League Coach of the Year in 2010, 2012, 2014 after guiding the Padres to their first, second and third league titles in the last 30 years. Coach Gaily graduated from Carmel High School in 1995. He continued his education and played club water polo at Northern Arizona University. Upon graduation in 1999. Coach Gaily continued academic life and entered graduate school at the Southern California University of Health Sciences, where he earned his Doctorate degree in Chiropractic. He is the owner and clinic director of the Back and Neck Pain Center of Monterey. His office is currently located at 1299 Pacific St. (on the corner of Pacific and Soledad) in Monterey. Coach Gaily, his wife Adrienne, daughter Ella, and son Evan live in the Carmel Valley.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Peter Dew
Coach Dew has been around this program for years, first as a player, second as a part time coach, and now as a full time assistant coach. Coach Dew’s youngest son Ben (aka “Dirt”) was a standout for our program and graduated in 2005. Ben Dew’s work ethic inspired Coach Gaily to create the yearly “The Ben Dew” Award named after him and will be awarded to a deserving player each season who demonstrates heart, determination, commitment, and true team spirit. Coach Dew also serves as the Head Coach for the Varsity Girl’s Softball Team in the spring. His passion for kids and the sport of water polo is unparalleled. We are lucky to have him. Coach Dew is the General Manager of PSTS (Peninsula Septic). He and his wife Lois have 2 boys and 2 girls and live in the Carmel Valley Village.
Varsity Assistant Coach/Goalie Coach
Graham Evans
Coach Evans is a Carmel High graduate of 1990. Coach Graham’s specialty is the goalkeeper position. Carmel High has had numerous "All League" selected goalies over the years while Coach Graham has been instrumental in helping multiple Carmel High goalkeepers go on to play at the Division 1 levels. Graham lives in Carmel with his wife Jennifer, their son Tristan and their daughter Madison. Graham is a firefighter for the City of Carmel.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Frank Reynolds
Coach Frank played Division 1 water polo at the University of California, Berkeley. Frank was a 2x NCAA champion, team captain and "All-American" at Berkeley. He represented the United States for the Junior and Youth teams. He was a 3 Time "All-American" at Foothill High School while also being selected "All CIF" 3 times. In addition Frank played overseas professionally. Frank's wealth of high level water polo and passion for coaching kids is an incredible asset to our program.
Head Coach - Junior Varsity
Carl Hertlein
Carl played 4 years for the University of Arizona. He served as head coach for the Arizona Women's team where he was named Coach of the Year in his final season. Coach Carl led our Junior Varsity team to two consecutive league titles in 2013 (undefeated season) and 2014. Carl serves as Head Coach of the Legacy Water Polo Club in the offseason.
Assistant Junior Varsity Coach/Admin.
Rodger Langland
Rodger Langland has been apart of our staff since 2005 after having his two sons Todd and Blake go through our program. Both his sons were standout water polo players and swimmers. Todd and Blake are both nationally recognized swimmers at UC San Diego. Rodger’s relentless efforts to help both our water polo and swim program is hard to match. He handles much of our administrative details as far as transportation, game day setup, etc. He assists both the JV and Varsity teams during practice and games. Both Rodger and Jan live in the Carmel Valley Village.
Head Freshman Coach
Jake Rianda
Coach Rianda is another alumni on our coaching staff. Jake graduated in 2007 and was team captain his senior year at Carmel High School. Jake works for his family business at Coastal Tractor in Salinas. His brother Kamron is the head swim coach at Carmel High. We are very excited to have Jake apart of our coaching staff. His knowledge and enthusiasm will benefit our freshman greatly.
Assistant Freshman Coach
Chimay Skinner
Chimay is a recent alumni who helped lead Carmel High School to a league championship in 2012. He was a two year varsity player who was an "All League" selection in his senior year. We are very proud to have Chimay come back to our program as a coach. Chimay is currently a full time student at Monterey Peninsula College.
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