Brooke Higgins

Directing camp is Brooke Higgins a highly experienced water polo coach with a rich history of leadership and success. His focus on player development has led the team to multiple league titles, CCS appearances and playoff victories. Brooke’s dedication and extensive experience make him a key leader in Stevenson’s water polo program. Since becoming head coach in 2022, Brooke has led the Pirates to three more Pacific Coast Athletic League titles as well as three CCS appearances and two CCS playoff victories.

Brooke Higgins ’92 played water polo all four of his high school years at Stevenson and finished his career as captain of the 1991 team. He then went on to play water polo at Boston College during its time as a Division 1 program. A four-year starter, Brooke was captain his senior year and earned Academic All American Honors. Post-college, Brooke played for the Harrison Park Club in Chicago as well as Club Providencia in Santiago, Chile.

He returned to Stevenson as assistant coach in 2002, working alongside Jim Fannin. After a few years with Coach Fannin, Brooke left the coaching ranks for another professional opportunity but returned as head JV coach in 2013 to focus on player development. He was instrumental in developing Stevenson’s homegrown talent, with players who went on to play at LMU, Cornell, Middlebury, Boston College and more.

In addition to his role at Stevenson, Brooke also coaches for the local water polo club Monterey Bay United and led the 14U squad in 2023 to both a Frozen Cup championship and a successful run in the team’s inaugural season in the Elite Futures series. Brooke continues to play for Otter Bay Water Polo, a local master’s club.