Nike 5meter Water Polo Camp at UC Santa Cruz

Genai! My kids loved learning from him, both because of his skills and because he made it fun.

My son improved on offense, he came home explaining what he learned.

She had a lot of fun, made new friends and learned new skills.

My child had a lot of fun. The counselors were friendly and helpful. He learned a lot of fundamental skills.

My daughter loved the coaches- particularly their patience. She also made fantastic friends that supported one another.

Overall a great camp!

My son loved learning new skills through drills and learning different ways to position himself to receive the ball. He really enjoyed when skills were taught by being broken down and demonstrated on deck for all of the campers, as well as the focus on game awareness. Overall, a great camp.

Overall a great camp!

My son loved learning new skills through drills and learning different ways to position himself to receive the ball. He really enjoyed when skills were taught by being broken down and demonstrated on deck for all of the campers, as well as the focus on game awareness. Overall, a great camp.

Loved Camp!

I loved this camp because I was able to learn new techniques, built confidence, make new friends, and enjoy the college dorm experience.

Loved Camp!

I loved this camp because I was able to learn new techniques, built confidence, made new friends, and enjoy the college dorm experience.

Great First Experience!

I would totally recommend this camp to anyone who is just starting water polo. Fundamentals are a main focus at this camp and I found that they made me a better player. The coaching staff was always there for the campers and always had a smile on their face. This was my first water polo camp and I really enjoyed it and I would definitely return.

Great First Experience!

I would totally recommend this camp to anyone who is just starting water polo. Fundamentals are a main focus at this camp and I found that they made me a better player. The coaching staff was always there for the campers and always had a smile on their face. This was my first water polo camp and I really enjoyed it and I would definitely return.

Highly recommend!

I loved this camp and would definitely recommend it to my teammates! Highlight of the camp was meeting Genai, I really enjoyed his attitude and instruction. Learning offense and defense for 2 meter defenders and learning 6 on 5 formations with throwing was also great.

Highly recommend!

I loved this camp and would definitely recommend it to my teammates! Highlight of the camp was meeting Genai, I really enjoyed his attitude and instruction. Learning offense and defense for 2 meter defenders and learning 6 on 5 formations with throwing was also great.

Loved it!

My daughter loved the drills and instruction...she definitely increased her sense of confidence in the pool and her skill level improved. She loved her head coach as well as the staff!

Loved it!

My daughter loved the drills and instruction...she definitely increased her sense of confidence in the pool and her skill level improved. She loved her head coach as well as the staff!

I plan to return every year!

They pay great attention to you as a group, they work on individual and team skills. They also made sure that while they pushed you hard, they didn't push you too far to the point of injuring ourselves - safety and skills are both goals. I plan to return every year.

I plan to return every year!

They pay great attention to you as a group, they work on individual and team skills. They also made sure that while they pushed you hard, they didn't push you too far to the point of injuring ourselves - safety and skills are both goals. I plan to return every year.

Coaches really care about learning process!

Lovely environment, coaches really care about learning process. They teach the skills and techniques of the game very well. They also help with strategy and understanding of the game.

I loved it!

It was my second year at UCSC and loved it. There are three sessions in the pool and Genai always gives great talks about the game and beyond. Like college and nutrition. It was my first year and I loved it. The coaches were really nice and helped me with my game. I definitely want to come back.

Coaches really care about learning process!

Lovely environment, coaches really care about learning process. They teach the skills and techniques of the game very well. They also help with strategy and understanding of the game.

I loved it!

It was my second year at UCSC and loved it. There are three sessions in the pool and Genai always gives great talks about the game and beyond. Like college and nutrition. It was my first year and I loved it. The coaches were really nice and helped me with my game. I definitely want to come back.

Highlight of the summer!

Last summer when my daughter was 12, she attended the Nike Water polo day camp, she was one of the younger players, but it didn't matter - the kids and coaches were awesome, and she couldn't wait to go back each day. Megan begged to go back again this summer and had the same awesome experience - thanks for making this the highlight of her summer!!

Highlight of the summer!

Last summer when my daughter was 12, she attended the Nike Water polo day camp, she was one of the younger players, but it didn't matter - the kids and coaches were awesome, and she couldn't wait to go back each day. Megan begged to go back again this summer and had the same awesome experience - thanks for making this the highlight of her summer!!

Loved camp!

In this camp, great food, experienced instructors, and tons of great water polo are all there is to find. You learn many new tricks, and you perfect your techniques, whether you are an advanced player, or just learning to throw the ball. I definitely recommend this camp to Water Polo players of all levels.

Loved camp!

In this camp, great food, experienced instructors, and tons of great water polo are all there is to find. You learn many new tricks, and you perfect your techniques, whether you are an advanced player, or just learning to throw the ball. I definitely recommend this camp to Water Polo players of all levels.

Thanks!

Nike's Water Polo Camp was the highlight of my daughter's summer! Because she was only 12, we were a little nervous sending her to the overnight camp but the staff and counclers were so great, our apprehensions were gone the first day! She improved so much that her home coaches noticed a difference right away. I'd recommend this camp and we'll be back next year!

Fun, positive experience.

My daughter was apprehensive about going to camp because she had a not so good experience earlier in the summer. WOW, she was so impressed with the coaches, their kindness and instruction, and besides that, it was a whole ton of fun!!!! She can't wait to go back next year.

Thanks!

Nike's Water Polo Camp was the highlight of my daughter's summer! Because she was only 12, we were a little nervous sending her to the overnight camp but the staff and counclers were so great, our apprehensions were gone the first day! She improved so much that her home coaches noticed a difference right away. I'd recommend this camp and we'll be back next year!

Fun, positive experience.

My daughter was apprehensive about going to camp because she had a not so good experience earlier in the summer. WOW, she was so impressed with the coaches, their kindness and instruction, and besides that, it was a whole ton of fun!!!! She can't wait to go back next year.

Exceeded our expectations!

The Nike Water Polo camp exceeded our expectations. My son mentioned that he worked hard during the four day camp but had fun each day. As a parent I listened to the Day One introductory speech by Genai and the closing discussion on Day Four. What stood out in both of these discussions were advice on Nutrition, advice on techniques to stay focused and to continue to improve individual athletic skills, goal setting for Academic and athletic achievement, Motivational life examples and techniques to use in everyday life, the struggles and triumph of sticking with a sport that can lead to success through perseverance and hard work. Additionally, keeping things real by having fun each day during camp. Good job Nike Water Polo camp and Genai for being a good Mentor to these young athletes.

Exceeded our expectations!

The Nike Water Polo camp exceeded our expectations. My son mentioned that he worked hard during the four day camp but had fun each day. As a parent I listened to the Day One introductory speech by Genai and the closing discussion on Day Four. What stood out in both of these discussions were advice on Nutrition, advice on techniques to stay focused and to continue to improve individual athletic skills, goal setting for Academic and athletic achievement, Motivational life examples and techniques to use in everyday life, the struggles and triumph of sticking with a sport that can lead to success through perseverance and hard work. Additionally, keeping things real by having fun each day during camp. Good job Nike Water Polo camp and Genai for being a good Mentor to these young athletes.

Safety was a high priority!

This was our first camp...I liked that safety for the children was a high priority. I liked that Day One assigned each child to a partner and instructions were given about the rules associated with going to dining hall etc...Always in 2's I think the administrative and operational process was simple.

Safety was a high priority!

This was our first camp...I liked that safety for the children was a high priority. I liked that Day One assigned each child to a partner and instructions were given about the rules associated with going to dining hall etc...Always in 2's I think the administrative and operational process was simple.

Excellent!

Well worth it. My daughter loved the staff and especially learned a lot from the Olympian Genai Kerr. He was very inspirational!!

Excellent!

Well worth it. My daughter loved the staff and especially learned a lot from the Olympian Genai Kerr. He was very inspirational!!

Great instruction!

Great instruction and staff!! They diagram on the white board illustrating different waterpolo plays is helpful in a game setting.

Great instruction!

Great instruction and staff!! They diagram on the white board different waterpolo plays which is helpful in a game setting.

Will definitely return next year!

My 12 yr old son enjoyed so much the overnight camp. Made new friends and learned a lot of water polo skills. UC Santa Cruz has a very beautiful campus and his first dorm experience was positive. Will definitely return next year to improve his skills.

Great Experience!

My son (14) loved the instruction from the Olympic coach!

Will definitely return next year!

My 12 yr old son enjoyed so much the overnight camp. Made new friends and learned a lot of water polo skills. UC Santa Cruz has a very beautiful campus and his first dorm experience was positive. Will definitely return next year to improve his skills.