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Spartan Water Polo Camp at Valley Christian High School

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Camp Overview

COME JOIN US MAY 30-31 AT THE
SPARTAN WATER POLO CAMP!

Come join us this summer at the Spartan Water Polo Camp at San Jose State University directed by SJSU interim head coach, Cristian Tanase. **Please note: Due to a facility issue at the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center Pool campers will now train each day at Valley Christian High School. Address: 100 Skyway Dr, Unit 110, San Jose, CA 95111.

Don’t miss this opportunity to work with the top players and coaches in the country. This camp is open to any and all current and prospective water polo athletes between the ages listed below.

Highlights Include

  • Superior instruction from collegiate head coaches
  • Low camper to staff ratio
  • Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages
  • Every camper receives a Nike Water Polo Camp T-shirt

Camp Coaches

  • Cristian tanase san jose state water polo

    Cristian Tanase

    Camp Director

    An Alumni of the SJSU Men’s Water Polo Program, Cristian Tanase is in his first year as an assistant coach for the SJSU women’s team.

    Cristian tanase san jose state water polo

    Cristian Tanase

    Camp Director

    His past experience comes from head coaching at local Bay Area high schools such as The Harker School, Adrian Wilcox High School, and assisting at Los Gatos High School. While coaching the girl’s team at The Harker School, the team achieved the highest program ranking during the 2022 season with a 2nd place finish in the Central Coast Section. He is also coaching club at San Jose Express Water Polo Club and he is involved with the Olympic Development Program (ODP) assisting the Cadet Team for the Pacific Zone.

    Cristian graduated in 2021 with a degree in Kinesiology focusing in exercise science as well as minoring in Nutrition for sport performance. He achieved the Dean’s Scholar Award in 2019-2020 and 2020-21. As a student-athlete, Cristian was a two-time Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) Academic All-America award in 2018 and 2019.

    Cristian earned his master’s degree in sports psychology at San Jose State in 2022, where he served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach. As a strength and conditioning coach he was leading the training protocols for the physical preparation of women’s water polo, men’s water polo, women’s swimming & diving, and track & field athletes.

    Cristian is originally from Bucharest, Romania where he grew up playing for Steaua Bucharest and Rapid Bucharest.

Camp Details

This summer, San Jose State is offering one session of day camp for ages 10-18. Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed in groups with other swimmers having similar abilities and goals. Our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.

2026 OVERVIEW
  • Dates: May 30-31
  • Age Group: 10-18
  • Gender: Coed
  • Camp Type: Day Camp
  • Schedule: SAT 10AM-4PM & SUN 9AM-3PM *Please note time change
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
  • Program: The Skills Camp program is designed for youth and high school players (Ages 10-18). This program focuses on advanced skills, position specific training for divers, shooters, goalies and 2 meter offense & defense, team concepts and an overall intense level of competition. Campers also have the opportunity to compete daily in games against each other.
CAMP ADDRESS

Valley Christian High School
Aquatic Center
100 Skyway Dr Unit 110
San Jose, CA 95111

Click Here for Directions

CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT *PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE

Saturday

  • Check-in between 9:45-10:00am at the Valley Christian HS Aquatic Center.
  • Camp runs 10:00am-4:00pm
  • Camp concludes at 4:00pm each day.

Sunday

  • Check-in between 8:45-9:00am at the Valley Christian HS Aquatic Center.
  • Camp runs 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Camp concludes at 3:00pm each day.

There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child on time.

MEALS

Lunch is NOT provided each day. Please bring a healthy lunch and snacks each day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
  • Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
  • Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
  • Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers will receive a Nike Water Polo Camps t-shirt and prizes.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
  • Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
  • Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
  • Equipment Needed: Please bring your water swimsuit, swim cap, googles and towel(s)
  • Facility: Christian HS Aquatic Center
  • Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

Items:

  • Dryland Training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
  • Warm jacket and sweats
  • Backpack
  • Water Polo Suit
  • Rubber Caps
  • Googles
  • 2 x Towels
  • Hat or Visor
  • Sandals/Flip Flops
  • Water Bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Healthy Lunch and Snacks each day
  • Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

NIKE SWIM CAMP FAQ

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Facility

Valley Christian High School

Campers train each day at Valley Christian High School's pool located at 100 Skyway Dr, Unit 110, San Jose, CA 95111.

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

Team Discount: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. Please have a team contact reach out directly to the USSC office at 1-800-645-3226 to receive a discount code to identify your group. Campers may then register through the website at their convenience and apply the coupon code during check-out.

Sample Daily Schedule

8:50 AM Campers arrive, stretch

9:00 AM Opening Comments and Discussion

9:15 AM Pool Session 1

Noon Lunch

1:00 PM Supervised Free Time

1:30 PM Pool Session 2 & Dry land exercises

3:00 PM Camper depart

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FAQS

  • Address: Valley Christian High School, San Jose, California 95111. Led by camp director Cristian Tanase.

  • This camp is for athletes ages 10 to 18, coed. All skill levels welcome. Campers may be grouped by age, skill, or experience.

  • This camp currently has no active sessions. Join the priority list to be the first to know when new dates are released. Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226.

  • Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed in groups with other swimmers having similar abilities and goals. Our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.

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