The S & R Sport Athlete Of The Month is an award designed to honor an outstanding water polo athlete. This water polo athlete will not only excel in the game of water polo but is a true team player in every sense of the word. To nominate an athlete for selection send an email to media@usawaterpolo.org. In 500 words or less explain why this athlete should be honored. Please include the athlete's name, age, hometown, position, and team affiliation (club or high school). Athletes of any age are eligible to win but must be current members of USA Water Polo and in good standing. Winners will be announced each month on usawaterpolo.org and the chosen athlete will receive a $50 gift certificate to S & R Sport. For more information on S & R Sport visit www.srsport.com.


February 2009 - Tommy Gilfillan - Rose Bowl Water Polo


March 2009 - J.C. Lopez - Belen Jesuit High School


April 2009 - Jake Melia - Vegas/Henderson Water Polo


May 2009 - Ariel Oakley - Bishop Moore Catholic High School


July 2009 - Morgan McCardell - Santa Barbara Water Polo Foundation


August 2009 - Wes Hopkins - Kingfish Water Polo



September 2009 - Lauren Van Heukelem - Hilo Water Polo Club



October 2009 - Adam Nevells - Spartan Water Polo Club



November 2009 - Rebecca Pinto - Menlo Mavens


December 2009 - Katrina Husted - Napa Valley Water Polo


February 2010 - Kirsten and Carla Tocchini - Burlingame and Stanford Water Polo


March 2010 - Connor Thelen - Rockford Aquatic Club and Rockford High School


April 2010 - Phoebe Huggins - Cabrillo High School


May 2010 - Candace and Alyssa Filippelli - Foothill Water Polo and Los Osos HS


June 2010 - Laura Reynolds - Peninsula Water Polo


July 2010 - Brock Gordon - Shore Aquatics