Huntington Beach, CA - Two-time Olympian and former USA Senior National Team Assistant Coach Kyle Kopp was recently named Women's Water Polo and Swim Coach at Golden West College.  Kopp will become the first full-time faculty member at Golden West for Women's Water Polo and Swimming.  He has an extensive background in water polo where he has been an assistant coach for the Women's National Team since 2001. 

Kopp is a 1996 and 2000 Olympian, and during his career he was known for his aggressive style of play and tireless work ethic. While with the National Team, Kopp was party to a 1997 FINA World Cup gold medal and two Pan American Games gold medals in 1995 and 1999.  In his playing days at Long Beach State, Kopp was a three-time All-American and All-Big West selection, capturing All-Tournament Team honors at the NCAA Championships in 1988 and 1989. In 1988, Kopp was named the Big West Most Valuable Player after leading all scorers at the NCAA tournament. 

Guy Baker (USA Water Polo Director of Olympic Development) and Kyle Kopp were responsible for the development of P.A.C.E clinics which are geared towards teaching and educating local coaches, and athletes on the system that is identified as one of the best in the world.  "I am really excited about the opportunity to teach and coach at Golden West.  Huntington Beach is a great location to help with development of water polo in and around our surrounding community," remarked Kopp.