14U Team - Loyola Water Polo Club

Practice Information

Eligibility: Kids born between August 1, 2010 and July 31, 2012 are eligible to join our 14U team.

Focus Areas

The 14U program places a greater emphasis on competitive gameplay while continuing to refine key skills learned at younger age levels. Areas of focus include:

• Competitive Water Polo Tactics: Advanced offensive and defensive strategies for game situations, positioning, and transitions.
• High-Level Swimming & Conditioning: Intensive training to increase endurance, speed, and agility required for competitive play.
• Advanced Ball-Handling & Decision-Making: Mastery of passing, shooting under pressure, and making fast, strategic decisions in the pool.
• Game IQ & Strategy: Understanding of complex plays, offensive formations, defensive maneuvers, and situational awareness.
• Sportsmanship & Leadership: Emphasizing the importance of respect, teamwork, and developing leadership skills within the team dynamic.
• Physical Conditioning & Injury Prevention: Strengthening the body to prevent injuries through proper warm-ups, cool-downs, and conditioning exercises designed for water polo athletes.

Mandatory Practice Equipment

All 14U athletes are required to bring the following to every practice:

• LWPC Team Suit
• LWPC Team Shirt
• Goggles (for swimming portions of practice)
• Athletic Shoes (for dryland conditioning)
• Water Bottle (hydration is essential)

Attendance Policy

For the 14U team, consistent attendance is crucial for the team’s success, especially as athletes prepare for higher-level competitions. While we understand that scheduling conflicts occur, we ask that families communicate any absences directly to the coach in advance to allow for proper planning.

Practice & Tournament Expectations: Athletes should attend all practices and tournaments to maintain team cohesion and readiness for competition.

Communication: Please notify the coach of any scheduling conflicts with games or practices as early as possible.

Parent Involvement

We encourage parents to get involved with the team! Volunteer opportunities include:

• Capturing content during tournaments
• Helping organize team events
• Providing transportation to games and tournaments

Your involvement helps foster a strong team community!

How to Register

Signing up is easy! To get started:

1. Register your child with USA Water Polo and select the "Trial Athlete" option if it's their first time. Click here to register.
2. Email us to let us know you're interested in the 14U program: loyolawaterpolo@loyolawaterpolo.com.
3. Attend practice and let your child dive into the fun!

We are excited to offer a free trial for new members! If you're interested in trying out the program, please reach out via email.

Session Dues

To participate in LWPC, including any tryout or trial week, athletes must complete online registration and enter credit card information for dues payments. Athletes will not be allowed to practice until the registration is fully processed. Additional fees may apply for games and tournaments.

For more information about session dues, email us.