Ricardo Azevedo
Head CoachHead Coach for USA Men’s Water Polo Team, USA Junior Team and CSULB. Former Head Coach of Chinese Men’s & Women’s National Teams for 2016 Rio Olympics.
What is 908 Water Polo Club
More than a water polo club. We’re a family.
We develop athletes through hard work while building a real community. 908 is a development club focused on giving each athlete the skills and mindset to succeed beyond their age group.
Why we started 908
A Better Place to Learn. A Stronger Way to Compete.
908 began with a simple purpose: to give our own children a place to learn in a competitive, family-centered environment, guided by experienced, technical coaches who could help them grow as athletes and fall in love with the game.
As word spread, more families wanted in. Today we welcome athletes at every level, from first-timers to those chasing the highest levels of competition. At our core, we’re still that same club: high-level training, welcoming families, and coaches who care — preparing kids for a great age-group experience and for what comes after, in high school and beyond.
What makes 908 different
We’re built from a parent’s perspective, so we understand what families actually need: clear communication, real organization, and a positive environment.
We prioritize technical development — athletes learning the right way from experienced coaches, not just playing more games and hoping to improve. Our coaching philosophy is different, too: we want to win now, but our real focus is athletes winning later. Too many clubs chase short-term wins at their kids’ expense.
Why families choose 908
We’re a club run by champions — experienced, decorated coaches who’ve led teams to victory and are now dedicated to developing the next generation. We give kids their best chance to succeed, now and later.
Our Values
- Competitiveness with purpose
- Tradition and belonging
- Character-focused
- Family-centered
- Accountability
- Professionalism
Meet Our Coaches
Train with Olympic champions, national team coaches, and certified performance specialists.
Tony Azevedo
Main Coach & Mentor5x Olympian & Silver Medalist. 4x NCAA MVP & former Team USA Captain. Stanford Grad, Harvard Masters.
Ryan Bailey
Coach4x Olympian & Silver Medalist, 5x Pan American Games Gold Medalist, Considered to be one of the best centers in the world.
Cassie Azevedo
CoachLong Beach State All American & all-time leading scorer. Played professionally in Hungary & Italy. Former female youth coach at Rari Nantes Camogli.
