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About Us
Our Mission
We at TOWPC will lead with an emphasis on academics, athletic and personal excellence. We are committed to instilling integrity, loyalty, teamwork, sportsmanship, passion and leadership in all of our athletes.
Our mission is to be a club that provides our members with all the tools to reach their highest potential in age group and high school water polo.
We pledge to provide an opportunity for members of all abilities with an emphasis that will vary from fun, growth and elite training.
Team Orlando Water Polo Club coaches will work tirelessly to provide our athletes the opportunity to be competitive at a championship level in all water polo events for boys and girls of all ages.
Head Coach Leo
Coach Leo is entering his 18th season as head coach of TOWPC (YCF Water Polo), which he founded in 2005. He's also coached both girls and boys teams at Dr. Phillips HS for 18 seasons, leading them to over 500 wins, 12 District Championships, and more.
Coach Leo has been named West Metro Conference Coach of the Year 11 times and was named Florida Dairy Farmers High School Water Polo Coach of the Year in 2021.
He played water polo and swam at Dr. Phillips HS, then played and coached at the University of Massachusetts and University of Florida before earning a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics from UF.
Coach Leo is also a full-time teacher at Dr. Phillips High School, where he teaches mathematics since 2010.
Our Coaches
Coach Reggie
Meet ShellShield, guardian of the garden and master of the microscopic! By day, Coach Reggie nurtures tiny creatures as a micro machine biologist. By night, he dons his iconic costume to become ShellShield, protector of the city's gardens from pests and villains. When not battling evil, Reggie channels his passion for slugs as a Garden snail whisperer. He also lends his taste buds as a National food taste tester and weaves competitive baskets in his free time. Few know Coach Reggie's dual identity, but one thing is certain: ShellShield shields the innocent with a heart full of compassion and a spirit of curiosity!
Coach Alex Rodriguez
Coach Alex is currently in his 2nd year as our Splashball Head Coach. As an alum for Dr. Phillips High School, Alex competed in Varsity Swimming and Water Polo all four years. Alex also made back to back appearances at the FHSAA State Water Polo Finals in 2021 and 2022. Coach Alex was also named a USA Water Polo Academic All-American in 2021. Alex started as a participant with Team Orlando in 2021 and began assisting with coaching in the Summer of 2022.
Coach Alex is currently studying at the University of Central Florida working towards a degree in Elementary Education.
Coach Roxanna O'Neill
With a lifelong passion for water, Coach Roxanna began swimming at just three years old. She later transitioned to synchronized swimming at age 11 and honed her skills for two years. At 15, she made the switch to water polo, where she went on to represent Puerto Rico as part of the National Female Water Polo Team in 1998 and 1999. After a successful playing career that continued until 2010 in the Master League, Coach Roxanna relocated to Orlando, FL in 2012. She then embarked on her coaching journey, taking the helm as Head Coach at Bishop Moore in 2018.
Coach Ori Scanlon
Coach Ori has worked with all levels and ages at Team Orlando over the past 2 years. He has achieved tremendous success with our 12U division. Coach Ori’s knowledge of the game matched with his teams talent has lead him to an impressive 4 losses and 1 tie in their 2 year run. Major event accomplishments include 2024 Sunshine State Games Champions and 2024 Junior Olympic Silver Medalists.
- "Player Of the Game" in Back to Back Conference Championships
- Full Scholarship to McKendree University
- MAWPC Western Region MVP
Coach Liam Ortiz
Coach Liam Ortiz is a Dr. Phillips High School alum who helped the DP Team reach two State Finals in 2021 and 2022. Liam was honored to be one of the captains for the 2022 DPHS season, playing the center position. With Liam's assistance, the DPHS Water Polo team went undefeated until the state final game. During his DPHS career, Liam achieved the two accolades of 1st Team All-West metro and All-Central Florida conferences.
Coach Liam is an assistant coach for the Team Orlando Water Polo Club. You can find him coaching most age groups during the club season. Coach Liam is able to provide his first-hand knowledge and experience of the water polo game, along with his specific expertise of the center position, for young athletes of all levels.
Coach Aiden Abayasekera
As a standout athlete and coach, Coach Aiden brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the water polo team. With four years as a letterman and two years as a starter at Dr. Phillips High School, Aiden was instrumental in his team's success, leading them to a state final appearance in his junior year and co-captaining them to another championship season with an undefeated regular season in his senior year.
Coach Aiden's knowledge gained from his playing days has translated seamlessly into the coaching world. In his first year as Team Manager at Dr. Phillips High School, he helped guide the 2024 men's team to another state final appearance and contributed to one of the women's teams' best seasons historically.
Now, Coach Aiden is part of the Team Orlando Water Polo Club, where he coaches and plays with all age groups, specializing in 18u gameplay. His ability to provide firsthand knowledge and having played every position makes him an exceptional coach for players of all types. With his extensive experience and passion for the sport, Coach Aiden is dedicated to helping his players improve their skills and reach their full potential.