SDAC Board of Directors
The San Diego Athletic Club Water Polo Board of Directors is a group of dedicated volunteers passionate about Masters water polo. Our goal is to continue the legacy of Masters polo throughout San Diego County.
President
Gary Becker
Gary Becker has run the Masters Water Polo program in San Diego County for over 20 years. Gary's water polo experience began in the mid-1960s as a player and grew over the years to include high school, college, and club coaching. Along the way, he has served as the founding chair of the Pacific Southwest Zone, administrator for the San Diego Water Polo Club, Old Mission Bay Water Polo Club, and current SDAC. He has directed water polo camps, hosted and instructed at numerous water polo clinics, mentored officials, and served on the master's Water Polo committee. As a master's athlete for 20+ years, he has competed in almost every Masters Nationals and Bay Area senior games, organized teams for master's tournaments, and competed in FINA Master's World Championships. As an advocate for master's water polo, Gary volunteers his time to help organize teams, host tournaments, innovate ideas for growth, and support the needs and goals for master's development.
Vice President
Matt Becker
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Communications Director
Chloe Janda
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Membership Director
Brian Whitlock
Brian Whitlock grew up in Los Altos, California and attended Pepperdine University where he played NCAA water polo under 4-time Olympian Terry Schroeder. He now lives in beautiful Leucadia with his gorgeous wife Tanya, son Brian III, golden retriever Sapporo, and has a baby girl on the way. If he isn't at the pool, you'll find him at the pickleball courts working on his drop shots.
Equipment Manager & Safety Committee Lead
Rodger Price
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Facilities Director
Kevin Sullivan
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Treasurer
Jeff Davies
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Women's Representative
Mollie Chadwick
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Social Chair
Tanya Whitlock
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