University of the Pacific Men's Water Polo
Coaching Staff (7)
Head Coach
James Graham completed his 17th season as head coach of the men's water polo program in 2025 and his 12th season as the head coach of the women in 2026. In July
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General Manager
Pacific men's water polo legend Alex Obert returned to his alma mater as General Manager prior to the 2025 season. Obert, who graduated in 2016 from Pacific
Director of Operations
Andrew Cates joined the Pacific men's and women's water polo programs for the 2025-26 season. He will be the primary person responsible for all team logistics, travel
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Associate Head Coach
Derek Clappis joined the Pacific Men's and Women's Water Polo programs as an assistant coach in the 2021-22 season and was promoted to associate head coach for the
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Assistant Director of Athlete Performance
Joe Sarcos was named an Assistant Director of Athlete Performance in Sept. 2021 and was elevated to Director of Athlete Performance prior to the 2025-26 year. He
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Assistant Director of Sports Medicine (MWP, WWP)
Patrick Saiki joined Pacific in the Fall of 2022 as the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine, overseeing Men’s Soccer & Women’s Water Polo. Before joining
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Scott Biedermann ’05, ’20 joined Pacific in 2012 and became vice president of development and alumni relations in July 2021 after progressing through the ranks of
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Last verified: Mar 2026