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04/10
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Dan (DK9) Klatt *** COMING UP
Klatt Named Women’s Senior National Team Assistant Coach
Dan Klatt, a 2004 Olympian and Head Coach of the UC-Irvine Women’s Water Polo Team will join the USA Women’s Senior National Team Coaching Staff as an Assistant Coach, Head Coach Adam Krikorian announced today. Klatt led the Senior “B” Team to a first place finish at the Canada Cup in late 2009 and returns to the National Team scene after a decorated playing career.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with some of the best water polo minds and talent in the world,” said Klatt. “It is an honor to be a part of the team that represents the greatest country in the world in the sport of water polo. I consider myself very fortunate to be a part of USA Water Polo. I look forward to learning from the coaching staff and athletes, and helping the United States win a gold medal in London.”
Klatt is a 2001 graduate of UC-Irvine and helped guide the Anteaters to a Big West Tournament Championship in 2009 in the conference’s inaugural season. He competed with the USA Men’s Senior National Team during the early part of the 2000s and was part of the group that took home a seventh place finish at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
“I’m very excited that Dan will be continuing with us as we move forward. He was an important addition for the fall and his experience and success as an athlete and a coach speak for itself. Dan’s work ethic, enthusiasm, and passion for the sport will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the entire group,” said Krikorian.
Krikorian, Klatt, and recently named Assistant Coach Heather Moody will take the sidelines together for the first time in late June when Team USA hosts China.
Klatt replaces Aaron Chaney who will join the Women’s Junior National Team as an Assistant Coach.
About USA Water Polo
USA Water Polo, Inc. is the national governing body for water polo in America, overseeing our United States Olympic program as well as 20 different championship events annually, such as Junior Olympics and Masters Championships. With more than 35,000 members, USAWP is also the sanctioning authority for more than 500 tournaments nationwide. USAWP is committed to the development of the sport nationwide. It fosters grass-roots expansion of the sport, providing a national system of affiliated clubs, certified coaches and officials.




