| Vladimir Ushakov Surrey Water Polo Club Head Coach Since Vladimir's arrival Surrey Water Polo has achieved significant success. He played 16 years of professional water polo with Dynamo Moscow and other clubs he has been a member of Russian, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan national teams, and participated in the 2012 Olympics. Vladimir has trained with some of the best coaches in the world, and has helped our athletes win numerous recreational and national medals. |
Hayley McKelvey General Manager & Coach -- Hayley is a 2x Olympian and former member of the Canadian Senior Women’s National Water Polo Team. She began her water polo journey in BC and went on to compete at the NCAA Div 1 level with USC, where she won 2 national championships and earned her bachelors degree. With extensive international playing experience and a passion for mentorship, Hayley has transitioned into coaching and leadership roles, working with athletes of all ages across Canada. As General Manager and Coach at Surrey Water Polo Club, Hayley is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance environment where athletes can thrive both in and out of the pool! | 
Marie Anderson Head Coach - Competitive Women -- Marie has coached water polo in the Lower Mainland for the better part of the last eight years after getting her start with the North Delta Sunfish. She has been lucky enough to both coach and assist teams that have won Provincial, Western Canadian, and National medals over that time and has worked with many talented coaches and athletes. Marie has experience coaching at all age levels, as well as position specific goalie training. Marie is very excited to jump back into the water polo world and use her passion for helping athletes discover their confidence and grow their skills. | 
Vlad Soslovskyi Development Coach -- Vlad is joining the SWP coaching staff for his first season with the Club. With more than 10+ years of professional athlete experience and 15+ years of coaching experience, Vlad is a great addition to our pool deck. Vlad has played professionally in Ukraine, Turkey, Greece and Saudi Arabia. From the moment you meet Vlad his kindness, passion and knowledge of water polo is evident. With a Bachelor's degree in Teaching & Physical Education, Vlad is able to connect with teams of all ages to focus on swim and water polo basics. |
Yuri Cowie Lead Coach - Development Team -- Yuri has been involved in water polo for 12 years as an athlete, referee, and coach. She started playing with the Haney Neptunes in Maple Ridge, then joined Fraser Valley Water Polo, and finally finished her career playing Div I water polo in the NCAA with California State University, Northridge. She graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and a minor in Chemistry and recently completed her Bachelor of Education at UFV. With vast experience playing and coaching, Yuri is excited to start her journey with Surrey Water Polo to pass on her knowledge and love for the sport. | Liam Milne Coach - Development Team -- Coming Soon! | 
Taylor Laine Assistant Coach - Comp Women -- Taylor has been involved in water polo for many years as both an athlete and a coach. She has played water polo for the Coquitlam Sharks, Coquitlam Lions and Pacific Storm and was granted the opportunity to coach for all three clubs. Taylor’s coaching journey has been fueled by her passion for helping athletes grow and develop their skills, leaving a positive impact on the water polo community as she begins her 10th year of coaching. Entering her second year with Surrey Water Polo, Taylor is looking forward to passing on her knowledge and passion for the sport. |
Vlad Kruglikovskiy Assistant Coach - Competitive Men -- Vlad has 15 years of experience playing water polo in Kazakhstan, including participation in the country’s Junior National Team. He has been coaching locally for 5 years, winning multiple medals in the Lower Mainland Water Polo and BCSSA leagues. As a water polo coach, his ultimate goal is to create a supportive and inclusive environment that embraces diversity and encourages both individual and team growth. His contributions to the sport have been substantial, reflecting his dedication and talent in the sport. Vlad graduated medical school in 1995 with a pediatric specialty, and is currently upgrading his education. | 
Evgeni Moschovic Assistant Coach - Competitive Men -- Evgeni's water polo career began in Israel, where he participated with the Junior National program. He has participated in numerous FINA masters tournaments, and is currently also a Water Polo Canada NCL referee. As a coach, Evgeni hopes to help instil a love for the sport while also fostering a competitive spirit in each of his athletes. His wealth of experience will be a significant benefit to our high performance program, benefiting not only our athletes individually but also elevating the overall energy and enthusiasm of our team. Evgeni has been a key piece of the SWP coaching staff and we are thrilled to have him back for another season! | 
Jacob Lucci Assistant Coach - All Programs -- Jacob began his water polo journey at just eight years old with Sunfish Water Polo. At age 12, he transitioned to the West Coast Warriors, where he quickly made his mark. In 2018, Jacob was named MVP and top goal scorer at the 14U Western National Championship. The following year, he played a pivotal role on the Warriors' 16U team, helping them secure a silver medal at the National Championship and finishing as the team's second-highest goal scorer.
In 2020, Jacob captained the undefeated Warriors 16U team, demonstrating strong leadership both in and out of the pool. Unfortunately, their season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic in April.
As a coach, Jacob is passionate about creating the opportunities he didn’t have—helping athletes reach their highest potential. He strives to foster a supportive, motivated environment where players grow not only as athletes, but also as teammates and individuals. |
