Coaches

Alexander "Sasha" Potulnitsky - Technical Director/Coach
Former pro-water polo athlete and Olympian, Sasha Potulnitsky has dedicated over 35 years to the sport. As a native born Ukrainian, he is a well known, highly decorated gold, silver and bronze medalist, as well as an honored team member of the “Dynamo” Lvov Water Polo Club, Lvov, Ukraine. During his pro-water polo career, Sasha represented Ukraine at numerous international competitions and cups, and led his Ukrainian Olympic Team as Captain for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Sasha has been coaching in the United States since 2005 as a Head Coach at The European Water Polo Club and Second Coach at the Stanford Water Polo Club in Palo Alto, CA. Sasha brings an incredible depth of knowledge, experience and absolute love for the sport. His coaching philosophy is founded on building strong friendships, teamwork, and discipline as he develops in his players a passion for the sport of water polo.
Former pro-water polo athlete and Olympian, Sasha Potulnitsky has dedicated over 35 years to the sport. As a native born Ukrainian, he is a well known, highly decorated gold, silver and bronze medalist, as well as an honored team member of the “Dynamo” Lvov Water Polo Club, Lvov, Ukraine. During his pro-water polo career, Sasha represented Ukraine at numerous international competitions and cups, and led his Ukrainian Olympic Team as Captain for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Sasha has been coaching in the United States since 2005 as a Head Coach at The European Water Polo Club and Second Coach at the Stanford Water Polo Club in Palo Alto, CA. Sasha brings an incredible depth of knowledge, experience and absolute love for the sport. His coaching philosophy is founded on building strong friendships, teamwork, and discipline as he develops in his players a passion for the sport of water polo.
![]() Victor Adler - Club Director/Coach
Dr. Adler teaches math at the Harker School and has coached Harker's varsity boys water polo team since 2008 as well as assisting with the JV boys team. He played club water polo at Duke for four years and founded, played on, and coached the club team at his graduate school, the University of Rochester. In three years from its inception, he led that team to an appearance in CWPA Club National Championships and was named conference coach of the year. He has also refereed at Club National Championships. He has played with Bay Area Masters team. |
![]() Ron Usher - Swim Director
Coach Ron has been involved in aquatics in the South Bay for over 30 years. He coached at Foothill College and had many state and national champions, numerous high schools and age-group teams. He's known for teaching swimmers to have great strokes, have fun and swim fast. Currently, he works as an Adapted PE Specialist for Santa Clara County. You can follow him at www.athleticskillsforkids.com |