Coaching /Player Development

Good Shepherd has built a reputation of being a leading school on the Coast in waterpolo. The strength of the sport within the community continues to grow with approximately 100 students at Good Shepherd playing this exciting game across age groups from Year 4 - 12 each year.

The introduction to waterpolo at Good Shepherd is provided through our Junior Years HPE and SCISSA programs. These programs lead interested students on to playing for the College in the annual Sunshine Coast Schools Waterpolo competition. With over 90 teams entered across 16 divisions in this competition, it has grown into a highly reputable competition of an extremely high standard. Waterpolo is also one of the sports considered each year for the annual Good Shepherd sports camp.

Coaching is provided on a weekly basis for players during the waterpolo season, beginning in Term 2 each year. The current coaches for Good Shepherd waterpolo are Mr Glenn Connors, Ms Meagan Oakley, Mr Craig Moore and Ms Yolanda Brady, all having extensive knowledge and experience of the game.

Senior students are provided the opportunity to be selected into open teams at District, Regional and State level.

In addition, the College has a close affiliation with Noosa Waterpolo and Sunshine Coast Waterpolo, who provide opportunities for younger players eager to increase their skill base and fitness level outside of the College waterpolo program. Players are encouraged to join these associations that provide extra opportunities to play at Regional and State level for age groups, 12 year old to 16 year old, with many students going on to represent the Independent District and Sunshine Coast from these avenues of opportunity.

Competitions 2023