🥉 Our 12U Girls finished
3rd in the nation
at the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics.

Swimming

Year-round swim with summer-league flexibility.

Led by Coach Michelle Sperling. A US Swim club focused on year-round training geared for summer, with no meets or competitions right now. Minimal volunteer commitment. From learn-to-stroke through college-prep.

Back Bay swim and water polo athletes together in the pool on a sunny day

The Head Coach

Led by an All-American who swam at the highest level.

Michelle Sperling

Program Director · Head Swim Coach
  • NCAA All-American
  • 15 years coaching at the club level
  • Coached athletes to Olympic Trials qualifying times
  • Year-round + summer-league flexibility specialist

Open assistant role

Email to inquire
  • Part-time + per-meet stipend roles
  • USA Swimming certification required
  • Comped meet fees and apparel

Practice Schedule

When we swim.

Group

Location

Days

Time

Age-Group (8–12)

UCI Crawford Hall

Mon, Wed, Fri

4:30–5:30pm

Pre-Senior (11–13)

UCI Crawford Hall

Mon, Wed, Fri

5:00–6:30pm

Senior (13+)

UCI Crawford Hall

Mon–Fri

5:30–7:00pm

Masters / Adult

University High School

Tue, Thu

6:00–7:00am

How to Start

Three steps to your first practice.

  1. 1

    Reach out

    Email Michelle at backbaywaterpolo@gmail.com or call 949-400-4934. Tell us your athlete’s age and experience level.

  2. 2

    Free practice week

    Come to a full week of practices, no commitment. Suits, caps, and goggles available to borrow.

  3. 3

    Register & start

    If it’s a fit, register online and start the next week. Monthly billing, no annual commitment.

Ready to start the season?

Register now, or come try one practice at no charge.