Wagner College Women's Water Polo

Radmonovich embarks on his seventh season at the helm of the Wagner Women's Water Polo team, after leading the Seahawks to three straight Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championships.   On September 4th, 2015, Radmonovich was selected to be the inaugural coach of the Wagner Men's Water Polo program, which will begin competition in 2016-17. Wagner College announced the addition of men's water polo and womens fencing to bring the Division I varsity sports up to 22. Radmonovich will serve as head coach for both water polo programs going forward.   The 2016 season proved to be another memorable year for the Seahawks winning their third consecutive MAAC Championship as well as capturing the MAAC regular season title with an undefeated conference record (12-0). Wagner became just the third team in MAAC history to win three consecutive water polo championships after defeating Marist 8-5 to qualify for the NCAA tournament. Once again, the Seahawks became a regular presence in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) National Top 25 Poll reaching as high as 16th after defeating #11 Hartwick 9-8 at the Harvard Invite.   Radmonovich was named MAAC Coach of the Year for the second time in his career after compiling a 29-10 overall record and setting the school record for wins in a single season. Under his leadership, Jess Lundgren was voted MAAC Offensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row and was joined by fellow seniors Lily Doerfler and Megan Rodriguez on the All-MAAC First Team. Additionally, Lundgren was the only student-athlete from an associate member school to be selected for the 35th MAAC Anniversary First Team.   In 2015, the Seahawks captured their second consecutive MAAC postseason title. The Seahawks, who finished second in the regular season standings, bested Marist 10-8 in the final to qualify for the NCAA tournament. Wagner defeated its first top-ten opponent in school history after upsetting 10th-ranked Long Beach State, 5-3 at the Bucknell Invite.   The Seahawks became a steady fixture in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) National Top 25 Poll reaching as high as 14th, a new program record. Jess Lundgren was awarded MAAC Offensive Player of the Year honors while Emily Riddle was named the MAAC Defensive Player of the year under his guidance.   2014 saw Wagner capture its first MAAC championship under his direction, winning both the regular season and conference championship en route to a NCAA tournament appearance.   The 2013 season was a record-setting one for the Seahawks. Radmonovich led his team to 26 wins, which was the most in school history, along with coaching MAAC Rookie of the Year Jess Lundgren, en route to winning MAAC Coach of the Year.   In Radmonovich first season with the Green & White, the Seahawks compiled an overall record of 17-15, finishing second in the MAAC. During that inaugural season, he led Lauren French to Honorable Mention All-American status and aided in the development of Chelsea Beck, the 2011 MAAC Defensive Player of the Year.   Success in the pool has been matched by the efforts in the classroom under Radmonovichs helm, as Wagner has earned the top GPA in the nation among all divisions of water polo teams the past five seasons. Last seasons team average of a 3.61 GPA bested schools such as Stanford, Harvard, and Brown.   Radmonovich has also been instrumental in leading the Seahawks to accomplishments out of the water, as the water polo squad has continued to lead Wagner Athletics participation in the Tunnel to Towers run since its creation. The 5K run helps to honor Steven Siller, a former New York City firefighter that passed away during the September 11th attacks.   Chris Radmonovich Head Coach Alma Mater: Houston, 2002 Experience: Seventh Year Chris Radmonovich embarks on his seventh season at the helm of the Wagner Women's Water Polo team, after leading the Seahawks to three straight Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championships.   On September 4th, 2015, Radmonovich was selected to be the inaugural coach of the Wagner Men's Water Polo program, which will begin competition in 2016-17. Wagner College announced the addition of men's water polo and womens fencing to bring the Division I varsity sports up to 22. Radmonovich will serve as head coach for both water polo programs going forward.   The 2016 season proved to be another memorable year for the Seahawks winning their third consecutive MAAC Championship as well as capturing the MAAC regular season title with an undefeated conference record (12-0). Wagner became just the third team in MAAC history to win three consecutive water polo championships after defeating Marist 8-5 to qualify for the NCAA tournament. Once again, the Seahawks became a regular presence in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) National Top 25 Poll reaching as high as 16th after defeating #11 Hartwick 9-8 at the Harvard Invite.   Radmonovich was named MAAC Coach of the Year for the second time in his career after compiling a 29-10 overall record and setting the school record for wins in a single season. Under his leadership, Jess Lundgren was voted MAAC Offensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row and was joined by fellow seniors Lily Doerfler and Megan Rodriguez on the All-MAAC First Team. Additionally, Lundgren was the only student-athlete from an associate member school to be selected for the 35th MAAC Anniversary First Team.   In 2015, the Seahawks captured their second consecutive MAAC postseason title. The Seahawks, who finished second in the regular season standings, bested Marist 10-8 in the final to qualify for the NCAA tournament. Wagner defeated its first top-ten opponent in school history after upsetting 10th-ranked Long Beach State, 5-3 at the Bucknell Invite.   The Seahawks became a steady fixture in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) National Top 25 Poll reaching as high as 14th, a new program record. Jess Lundgren was awarded MAAC Offensive Player of the Year honors while Emily Riddle was named the MAAC Defensive Player of the year under his guidance.   2014 saw Wagner capture its first MAAC championship under his direction, winning both the regular season and conference championship en route to a NCAA tournament appearance.   The 2013 season was a record-setting one for the Seahawks. Radmonovich led his team to 26 wins, which was the most in school history, along with coaching MAAC Rookie of the Year Jess Lundgren, en route to winning MAAC Coach of the Year.   In Radmonovich first season with the Green & White, the Seahawks compiled an overall record of 17-15, finishing second in the MAAC. During that inaugural season, he led Lauren French to Honorable Mention All-American status and aided in the development of Chelsea Beck, the 2011 MAAC Defensive Player of the Year.   Success in the pool has been matched by the efforts in the classroom under Radmonovichs helm, as Wagner has earned the top GPA in the nation among all divisions of water polo teams the past five seasons. Last seasons team average of a 3.61 GPA bested schools such as Stanford, Harvard, and Brown.   Radmonovich has also been instrumental in leading the Seahawks to accomplishments out of the water, as the water polo squad has continued to lead Wagner Athletics participation in the Tunnel to Towers run since its creation. The 5K run helps to honor Steven Siller, a former New York City firefighter that passed away during the September 11th attacks.  

Dodson begins her second year at Wagner as she will serve as the Women's Water Polo Director of Operations. Dodson brings a wealth of experience in the sport of water polo, having coached and played on a high-level.  Most recently, Dodson was an assistant coach for SET Water Polo Club of the U-16 Girls A team and was the head coach of the U-16 B team while also coaching the Laguna Beach High School varsity girls squad.    Dodson played professionally for Club Water Polo Dos Hermanas in Spain for a season following a successful collegiate career at the University of California, Berkley.  Named co-captain in her senior season (2013), Dodson led the Golden Bears to an NCAA Silver Medal after securing an NCAA Bronze Medal the season before.   Before arriving on Grymes Hill, Dodson was a Partner Support Manager with Positive Coaching Alliance.  Among her duties, Dodson handled all account management initiatives for all 200 PCA chapter partners through proactive marketing assistance while coordinating the PCAs National Awards and fundraising initiatives. In addition, Dodson was a key liaison between PCA and Bay Area Athletic Directors and leaders of youth sports organizations.    Dodson, a native of San Jose, CA, spent time as a Development and Marketing Consultant for PCA and had a brief stint as a Communications Associate and contributing writer for JetSet Times.    Along with her work responsibilities Dodson will pursue a Masters of Business Administration.   Taylor Dodson Assistant Coach Alma Mater: University of California, Berkley Experience: Second Year Taylor Dodson begins her second year at Wagner as she will serve as the Women's Water Polo Director of Operations. Dodson brings a wealth of experience in the sport of water polo, having coached and played on a high-level.  Most recently, Dodson was an assistant coach for SET Water Polo Club of the U-16 Girls A team and was the head coach of the U-16 B team while also coaching the Laguna Beach High School varsity girls squad.    Dodson played professionally for Club Water Polo Dos Hermanas in Spain for a season following a successful collegiate career at the University of California, Berkley.  Named co-captain in her senior season (2013), Dodson led the Golden Bears to an NCAA Silver Medal after securing an NCAA Bronze Medal the season before.   Before arriving on Grymes Hill, Dodson was a Partner Support Manager with Positive Coaching Alliance.  Among her duties, Dodson handled all account management initiatives for all 200 PCA chapter partners through proactive marketing assistance while coordinating the PCAs National Awards and fundraising initiatives. In addition, Dodson was a key liaison between PCA and Bay Area Athletic Directors and leaders of youth sports organizations.    Dodson, a native of San Jose, CA, spent time as a Development and Marketing Consultant for PCA and had a brief stint as a Communications Associate and contributing writer for JetSet Times.    Along with her work responsibilities Dodson will pursue a Masters of Business Administration.