Northeast Elite Water Polo Club got started during the Winter of 2016 as a Recreational Program in the town of Westport. The goal was to create opportunities for young athletes that like swimming, love being in the water and enjoy having a great time with a group of friends that share the same passion and athletic desires. Our vision also helps them to have a better transition from Middle to high School creating great camaraderie and strong relationships based on discipline and team work. We are also one of very few clubs in all Fairfield County that offers the opportunity to continue their journey and play with STAPLES High CO-OP program. A program that has been stablished to help all high school athletes without access to the sport in their own town/school and are willing to move forward into Colleges with Division 1,2,3 programs like Fordham, Connecticut College, UCONN, Boston College, Boston University, BROWN University, NAVY, USC, UCLA or playing at a professional level in Europe.
Who we are:
Our Water Polo programs is one of the first clubs in the North East Coast that helps athletes to reach their highest potential. That’s why we had partner up with EVOLUTION. Their mission is to help all of our patients and clients perform at their highest potential, to completely redefine the profession of physical therapy and to provide the community with exceptional rehab services, fitness, performance training, injury prevention, wellness and recovery. Our doctors of physical therapy are highly skilled and knowledgeable, utilize modern equipment and techniques, and have an unparalleled drive to help you get better.
WhATS DIFFFERENT?
Meet the team
DIRECTOR /
COACH
DANILO SIERRA-GIRALDO
Danilo has been involved in water sports since he was six years old. Starting his development as a water polo player at the age of ten in -CLUB BELEN- in the state of Antioquia, Colombia (one of the most recognized clubs in South America). Getting several state titles when he was only sixteen. After moving to the United States and finishing high school he decided to start his coaching career at Staples High School in the spring of 2014. Since then Danilo has coached both the boys and girls teams at the school and has had players come out of his program to play at the collegiate level in multiple divisions (D1,2,3) and even professionally in Europe. Danilo has created youth programs that have helped in the transition and development of many players throughout their careers. He currently holds several lifeguard instructor and an advanced rescue scuba diving certifications. He is currently the Aquatic Director for Town of Westport where he manages swimming, water polo, and lifesaving programs.
“The greatness of a man is not how much wealth he acquires,
But in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively”
-Bob Marley
OPERATIONS MANAGER/
COACH
KADE RAMIREZ
With over 16 years of coaching experience and a lifetime dedicated to the sport, Coach Kade brings a deep passion and proven track record to NorthEast Elite. His journey began at just nine years old and has taken him through every level of competition—from playing on the U.S. National Team in high school to competing at the NCAA Division I level with Iona University and 6 top 5 appearances at the JR Olympics. He currently continues to play with the Men’s Northeast Elite team.
Coach Kade’s coaching résumé includes successful stints at Greenwich Aquatics, CT Premier, and Ventura County Premier. He has helped guide athletes to top-tier collegiate programs and was instrumental in leading Royale High School (Southern California) to a CIF Division 1 Championship and a second-place finish in subsequent years.
His coaching philosophy emphasizes awareness, unselfish play, and bringing intensity to every movement—values he instills in every athlete who trains under him. His motto before every game is “Play smart, Tough, and Proud”.
Outside the pool, Coach Kade enjoys fishing, surfing, reading about science, and experimenting in the kitchen. His favorite food is Tacos !
ADVISOR & LOGISTICS /
ROHAN WADHWANI
COACH
ADVERTISEMENT & MEDIA
LAYLA AZIZ