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Our Identity

Three principles.
One reaction.

Gambit Water Polo Club is focused on developing confident, intelligent athletes through fast-paced training, relentless teamwork, and a shared commitment to growth in and out of the pool.

Gambit's three principles: Pressure, Movement, Initiative.
The Club

The Program.

Gambit Water Polo Club is a competitive program based in the greater Philadelphia region of Southeastern Pennsylvania, focused on developing high-level athletes through intelligent, fast-paced water polo and a strong competitive culture.

Beginning with the 2026–27 season, Gambit is building its competitive roster for athletes in grades 8 through 12 (U16 and U18 age groups). Practices will be held at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, PA, with training beginning in November 2026. Team structure and the full competition schedule will be announced as the roster takes shape.

Location
Newtown Square, PA
Practices
Episcopal Academy
Eligibility
Grades 8–12 (U16 & U18)
Training begins
November 2026
Coaching Staff

Meet the Coaches.

Coach Max Kelly, Founder and Head Coach of Gambit Water Polo Club

Max Kelly

Founder & Head Coach

Founder and head coach of Gambit, and head coach of Episcopal Academy's varsity program. An All-American goalkeeper at Occidental College and an Inter-Ac League MVP as a player, he's won three Inter-Ac championships from the bench. Gambit is his system.

Coach Magnus Sims, Associate Head Coach and Shooting Coach

Magnus Sims

Associate Head Coach / Shooting Coach

Associate head coach and shooting coach, and head coach at Malvern Prep. A four-year Division I starter at Fordham, Magnus leads Gambit's scoring development — the mechanics, the reads, and the habits that turn shooters into scorers.

Registration Now Open

Winter Season.

Twelve sessions, thirty hours of water. December 5 through February 28 at Episcopal Academy. Boys and girls, grades 8–12, all experience levels.

Standard — after November 15

$750

or 3 payments of $250

Pay in Full — $750 Payment Plan — $250/mo

The Schedule

December

5, 6, 12, 13

January

16, 17, 23, 24

February

20, 21, 27, 28

Saturdays 12:30–2:30 PM
Sundays 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Grouped by Ability — Not Age

BlackElite
WhiteIntermediate
GreenDevelopment

One club, one curriculum. Athletes are placed by demonstrated ability and move between groups as they develop.

Where

Episcopal Academy

Burke Aquatic Center
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA

Questions?
coachkelly.gambitwpc@gmail.com

USA Water Polo membership required. All participants must hold a current USA Water Polo membership, purchased separately at usawaterpolo.org.
Refunds. Fees are for enrollment in the season, not per session. No refunds or credits for missed practices or weather. Sessions cancelled by Gambit are rescheduled where pool availability permits.
Season-ending injury. With written notice from a physician, remaining installments are cancelled and a credit is issued toward the following season equal to the value of the sessions not yet held at the date of injury.

Training Opportunities

Train With Gambit.

The inaugural Gambit clinic ran July 15 at Episcopal Academy — more training opportunities to come. Check out the pictures below.

Team Store

Rep the Gambit.

Official Gambit Water Polo Club apparel. Represent the club in and out of the water.

Official Gambit Water Polo Club apparel, fulfilled through our official KAP7 team store.

Shop the KAP7 Team Store →
◆ 2026–2027 Season
Get in the water

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Interested in tryouts, training, or more information about the upcoming 2026–2027 season? Send us a note and our staff will reach out.

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