Coaching staff
Beth Bailey
Marko Dzigurski
Marko Dzigurski
Coach Beth began her coaching career in 1989 coaching club and high school swimming and diving in Cincinnati, Ohio. She transitioned to water polo in 2016, becoming the first Girls Water Polo coach at Venice High School. She has attended USA Water Polo’s Olympic Development Coaching Camp at the Olympic Training Center, assisted at the USAWP Girls National Team Selection Camp in May, 2019, and has served as a USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program Head Coach for the Southeast Zone for the past two years.
Coach Beth took 2 teams to the the 2019 National Junior Olympics, and the 14u girls won a Silver medal with 7 straight wins in the tournament. Since then she has taken teams to numerous local and regional tournaments, and 8 of her Sarasota United athletes were selected to ODP Regional Teams in 2020.
Coach Beth is a USA Water Polo certified coach and a certified lifeguard, and coaches and is club administrator for Sarasota United.
Marko Dzigurski
Marko Dzigurski
Marko Dzigurski
Coach Marko has coached at multiple levels so far in his career. He coached club water polo in his native Serbia for Pvk Becej club. Prior to this Marko coached the Women’s Water Polo at St. Francis College (Brooklyn, NY).
Prior to coaching, Coach Marko played for the Terriers where he started all four years and earned All-Conference Player and Academic All Conference accolades. He also earned CWPA All Academic recognition his senior year and played in the NCAA Water Polo Final Four in 2010, 2012, and 2013. He also co-captained the 2013 team. Prior to playing for St. Francis, Coach Marko played for numerous clubs in Serbia where he was a member of Serbia’s top ranked junior national team.
Coach Marko is a USA Water Polo certified coach and a certified lifeguard, and coaches and plays for Sarasota United, and also coaches at Venice High School.
Michael Bergquist
Michael Bergquist
Michael Bergquist
Coach Mike has 25 years of experience in water polo as well as 10 years of experience as a water polo referee and 25 years as a US Masters swimmer. He has participated in numerous international tournaments (FINA and Pan Am), national tournaments (USAWP), and masters water polo weekend camps, and over 100 regional and local water polo tournaments. Coach Mike served as an Illinois High School (IHSA) referee for 10 years, officiating 1000+ high school contests and as Varsity boys head coach at Venice High School for the 2019 season.
Coach Mike is a USAWP certified coach and referee , and is also a US Master Swimming certified adult learn to swim instructor and stroke and turn judge. He is a certified lifeguard.
Coach Mike is our Masters Coach, and also coaches at Venice HS.
Jeff Bailey
Michael Bergquist
Michael Bergquist
Assistant Coach
Registration and Practice Schedule
Step 1: Register with USAWP and sign the COVID-19 waiver
**Register for USA Water Polo**
Club #31651
(Southwest Florida Water Polo Foundation)
**Sign COVID-19 Waiver**
LOGIN to your membership
to complete the COVID-19 RETURN TO PLAY WAIVER.
All athletes MUST have a current USAWP membership and signed waiver to practices or compete in games.
Register for a 2-week trial, or an annual membership. Cho
**Register for USA Water Polo**
Club #31651
(Southwest Florida Water Polo Foundation)
**Sign COVID-19 Waiver**
LOGIN to your membership
to complete the COVID-19 RETURN TO PLAY WAIVER.
All athletes MUST have a current USAWP membership and signed waiver to practices or compete in games.
Register for a 2-week trial, or an annual membership. Choose Bronze for basic level, Silver if participating in ODP, or Gold if participating in JOs or other national tournaments.
Step 2: Practice!
June 15 - August 7, 2020
North Port Aquatic Center
M-F 9-10:30, 10:30-noon
do one or both
Masters: 9-11am Sundays
$8/session* or buy a punch card for 8/$40, 10/$100, 20/$200
(only $5/session)
Register at the pool.
*every 90 minutes = 1 "session" at NPAC.
Private sessions by appointment.
Attendance encouraged but not required.
Dates/times subject to
June 15 - August 7, 2020
North Port Aquatic Center
M-F 9-10:30, 10:30-noon
do one or both
Masters: 9-11am Sundays
$8/session* or buy a punch card for 8/$40, 10/$100, 20/$200
(only $5/session)
Register at the pool.
*every 90 minutes = 1 "session" at NPAC.
Private sessions by appointment.
Attendance encouraged but not required.
Dates/times subject to change.
See below for more details and special COVID-19 instructions.
Summer: JUNe 15 - August 9, 2020
Times (June 15 - August 7, 2020)
Age Group:
Monday - Friday 9 - 10:30 & 10:30 - 12
Feel free to stay for both time slots, for a total of 3 hours a day.
Masters: Sundays 9am - 11am Masters (18+ or with approval)
If you have questions, email info@suwp.org.
Cost
All sessions are instructional classes through the City of North Port.
$8/session or buy a punch card: 8 for $40 / 10 for $50 / 20 for $100 (That's only $5/session.)
If you want to stay for 3 hours per day, that will count as 2 classes. Still, only $10 for 3 hours of water polo!
Pay at the front gate. Arrive early as there sometimes is a line.
USAWP - Required
All participants must be registered with USAWP AND have a COVID-19 waiver signed.
- If you are NEW to USAWP, register here. You can start with a 2-week free trial.
- If you are a CURRENT member, log in here and sign your COVID-19 waiver.
To ensure compliance with COVID-19 all participants are requested to register under Southwest Florida Water Polo Foundation, club ID #31651. This is for Summer 2020 only. If this is a problem for you please talk with a coach.
Communication
All practice communication, including regular and emergency messages (early dismissal, weather, or other issues) will be on the WhatsApp group. Join here.
Coaches
Welcome Petar Momcilovic! Coach Petar will join Coaches Beth Bailey and Marko Dzigurski on deck this summer. Coach Petar comes to us from Mercyhurst University where he was the graduate assistant men's and women's coach. Coach Beth, Coach Marko, and Coach Petar are also all USAWP Olympic Development Program coaches. See full bios here.
FAQs
What club do I register for in USA Water Polo?
- club #31651 (Southwest Florida Water Polo Foundation)
What membership do I choose?
- Choose Bronze ($40) unless you plan to do ODP or Junior Olympics, then choose Gold.
Do I have to register in advance?
- No! Just show up. Pay at the front gate, and coaches will help you sign up on deck.
What if I can't afford a USAWP membership?
- To start, sign up for a USAWP free 14-day trial membership. If you need assistance beyond the 14-day trial, please email info@swfwaterpolo.org for assistance.
COVID Rules - LAST UPDATED: June 25, 2020
SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Adherence to these procedures is required.
With recent COVID cases raising in the state of Florida, we as a club feel we need to protect our members, families, and public by putting additional safety measures in place. We have not heard of any water polo player testing positive and need every person to attend to these updated safety measures in and out of the pool.
Effective Friday, June 26, we will require the following when attending practice:
1. Wear face masks when entering the aquatic center.
2. The face mask must remain on until we are ready to enter the pool.
3. When on the pool deck you must remain 6ft apart, this includes when taking breaks. You can only be closer than 6ft if the person lives in the same household.
4. No sharing of water bottles, sunscreen, goggles, or any equipment or personal items.
5. Please bring your own pen to sign in at the front entrance to limit exposure to the general public and staff from the shared pen given by the aquatic center.
6. Please avoid touching surfaces, including gates at the pool.
7. Arrive in suit, ready to practice. Use the bathroom before leaving home. If you do use shared facilities (e.g. bathroom), wash your hands for 20 sec with soap and warm water.
8. No physical contact with others such as shaking hands or high-fiving.
DO NOT PLAY if you are exhibiting any symptoms of the coronavirus, have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, or are a vulnerable individual according to CDC guidelines, contact Coach Beth or Coach Petar immediately.
When not at practice, we also ask you to wear face masks in public spaces indoors (e.g. stores) and outdoors when physical distancing of 6ft apart is not possible.
We appreciate you following the above club COVID rules, we want to carry on playing water polo during these hard times and these rules should allow us to keep doing so. They are in place for your safety and safety of others.
Fall-1 Session Registration
Step 1: USAWP Registration
Step 1: USAWP Registration
Step 1: USAWP Registration
1. Go to USA Water Polo
2. Register for a BRONZE membership (Choose GOLD if doing ODP)
3. Register under Club #31651
(Southwest Florida Water Polo Foundation)
4. Sign COVID-19 Waiver
Step 2: SUWP Fee Payment
Step 1: USAWP Registration
Step 1: USAWP Registration
1. Go to Venmo or Square Cash
2. Pay $175 ($50 Saturdays only) to @SarasotaUnited (contact us for pro-rated fee information)
To arrange for other payment options, email info@suwp.org.
Step 3. SUWP Registration
Step 1: USAWP Registration
Step 3. SUWP Registration
1. Complete the Registration form with your contact information
2. At the bottom of the form, confirm you have completed all the steps.
3. Click submit to send the form.
You will receive an email to confirm your registration and with more information!
Fall-1 Session August 17-September 30, 2020
Water Polo Fall-I Session Aug. 17 – Sept. 30, 2020
Hello Athletes and Families!
Join us at the North Port Aquatic Center for our 6.5-week Fall-1 Season. We will focus on speed and strength in the water. Weekday practices are for ages 11 and up. Saturdays are for all ages. Five total practices available per week, two hours per practice. All levels will be accommodated.
Get fit, have fun, and end each week faster and stronger!
Schedule (subject to change):
Age Group:
Aug 17-31: M/Tu/Th/F, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sept 1-30: M/Tu/Th/F, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Saturdays 9-11 a.m.
Masters: Saturdays 9-11 a.m.
Cost:
$175 – Includes 31 practices/62 hours of instruction. No practice Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7).
$50 – Saturdays ONLY
Coaches:
Beth Bailey – USAWP Olympic Development Program (ODP), high school, club water polo coach
Petar Momcilovic - USAWP ODP, NCAA assistant coach, Oxford, London regional coach
Marko Dzigurski – USAWP ODP, high school, club water polo coach, former NCAA Div. I player
Holly Neumann – USA Swimming age-group coach, U.S. Masters Swimming Level 3 coach
Richard Corso – Team USA, Cal, Yale, UCLA, Canada, Harvard Westlake, USAWP Hall of Fame
Communication:
All practice communication, including regular and emergency messages (early dismissal, weather, or other issues) will be on the WhatsApp group. Join here.
Questions:
Email info@suwp.org
Sarasota United follows COVID best practices for aquatics, so numbers are limited. We ask that participants commit to the full Fall-1 Season. Drop-in participants will be restricted. Bronze-level USA Water Polo membership ($40) is required for insurance purposes.
Communication - sign up for Whatsapp (Age Group) or Group Me
Fall-2 Session Registration
Step 1: USAWP Registration
Step 1: USAWP Registration
Step 1: USAWP Registration
1. Go to USA Water Polo
2. Register for a BRONZE membership (Choose GOLD if doing ODP)
3. Register under Club #31651
(Southwest Florida Water Polo Foundation)
4. Sign COVID-19 Waiver
Step 2: SUWP Fee Payment
Step 1: USAWP Registration
Step 1: USAWP Registration
Age Group:
1. Go to Venmo or Square Cash
2. Pay $210 to @SarasotaUnited
To arrange for pro-rated fees or other payment options, email info@suwp.org.
For information about NPAC classes only, check out the info here.
Masters & Splashball:
All payment is through a drop-in fee or punchcard - arrive a few minutes early to pay at the pool.
Step 3. SUWP Registration
Step 1: USAWP Registration
Step 3. SUWP Registration
1. Complete the Registration form with your contact information
2. At the bottom of the form, confirm you have completed all the steps.
3. Click submit to send the form.
You will receive an email to confirm your registration and with more information!
DARE TO DREAM FLORIDA FESTIVAL!
10U & 12U ~ FEBRUARY 13-14, 2021 We are proud to be the local host for this USA Water Polo event. Hope to see you there!
Tournament Info
Dates: January 17-18, 2021
Location: North Port Aquatic Center, 6205 W. Price Blvd, North Port, FL 34287
Age Groups: 10 & Under Mixed and 12 & Under Mixed
Registration Deadline: February 5, 2021 at 9pm (PT)
Roster Lockdown: February 9, 2021 at 9pm (PT)
Entry Fee: $450
Hotel Block Info - CLICK HERE to book
Location: Hampton Inn & Suites North Port, 5664 Tuscola Blvd. 34287
Rate: $125/night (Add Group Code: uwp under Special Rates)
Rate Includes: Breakfast, WiFi, and Parking
DARE TO DREAM FLORIDA FESTIVAL!
10U & 12U ~ February 13-14, 2021 We are proud to be the local host for this USA Water Polo event. Hope to see you there!
Tournament Info Dates: January 17-18, 2021
Location: North Port Aquatic Center, 6205 W. Price Blvd, North Port, FL 34287 Age Groups: 10 & Under Mixed and 12 & Under Mixed
Registration Deadline: February 5, 2021 at 9pm (PT)
Roster Lockdown: February 9, 2021 at 9pm (PT)
Entry Fee: $450
Hotel Block Info - CLICK HERE to book
Location: Hampton Inn & Suites North Port, 5664 Tuscola Blvd. 34287 Rate: $125/night (Add Group Code: uwp under Special Rates)
Rate Includes: Breakfast, WiFi, and Parking
Jan 15-17 2021
Come play with SUWP in this great tourney hosted by Patriot Water Polo Club. 14u mixed, 18u boys, 18u girls
Coaching staff 2020
Beth Bailey
Marko Dzigurski
Marko Dzigurski
Coach Beth began her coaching career in 1989 coaching club and high school swimming and diving in Cincinnati, Ohio. She transitioned to water polo in 2016, becoming the first Girls Water Polo coach at Venice High School. She has attended USA Water Polo’s Olympic Development Coaching Camp at the Olympic Training Center, assisted at the USAWP Girls National Team Selection Camp in May, 2019, and has served as a USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program Head Coach for the Southeast Zone for the past two years.
Coach Beth took 2 teams to the the 2019 National Junior Olympics, and the 14u girls won a Silver medal with 7 straight wins in the tournament. Since then she has taken teams to numerous local and regional tournaments, and 8 of her Sarasota United athletes were selected to ODP Regional Teams in 2020.
Coach Beth is a USA Water Polo certified coach and a certified lifeguard, and coaches and is club administrator for Sarasota United.
Marko Dzigurski
Marko Dzigurski
Marko Dzigurski
Coach Marko has coached at multiple levels so far in his career. He coached club water polo in his native Serbia for Pvk Becej club. Prior to this Marko coached the Women’s Water Polo at St. Francis College (Brooklyn, NY).
Prior to coaching, Dzigurski played for the Terriers where he started all four years and earned All-Conference Player and Academic All Conference accolades. He also earned CWPA All Academic recognition his senior year and played in the NCAA Water Polo Final Four in 2010, 2012, and 2013. He also co-captained the 2013 team. Prior to playing for St. Francis, he played for numerous clubs in Serbia where he was a member of Serbia’s top ranked junior national team.
Coach Marko is a USA Water Polo certified coach and a certified lifeguard, and coaches and plays for Sarasota United, and also coaches at Venice High School.
Petar Momcilovic
Petar Momcilovic
Petar Momcilovic
Coach Petar comes to Sarasota United from Mercyhurst University where he was graduate assistant coach for the men’s and women’s program for the past two years while completing a master’s in organizational leadership with a concertation in sport leadership.
Coach Petar native of Serbia, grew up playing water polo in London, United Kingdom where he played for the West London Penguins water polo club and played national league for the Ealing water polo club. He also played regional water polo for London as a junior.
Momcilovic started coaching for the Ealing water polo club in 2012. He has coached U12, U14, U16 and U18 age groups. During his time with Ealing he helped bring the team to Division III of the national league. The team finished in the top three of the National Age Group Championship three-times. Momcilovic also led the senior and junior teams to win the London league a number of times.
In 2017-18 he was the Regional Head Coach for London U16 and U14 boys’ team. They finished third in the United Kingdom Regional Championships under Coach Petar.
Coach Petar was also the Head Coach for Oxford University in 2017/18 season. Oxford finished third in the British University and College Sports conference and won the Southern BUCS conference. Both of these achievements were accomplished for the first time in program’s 125-year history.
Jeff Bailey
Petar Momcilovic
Petar Momcilovic
Coach Jeff is an athlete turned ref turned coach. He played Offensive Tackle for Stanford University under two of the best coaches in football, Bill Walsh and Denny Greene. To support water polo in Southwest Florida, Coach Jeff became a USA Water Polo certified referee, leads the referee recruiting and training effort on Florida's West Coast, and was a referee at the 2019 USA Water Polo National Olympic Development Tournament.
Coach Jeff has supported Sarasota United in tournaments including the 2019 National Junior Olympics where he was the lead coach for the U16 girls team. In addition to coaching and refereeing, he led the officials table for the 2019 UANA Tournament in Tampa, FL and has played on the masters team in several tournaments.
Coach Jeff is a USA Water Polo certified coach and referee, and an FHSAA certified referee.
Upcoming Tournaments! To play, email info@suwp.org
May 1-2, 2021
May 15-16, 2021
May 15-16, 2021
Orlando - Lake Howell HS
15u mixed, 18u g, 18u b, masters
May 15-16, 2021
May 15-16, 2021
May 15-16, 2021
Tampa/Clearwater - Beach rules! 4 v. 4
14u/16u/18u
June 25-26, 2021
June 25-26, 2021
June 25-26, 2021
Sunshine State Games - Coral Springs
14u/16u/18u/masters
July 17-25, 2021
June 25-26, 2021
June 25-26, 2021
The Grand Finale - Southern California
16u boys, 14u/16u/18u girls
Sarasota United Splashball
For boys and girls ages 6-11.
(Younger/older if approved by coach in advance.)
Splashball introduces the sport of water polo in a recreational format.
This introductory program will allow kids to try the sport of water polo and develop a stronger foundation of aquatic skills.
Classes offered at the North Port Aquatic Center
Saturdays 2-3pm
$8 drop-in or $40 for an 8-session punch card.
Although water polo is known for its toughness and endurance, Splashball harnesses all the fun, dynamic aspects of the game in a safe, easy-to-learn aquatic experience that motivates kids to swim and stay fit.
All sessions will be held in shallow water.
Attendance is encouraged but not required.
USAWP Splashball membership required ($10)
Spring 2021 Session Information
USAWP Membership
USAWP Membership
USAWP Membership
All participants must be active members of USA Water Polo.
New? Just trying it out?
Start with a free 2-week trial.
Then choose Bronze ($45) for age group and masters or Splashball ($10) for 10u.
Financial assistance available from the Southwest Florida Water Polo Foundation.
1. Go to USA Water Polo
2. Register under Club #31651
(Southwest Florida Water Polo Foundation)
3. Sign COVID Waiver
Age Group (18u)
USAWP Membership
USAWP Membership
Practice Times
Tues/Wed/Thurs 5-6:45pm
(Wednesdays 5-6:15 through Easter)
Some Fridays 5-7pm TBA (scrimmages, fun)
Saturdays 9:45-11:30am
Session Fee
$295
for the whole session
March, April, and May!
Due by March 10th**
(no additional payment at pool window!)
@SarasotaUnited on Venmo or Square Cash
New athletes are welcome to come try for free
Practice Times
Tues/Wed/Thurs 5-6:45pm
(Wednesdays 5-6:15 through Easter)
Some Fridays 5-7pm TBA (scrimmages, fun)
Saturdays 9:45-11:30am
Session Fee
$295
for the whole session
March, April, and May!
Due by March 10th**
(no additional payment at pool window!)
@SarasotaUnited on Venmo or Square Cash
New athletes are welcome to come try for free with a USAWP free trial membership.
$10 drop in for out of town guests.
Pro-rated fee available for athletes joining mid-session. Payment options available.
Financial assistance available from the Southwest Florida Water Polo Foundation.
For exact schedule check calendar below.
Please READ our Covid safety measures.
For announcements and changes, join our WhatsApp group.
Masters (18+)
USAWP Membership
Masters (18+)
Practice Times
Sundays 9:15 - 11am
Masters only!
9:15 Stretch and Socialize, 9:30-11 water time - no practice on Easter, April 4
Fee
$100
for the whole session March, April, and May! Or a $12 drop-in.
venmo @SarasotaUnited
or cash/check on deck
**NO advance registration required.**
You can ALWAYS just show up on deck and we will get you in the p
Practice Times
Sundays 9:15 - 11am
Masters only!
9:15 Stretch and Socialize, 9:30-11 water time - no practice on Easter, April 4
Fee
$100
for the whole session March, April, and May! Or a $12 drop-in.
venmo @SarasotaUnited
or cash/check on deck
**NO advance registration required.**
You can ALWAYS just show up on deck and we will get you in the pool.
Contact us for more information or to let us know you are coming!
Start anytime (pro-rated fees apply).
Payment options available.
Financial assistance available from the Southwest Florida Water Polo Foundation.
For exact schedule check calendar below.
For announcements and changes, join our GroupMe group.