Episode 27 - Interview with Ethan Damato of Laguna Beach, SET WPC and USA Youth Women's Team

Episode 27 - Interview with Ethan Damato of Laguna Beach, SET WPC and USA Youth Women's Team

Author: Steve Carrera May 27, 2020 Duration: 1:18:16

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Ethan Damato began his water polo career at Laguna Beach High School where he was a two time All CIF Player in 1999 & 2000. After graduating Damato played 2 years at Cuesta College where he was a 2 time All Conference Player. Damato became the Head Coach of Laguna Beach High School's Boys & Girls Water Polo Teams in 2008. Since taking over the Breakers have made 6 consecutive CIF Semi Final Appearances, winning CIF Championships in 2008 with the girls and in 2010 & 2011 with the boys team. Damato was named the CIF Coach of the Year in 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011. He was named OC Register Coach of the Year in 2009 & 2010. Damato joined the SET coaching Staff in 2010, he is currently the head Coach of the 16 U Girls and the Club's Technical Director. Along with coaching at LBHS & SET, Damato is also the 12th Grade U girls ODP Head Coach for the Sopac Zone and the Head coach for the Women’s Youth National Team.


Steve Carrera pulls up a chair for candid conversations in Off the Deck, a podcast that goes beyond the splash and stats of water polo. Each episode is built around a simple, compelling idea: listening to the people who live and breathe this demanding sport. You’ll hear from athletes, coaches, and other key figures as they share the unvarnished details of their journeys-the early morning practices, the pivotal games, the setbacks, and the triumphs that defined their paths. This isn't about generic advice or play-by-play analysis; it's about the personal narratives that reveal what it truly takes to build a life in the pool. The stories collected here explore the unique culture of the water polo community, highlighting the dedication, strategy, and resilience required to excel. Tune in for an intimate look at the human effort behind the competition, one conversation at a time. Through these dialogues, the podcast paints a comprehensive portrait of success in aquatic sports, straight from the source.
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