About me

Hi, I’m Adrian Gong, a senior at Burlingame High School with seven years of competitive swimming and four years of competitive water polo experience. I currently play for Stanford WPC’s 18u A team and am an Academic All-American while managing a rigorous AP courseload. I’ve trained with my team in Barcelona, Spain and Recco, Italy and competed in Junior Olympics, Futures League, K7, and the Newport Invite.

Outside of the pool, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, working out, going to the beach, biking, and fishing. I also have experience coaching students with special needs at Bay University Sports and with the Special Olympics at BAC.

I am the founder and president of Polo Pathways, a program created to mentor and support young athletes who may not have access to the same opportunities I was fortunate to find. With the generous sponsorship of Kap7, I’ve been able to provide equipment and resources that make water polo more accessible and open new pathways for student athletes to grow and compete.

Meet Our Coaching Staff

  • Alex Stoffel

    Vice President / Water Polo Coach

    I’m Alex Stoffel, a Junior at the Menlo School (C.O. 2026) and I am a utility on the Stanford 18U team and Menlo waterpolo team where I have started on varsity both my Sophomore and Junior years.

    I have been playing waterpolo since I was ten years old, and was initially introduced to the sport by my neighbor who was on the Italian national team. He initially invited my over to his pool to practice, and his enthusiasm and expertise when coaching is what caused me to fall in love with the game and continue playing it today–and hopefully into college! I look forward to coaching with my teamate Adrian Gong, bringing the same energy my neighbor taught me with to hopefully help others fall in love with waterpolo as well!

  • Calvin Barad

    Water Polo Coach

    I’m Calvin Barad, a 6’ 6”center and passionate water polo athlete with years of experience competing at a high level through both school and club programs. I attend a private school where I’ve had access to strong athletics, but I’ve also seen the stark contrast in resources between different schools and communities. That awareness is what drives my commitment to make water polo more accessible to all athletes—regardless of background.

    Water polo has had a transformative impact on my life—not just through competition, but through the relationships and mentorships I’ve built along the way. I am apart of this coaching program to give back by helping public school athletes connect with dedicated coaches and role models.

    My goal is to break down barriers in the sport and create a more inclusive environment where every student who wants to play has the opportunity to grow, compete, and succeed. I’m excited to share my experience and support the next generation of athletes.

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