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head.coach@bendwaves.com

Ryan Duffy, an accomplished water polo coach, has significantly contributed to the sport's development in Central Oregon. A Saint Francis High School alumnus, Duffy won two CCS championships ('98-'99) and played for the Stanford Water Polo Foundation. Since moving to Bend in 2002, he initiated water polo programs at three high schools. As the Head Coach at Mountain View High School since 2006, he's fostered a thriving water polo culture. Under his guidance, the Mountain View boys achieved a 4th place finish in the Oregon 5A State Championships in 2012 and 2017, and won the title in 2013, 2015, and 2016. The girls' team also reached State Runner-up in 2015. In 2023, Duffy took over as Head Coach of the Bend Waves Water Polo Club. A family man, he enjoys outdoor activities with his wife, three sons, and their dog. Duffy is the 2019 recipient of the USA Water Polo—Bill Barnett Distinguished Men's Coaching Award.

executive.director@bendwaves.com

Kim has been involved in waterpolo since 2016 when her daughter played water polo for the this time as a senior in High School.  Her youngest played for three years graduating in 2020.  Kim started the Non profit for Summit High school and still runs the Summit High school club even though her children have all graduated.   Kim also works at Highland Elementary school running the kitchen there.  Kim loves staying involved with water polo and connected to the players and parents! Kim loves spending time with her family and is looking forward to becoming a first time grandma in 2025!.  She is excited to b e more involved with the Waves program and to help make Waves run smoothly.  Her background with other sports clubs along with her business degree provides a strong foundation in her management style. 

president@bendwaves.com

Chance Caruso’s journey with Bend Waves Water Polo Club began in 2012, marking the start of a decade-long relationship with the sport and the club. You can find Chance at the pool all summer long as he continues his passion for the sport and the community. Outside the pool, Chance is the owner of RAD Camps in the summer and a Wilderness EMT Ski Patroller in Park City, Utah in the winter. His passion for the outdoors and his experience in challenging environments have shaped his approach to leadership, emphasizing resilience, teamwork, and safety. Through his years with Bend Waves, Chance has contributed to the club’s growth and deeply immersed himself in the water polo community. His story with the club is a testament to his dedication to the sport and his belief in its power to positively impact lives.