​Welcome to the NL Academy, a premier high-performance training program designed to highlight water polo talent across the East Coast while fostering direct connections with college coaches. Our independent, immersive program allows athletes to continue playing for their high school or club teams before, during, and after participating in our program. Each session lasts roughly three months and includes three in-person training weekends, supplemental at-home education & virtual reality instruction, one-on-one video breakdown, and culminates to attending a competitive tournament. Join us for personalized instruction, real-time application, and unique benefits like virtual reality training and individual video profile building to take your game to the Next Level!
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Gavin Arroyo
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Austin Ringheim
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Richard Cook
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Academy Overview
​​WHAT IS IT
The NL Academy is a high performance training program dedicated to showcasing water polo talent across the East Coast and connecting them directly with college coaches. The NL Academy is not a new club team - it is an independent high-level immersive water polo program catered directly to the athletes participating. Athletes can continue to play for their high school/club teams before, during, & after participating at the Academy during any session.
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HOW IT WORKS
Athletes must apply to participate in each session of the NL Academy. Limited space available
We host (2) In-Person Training Weekends combined with weekly at-home education through video review, virtual reality sessions, goal setting, and helping athletes develop both physically & mentally. Each session is over a 3 month period, culminating to attending a competitive tournament.
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Benefits:
Direct Athlete development
Connect directly with various college coaches
Personalized Instruction & Coaching
Application in real-time situations
Virtual Reality Training
Individual Video & Profile Building
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Each session's groups are based on the 14 & 18U Age Groups​ only
14u MALE: 13 Field Players & 2 Goalies
14u FEMALE: 13 Field Players & 2 Goalies
18u MALE: 13 Field Players & 2 Goalies
18u FEMALE: 13 Field Players & 2 Goalies​​​​
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SESSIONS
Summer Session (May 1st – July TBD 2026) – APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 5TH​
Training Sessions:
May 2, 3th: NL College Expo TBD Location
June 6, 7th: New York TBD
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Tournament Weekend:
July TBD : Quicksilver Tournament in California
Fall Session (Sept TBD – Dec 31, 2026) – APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 5TH
Training Sessions:
Sept TBD: New York
Nov TBD: Clearwater, FL
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Tournament Weekend:
Dec TBD: Bob Nealy Tournament in California
Winter Session (January 1 – April TBD, 2027) – APPLICATIONS OPEN MAY 3RD​
Training Sessions & Training Trip:
High School Not Available. Youth Program only
Jan TBD: Clearwater, Fl
Feb TBD: New York​​
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Tournament Weekend:
March TBD: Futures League Dallas
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IDEAL FOR
1) Youth development program for rising 7th, 8th & 9th graders hungry for a competitive outlet early
2) High school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors looking for premier training, trying to get recruited to the next level or just want to rapidly improve their skill level.
3) Athletes looking a competitive group to compete with at high level tournaments that don't interfere with their home club's schedule while gaining direct, immediate individual feedback with areas to focus on for improvement.​​​​​​
Want to join us but cant make a full session? Join our Training Trips and immerse yourself in Water Polo!
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PUBLIC TRAINING TRIPS
Puerto Rico (Mar 14 - 22nd)
Open to the Public, Limited Space Available!
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Clearwater (June 8-14th)
Open to the Public, Limited Space Available!
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Cayman Islands (TBD 2026)
Open to the Public, Limited Space Available!
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WHAT DO TRAINING WEEKENDS LOOK LIKE?
WHY NL ACADEMY
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TOP-QUALITY SPORTS EXPERIENCE
At NL Academy, we offer a
combine one-of-a-kind sports experiences with top-notch coaching, training opportunities, and travel. Participants will engage in low ratio coach to athlete sessions led by elite players, coaches, & guests with the overall goal of helping athlete improve!
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UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS
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Our programs extend beyond the pool, offering unique cultural opportunities during our Training Trips. We take pride in taking our Sport to the NEXT LEVEL, and push the boundary on what is possible! Immerse yourself in our unique training trips to discover a new place, train, & compete!
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ELITE TRAINING, COMPETITION, & EXPOSURE
Each session focuses on achieving one major goal: competing in high-level events across the US. Our elite training program is designed to help you hone your skills with other competitive athletes and prepare you for the playing at the Next Level. These opportunities help our athletes get recognition for being recruited at a collegiate level.
