July 13, 2026

Cypress College Names Edwin Carrera Head Women’s Water Polo and Swim & Dive Coach

Nearly two decades of coaching will guide the future of Cypress College women’s water polo and swim & dive.

CYPRESS, CA – Cypress College Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Edwin Carrera as the new Head Women's Water Polo and Swim & Dive Coach. Carrera brings nearly two decades of coaching experience at the club, high school, and collegiate levels, along with a proven track record of building championship-caliber programs and developing student-athletes both in and out of the pool.

"We are excited to welcome Coach Carrera to Cypress College," said Director of Athletics and Associate Dean of Kinesiology Wes McCurtis. "He has established himself as one of the premier aquatics coaches in Southern California, with a history of developing successful teams, mentoring student-athletes, and building strong programs. His leadership, passion, and commitment to excellence make him an outstanding fit for our department and the future of Charger Women's Aquatics."

Key Achievements

USA Water Polo Junior Olympic Champion (18U Boys) – 2025.
USA Water Polo Junior Olympic Champion (14U Boys) – 2021.
CIF Division 6 Champion – Crean Lutheran High School Boys Water Polo (2021).
CIF Division 1 Champion – Orange Lutheran High School Boys Water Polo (2017).
CIF Division 1 Champion – Orange Lutheran High School Girls Water Polo (2016).
California State Champion – Orange Lutheran High School Boys Water Polo (2017).
California State Champion – Orange Lutheran High School Girls Water Polo (2019).
Led Northwood High School Boys Water Polo to the CIF Division 2 Semifinals in 2010.
Guided Northwood High School Girls Water Polo to CIF playoff appearances every season during his tenure.

Carrera most recently coached at Crean Lutheran High School, where he helped develop student-athletes and build a highly successful program. Prior to that, he spent eight seasons as Associate Head Water Polo Coach at Orange Lutheran High School, helping guide the program to multiple CIF and California State championships.

His coaching resume also includes leadership positions as Head Coach at Northwood High School, Assistant Coach at Concordia University Irvine, and Aquatics Director at Vanguard University, where he managed recruiting, coaching, scheduling, and operational responsibilities for aquatics programs.

In addition to his success at the high school and collegiate levels, Carrera has made a significant impact in club water polo. As the operator of North Irvine Water Polo Club, he has helped develop athletes from entry-level participation to elite competition, including multiple USA Water Polo Junior Olympic championship teams. He is widely recognized for establishing structured environments that emphasize accountability, discipline, and personal growth.

As the Chargers prepare for the 2026-27 season, Carrera will oversee all aspects of the women's aquatics program, including women's water polo, women's swim, and women's dive programs.

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