Meet the Coaches

If you have any questions please contact Miguel at eiznof@aol.com

Miguel Figueras is the head coach of the U18 team and assistant coach of the U16 team. Miguel holds a BA in Economics and Theology from Loyola Marymount University. He has completed 9 seasons as head water polo coach at DeSmet Jesuit High School. Miguel began coaching in 1993 as an assistant with MICDS and the Daisy Water Polo Club. He has also assisted at University City High School and the Tidewater Polo Club in Virginia Beach, VA. Currently he is a Second Grade teacher and Student Services Coordinator director at The Wilson School in Clayton, MO. Miguel played water polo for Loyola Marymount University and is currently a member of the Clayton Water Polo Club. Miguel lives in University City with his wife and 2 sons. He is the 2004, 2005 & 2010 Suburban Central Conference Coach of the Year and the District Coach of the Year.

Corey Miller is the U14 head coach, co-coach of the U16 and assistant coach of the U18 team. Corey holds a BS in Physical Education from Salem International University and he is the head water polo coach at Ladue High School where he also holds the position of PE Teacher and Pool Manager. Corey has coached for 5 years both at the club level with the St. Louis Gators and the Flyers Aquatics Team as well as for 5 seasons with Oakville High School as the head coach before moving to Ladue in 2005. Corey played water polo for Golden West Junior College in Huntington Beach, CA and varsity water polo at Salem International University. Corey lives in South County with his wife, 2 sons and 2 dogs. Corey is the 2004 Suburan South Conference Coach of the Year.

Pat St. Cin is the co-coach for the U16 team and assistant coach for the U18 team. Pat is a 2009 graduate of Iona College where he was team captain. Pat is 2005 graduate of Chaminade College Prep, where he just completed his first season as head coach. Pat is a member of the Clayton Water Polo club.

Andrew Schonhoff is and assistant coach for the U16 & U18 teams. Andrew is a 2009 graduate of Mercyhurst College where he was a 3 time NCAA Division 2 All-American water polo player. In 2008 he was the NCAA Division 2 Player of the Year. Andrew is 2005 graduate of DeSmet Jesuit High School. Andrew just finished his first season playing professionally for Maranui Water Polo Club, located in Wellington, New Zealand. His team placed 4th and he returns in October of 2010 for his 2nd season with the club.

Both Corey and Miguel are partners in the company, Strike Zone Water Polo, LLC, which provides summer water polo camps for boys and girls ages 6-14. Additionally Strike Zone runs the four summer leagues and winter middle school league.