Men's Water Polo

Kai Ketcherside

Kai is a passionate and dedicated coach committed to developing athletes both in and out of the pool. She grew up playing all different sports but found water polo in high school. Straight out of school she went to Riverside City College for a season before transferring to Crafton to finish out her athletic career. She returned to her alma mater as a coach in 2022, initially as the Women's assistant coach. In 2024 she began her role as the head coach of the Men's program. She also leads the girls’ water polo program at Redlands High School.

In addition to serving as the head men’s water polo coach she is adjunct Kinesiology faculty at Crafton Hills College. With a Master of Science in Kinesiology from California Baptist University and a strong foundation in sports science and performance, she brings an evidence-based approach to coaching. Her coaching philosophy is shaped by years of academic research, hands-on training experience, and a genuine passion for growing the sport of water polo.

Email: kketcherside@craftonhills.edu