2024/25 Narrows Water Polo Coaching Staff
Coach Mike Kelly
Head Coach Girls High School Club
President Narrows Water Polo
Gig Harbor High School Boys & Girls Swim Head Coach
Gig Harbor High School Girls Water Polo Coach
31 Years of Coaching Experience
Coach David Carson
Boys' Club Director & Head Coach High School Club
Coach David graduated from Wilson High School in 2007, where he was a standout water polo player, named First Team All-State, and led his team to three state championships. He continued playing at the collegiate level, graduating from Chapman University in 2012, where he set a school record for most assists in a season.
Coach David has served as the head coach for both Wilson (Silas) and Stadium High School boys’ teams and was an assistant coach at George Washington University, helping lead the team to its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. During his time at George Washington, he also served as the USA ODP Head Zone Coach for the Northeast Zone and was honored as USA ODP Coach of the Year in 2018.
He is currently the assistant coach for Gig Harbor High School and will serve as the head coach for the PNW Youth USA ODP team.
Coach David Carson
Boys' Positional & Assistant Coach High School Club
Coach Mike played high school water polo at Stadium High School (2012–2016) before continuing his career at Concordia University Irvine, where he competed in both NCAA Division II water polo and swimming. As a player, he specialized as a center, bringing a strong technical and physical presence to his teams.
Since returning to the area, Mike has served as an assistant coach for the Gig Harbor High School boys’ program. He has also coached with Puget Sound Water Polo and Narrows Water Polo, working with athletes of all ages and experience levels. This season, Mike will serve as our Positional Coach, focusing on centers, post up players, and goalkeepers.
Coach Tanner Bullock
Assistant Coach High School Club2 Years of Coaching Experience
5 Years Water Polo Playing Experience
Coach Shelbie Chadwell
Head Coach Youth Club
8 Years of Coaching Experience
20 Years Water Polo Playing Experience
Coach Kiah Sawyer
Coach Youth Club
3 Years of Coaching Experience
4 Years of Water Polo Playing Experience