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Christian Gotterup '23 Recruiting Profile

Acalanes High SchoolLafayette, CAMen's Water Polo

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ClubCC United 18U Black

Height6'0"

Weight190lbs

Age20

Primary PositionWing

Secondary Position2M

Dominant HandRight

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Junior Olympics

Personal Statement

I am a 6’0” wing (attacker) from Lafayette, CA. In 2019 as a Freshman at Acalanes High School, I played JV and received the MVP award as well as being called up to the Varsity team. Technically as a sophomore in Spring of 2021, I was the 4th leading scorer on Varsity during the short 2020 season. In the Fall of 2021 I was a Varsity starter as a Junior. My junior year GPA is currently 3.7.

I have participated in the highly competitive ODP Pacific Zone twice; 2021 ODP Pacific Zone Cadet Blue Team member, and in 2019 Pacific Zone Clinic participant.

It is my sixth year as a member of CC United water polo club, competing all year round other than during high school competition. Currently I am a member of the CC United 18U Black (A) team. Last month our team finished 13th in the nation at JOs.

My JO experience; 2022 Championship Division CC United 18U Black (A) finishing 13th. 2021 Championship Division CC United 16U Black (A) finishing 13th, 2019 Championship Division CC United 14U ”B” (Blue) team finishing 85th, 2018 Championship Division CC United 14U “B” (Blue) team finishing 34th, and 2017 Championship Division CC United 12U ”B” (Blue) team finishing 43rd.

I‘m truly dedicated to water polo and my team. I demonstrate leadership by working hard at practice and in the weight room, putting in as much as 18 hours a week during peak season, and by how I carry myself out of the pool in my community. I take a lot of pride in helping my teammates be successful through my balanced play as a defensive and offensive leader so we can all develop and improve together. The hard work and balanced play has allowed me to rise through the ranks. My passion is to be a significant contribution to my team. In college I would push myself to elevate my game, learn from coaches and teammates, and help my teammates.

I think the best fit would be a school mid to large in size. Most likely in California but I am open to finding the best fit. The school I am looking at will have the right balance of a highly regarded competitive water polo program and an outstanding academic reputation.

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
3 years
Varsity Starter
3 years
2022 Varsity Team
Starter
2021 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #3
Individual Awards
1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
Conference 2nd Place
2020 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #3
2019 Junior Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #23
Individual Awards
MVP

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
5 seasons
2022 CC United 18U Black (A)
2021 CC United (16U A Team)
2021 ODP-Pacific Zone (CA) Blue Team Member (16U)
2020 CC United (16U B-Team)
2019 CC United Water Polo (14U B Team)

Coach References

Club Coach
Kirk Jensen
Club Coach
Matt Detrane
Club Coach
Sean Thomas
Other
Brodie Jasper - ODP Pacific Zone
High School Head Coach
Lincoln Haley (2021)
High School Head Coach
Stephen Loomis (2020)
High School Head Coach
Robert Arroyo (2019)

Events

Camp/Event
USA Water Polo Junior Olympic Championships
7/16/22 to 7/19/22
Placed 13th in the nation in the Boys 19U Championship Division. The USA Water Polo Junior Olympic Championships is the largest age group water polo tournament in the Nation. Athletes and teams come from across the country to compete on the national stage. The Junior Olympics Tournament consists of three divisions, the Championship Division, Classic Division and Invitational Division dependent upon the number of teams wishing to compete in that age group. Teams compete over a 4-day period within their respective age category.
Camp/Event
The New Year Shooting & Goalie Combine (Jack Bowen)
1/01/22 to 1/01/22
These sessions are designed to prepare water polo players for the Winter Season and will focus on combining core fundamentals with game-situation application. This will be the only session offered in the Winter. DETAILS: These sessions will primarily focus on having shooters and goalies work to improve current habits while also learning and building various techniques and approaches to shooting as we head into the fall season. Shooters will work on developing an effective fake, game-situation fundamentals and technique with an emphasis on release points, adding power to the shot, beating the shot-blocker, reading goalies and goalies reading shooters, manipulating the size of the available goal both offensively and defensively, and how shooters and goalies can look to get an edge in various game-situations.
Camp/Event
Wolf Wigo's Santa Barbara Water Polo Camp
12/27/21 to 12/29/21
The 2021 Turbo Santa Barbara Water Polo Camp is designed to help prepare your athletes for the rest of their water polo career. The camp is designed to have a direct impact on your overall game. While fitness is a key aspect to a great water polo player our philosophy focuses on fundamental position and ball skills. Therefore, the camp will combine fitness, both swimming and leg strength, coupled with an intense review of all fundamental aspects of the game. From basic defensive position, to drive shooting to 2m “O” to 6vs5 shooting to 2m “D” to 5v6 base defensive position. The goalie portion of the camp is run by Olympic goalkeepers Genai Kerr and Andy Stevens and will focus on goalie specific movement and most importantly leg strength.
Camp/Event
NCS Boys Water Polo Championships
11/04/21 to 11/13/21
Division I Finalist. Redwood HS 10 - Acalanes HS 7
Camp/Event
Malibu Water Polo Camp
7/26/21 to 7/30/21
A 5-day camp with in-water training workouts covering all aspects of water polo. Field players were coached by six-time Olympian Terry Schroeder. A very extensive program which covered all aspects of the game. The camp included aspects of setting at 2 meters, posting up, (driver) offense and defense, center defender work, counter attack positioning, 6 on 5 offense and defense, shooting and much more.
Camp/Event
2021 Junior Olympics
7/17/21 to 7/20/21
Placed 13th in the nation in the Boys 16U Championship Division. The USA Water Polo Junior Olympic Championships is the largest age group water polo tournament in the Nation. Athletes and teams come from across the country to compete on the national stage. The Junior Olympics Tournament consists of three divisions, the Championship Division, Classic Division and Invitational Division dependent upon the number of teams wishing to compete in that age group. Teams compete over a 4-day period within their respective age category.
Camp/Event
2021 Pacific Zone Junior Olympics Qualifier
6/25/21 to 6/27/21
Team CC United 16U Black (A)
Camp/Event
2021 KAP7 FUTURE SUPER FINALS - 16 & UNDER BOYS
6/18/21 to 6/20/21
Futures is designed to provide high level competition for the top water polo clubs in the nation. All clubs, coaches, athletes and officials are held to the highest standards to ensure a professional experience for everyone involved. Futures WPL’s mission is to showcase, through its highly competitive environment, the collective talents and efforts of all those who are involved and to continue to foster the development of the sport’s future.
Camp/Event
ODP Cadet Boys Regional Evaluation Event for NTSC Selection
5/30/21 to 5/30/21
2021 NorCal Evaluation Event for NTSC selection (Blue roster)
Camp/Event
PAC Zone Boys ODP Cadet Clinic #2
4/25/21 to 4/25/21
ODP Zone camps are utilized as a forum to display the ODP system of play. Both national team coaches and staff from USAWP work directly with local staff and athletes to build an effective program in order to select local zone teams for participation at the National Championship level.
Camp/Event
PAC Zone Boys ODP Cadet Clinic #1
4/10/21 to 4/10/21
ODP Zone camps are utilized as a forum to display the ODP system of play. Both national team coaches and staff from USAWP work directly with local staff and athletes to build an effective program in order to select local zone teams for participation at the National Championship level.
Camp/Event
Kap 7 Eggbeater Tournament Showcase
2/12/21 to 2/14/21
16U 2nd Place
Camp/Event
2019 CIF-North Coast Section-Boys Division 1
11/07/19 to 11/16/19
Played as a Varsity athlete in the tournament. Awarded as Junior Varsity MVP.
Camp/Event
Pacific Zone Boys ODP Camp
10/20/19 to 10/20/19
Made the Pacific Zone team. ODP Zone camps are utilized as a forum to display the ODP system of play. Both national team coaches and staff from USAWP work directly with local staff and athletes to build an effective program in order to select local zone teams for participation at the National Championship level.
Camp/Event
UC Davis Men's Waterpolo Clinic Series
4/20/19 to 4/20/19
Camp/Event
Pacific Zone Boys ODP Camp
12/15/18 to 12/15/18
ODP Zone camps are utilized as a forum to display the ODP system of play. Both national team coaches and staff from USAWP work directly with local staff and athletes to build an effective program in order to select local zone teams for participation at the National Championship level.

Training

Water polo specific weight training
1 year

Additional Sports

Swimming
10 years
Club/Travel Team
10 Years Contra Costa County Championship meet qualifier, 2016 Las Trampas Swim Team High Pionts Scorer award
Baseball
8 years
Club/Travel Team
2018, 2017, 2016 Lafayette Little League All Star Team member

Statistics

Statistic	2021 Varsity Team	2020 Varsity Team
Games	23	13
Goals Scored	54	8
Steals	19	3
Blocks	11	3
Assists	31	3
Earned Ejections		9
Shot Percentage		42.1%
Shots on Goal		19

Academics

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High School Information

High SchoolAcalanes High School

StateCalifornia

Phone(925) 280-3970

Academic Accomplishments

Are you in honor classes?

Are you in AP/IB classes?

Yes.

Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?

Yes

Awards and Activities

Awards2022 USA Water Polo Academic All American 2022 Acalanes Silver A Award for Excellence 2021-2022 North Coast Section, CIF Distinguished Scholastic Team 2021-2022 North Coast Section, CIF Scholar-Athlete 2019-2020 Acalanes Volunteer Service Award 2020-2021 Acalanes Volunteer Service Award 2020-2021 Most Improved - Geology
ActivitiesMountain Biking, volunteering at Sea Serpents (affiliated with Special Olympics) and Contra Costa Food Bank