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Men's Water Polo Announces Hiring of Joe Molina as Assistant Coach
1/6/2026 11:26:00 AM | Men's Water Polo
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown Director of Water Polo Felix Mercado has announced the hiring of Joe Molina as an assistant coach for the men's water polo program.
Molina joins Brown having last served as a head coach for the Boys Varsity Water Polo Program at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange County, California.
"We are thrilled to welcome Joe to our coaching staff," said Mercado. "Anytime you can add someone who has had experience playing for and winning National Championships, it's a game-changer. The Brown Water Polo program is ready to take the next step and get back to competing for championships, and Joe is the perfect person to help lead that charge. He will hit the ground running in recruiting and play a major role in driving our off-season training as we build momentum toward sustained success."
Molina played at Cal, and was a member of the 2021 and 2022 NCAA Division I National Championship teams.
During the summer of 2025, Molina served as the Head Coach for the Boys Cadet Futures 2025 USA Water Polo National Team and has served as a coach for multiple water polo clubs throughout California. He also played two years professionally with Drummoyne Water Polo Club in Sydney, Australia.
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Molina joins Brown having last served as a head coach for the Boys Varsity Water Polo Program at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange County, California.
"We are thrilled to welcome Joe to our coaching staff," said Mercado. "Anytime you can add someone who has had experience playing for and winning National Championships, it's a game-changer. The Brown Water Polo program is ready to take the next step and get back to competing for championships, and Joe is the perfect person to help lead that charge. He will hit the ground running in recruiting and play a major role in driving our off-season training as we build momentum toward sustained success."
Molina played at Cal, and was a member of the 2021 and 2022 NCAA Division I National Championship teams.
During the summer of 2025, Molina served as the Head Coach for the Boys Cadet Futures 2025 USA Water Polo National Team and has served as a coach for multiple water polo clubs throughout California. He also played two years professionally with Drummoyne Water Polo Club in Sydney, Australia.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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