Coach Sophia is a decorated athlete and experienced mentor, currently serving as an assistant coach for SDSU. A standout goalkeeper at UC Davis from 2019-2023, she concluded her collegiate career as the program’s all-time leader with 748 career saves. Her elite play earned her All-Big West honors and paved the way for a successful professional career in Europe. She served as the starting goalie for CN Echeyde in Spain, leading them to the EuroCup playoffs, and later led LUC Metropole in France to an undefeated season and national championship title. Coach Sophia has a strong passion for youth development, having coached with Davis Water Polo Club & high school. She was a perennial Academic All-Conference performer, balancing high-level athletics with academic excellence. Coach Sophia brings a unique global perspective and a record of championship-level success, dedicated to helping the next generation of female athletes master the fundamentals & mental toughness required for the sport.
