Brown women's water polo has announced the appointment of Anais Mathes as an assistant coach. Mathes joins from Cal State Northridge, where she contributed to the team's success over the last three seasons, winning at least 16 games annually. Her experience includes coaching at the Olympic Development Program for USA Water Polo and a professional playing career in France. Head coach Jackie Puccino praised Mathes for her values and commitment to student-athlete development, emphasizing her potential positive impact on the program.

By the Numbers
  • Mathes helped CSUN achieve 16+ wins in each of her three seasons there.
  • During her collegiate career at Marist College, she played 125 matches, scoring 186 points with 123 goals and 63 assists.
State of Play
  • Anais Mathes is integrating into Brown's coaching staff, focusing on enhancing the team's performance and culture.
  • The women's water polo team is looking to build on past successes with her guidance and leadership.
What's Next

As Mathes settles into her role, she will work closely with the student-athletes to foster a strong team culture and drive performance both in the pool and academically.

Bottom Line

Anais Mathes's hiring represents a strategic move for Brown women's water polo, promising a blend of competitive experience and a commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes.