Arturo Villalpando - Women's Water Polo Coach - Bucknell University Athletics

Arturo Villalpando

Title:
Assistant Coach
Email:
aav004@bucknell.edu

Arturo Villalpando was named an assistant coach at Bucknell in February of 2019.

Arturo A. Villalpando is a highly accomplished and dedicated Assistant Coach for both the Men's and Women's Water Polo teams. He joined Bucknell University during the 2018-2019 academic year and has since made an indelible mark on both programs, propelling them to unprecedented success.

His coaching prowess has been instrumental in achieving numerous milestones for both the men's and women's teams, including leading them to their most successful seasons in program history. Under his guidance, the teams have shattered records for wins in a season and achieved their highest final rankings ever.

Coach Villalpando's impact extends beyond the scoreboard, as he has mentored a diverse roster of athletes from around the globe, including Serbia, Hungary, Romania, Turkey, France, Canada, South Africa, and Trinidad & Tobago. Notably, he played a pivotal role in the development of Boati Motau, who represented South Africa at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

The list of accomplishments during Coach Villalpando's tenure is extensive. For the Men's Team, highlights include two Mid Atlantic Water Polo Conference (MAWPC) Championships, two NCAA Quarterfinal appearances, and numerous individual accolades such as ACWPC All-America selections, MAWPC Player of the Year honors, and Cutino Award recognition.

Similarly, the Women's Team has flourished under Coach Villalpando's guidance, achieving their highest finishes in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA), including a second-place finish in 2021. Notable achievements include school records for most wins in a season, individual ACWPC All-America selections, and representation at the Olympic Games.

Coach Villalpando's commitment to excellence is further evidenced by the academic achievements of his players, with numerous selections to the ACWPC All-Academic Team each year.

With his unwavering dedication, strategic acumen, and passion for the sport, Arturo A. Villalpando continues to elevate the standards of collegiate water polo at Bucknell University and beyond.