Three-time U.S. Olympic men’s water polo coach Monte Nitzkowski, a Huntington Beach resident known as a pioneer and ambassador for the sport, recently died at 86 after a battle with prostate cancer.

A memorial for legendary U.S. Olympic men’s water polo coach Monte Nitzkowski will be held Saturday at the Long Beach City College Hall of Champions Gymnasium at 1 p.m., USA Water Polo announced.

Long Beach, CA, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Long Beach City College (LBCC) dedicated its Aquatics Center in honor of Monte Nitzkowski, decorated athlete, revered coach, and influential figure in ...

Click here if you are having trouble viewing the slideshow on a mobile device. Monte Vista High lost their last regular season home water polo match 14-10 against San Ramon Valley High in Danville on ...

From Olympian to Visionary Coach, Nitzkowski’s Influence on Swimming and Water Polo Endures at LBCC Long Beach, CA, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Long Beach City College (LBCC) dedicated its ...