Jon Burke is one of the most accomplished water polo coaches in Northern California history and a trusted national voice on college athletics and student-athlete recruiting.

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Over a 25-year coaching career, Burke’s teams have won 13 CIF section championships, one CIF NorCal championship, and 15 league titles. He has coached two Olympic champions, 18 high school All-Americans, eight CIF section MVPs, multiple national team members, and supported more than 100 student-athletes in reaching NCAA water polo programs.

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Burke currently serves as Director of Girls Water Polo and Co-Director of College Counseling at Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, California. Under his leadership, Stevenson has captured multiple CIF and NorCal titles, including the first CIF section and NorCal championships in Monterey County history.

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Beyond the pool deck, Burke brings rare insight into the college admissions and recruiting landscape. As both a championship coach and leader in the college counseling space, he helps families understand how athletic recruiting, admissions strategy, and long-term student development intersect. He is a sought-after speaker on college athletics, recruiting transparency, and building healthy, values-driven athletic pathways. That experience directly informs how athletes in the club are trained, advised, and supported.

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Burke lives in Pebble Beach with his wife, Debra, and their three children, and remains deeply committed to creating a positive, development-focused experience for every athlete in the program.