Taylor Dodson begins her second year at Wagner as she will serve as the Women's Water Polo Assistant Coach after serving as the Director of Operations in 2015-16.
Dodson brings a wealth of experience in the sport of water polo, having coached and played on a high-level. Most recently, Dodson was an assistant coach for SET Water Polo Club of the U-16 Girls “A” team and was the head coach of the U-16 “B” team while also coaching the Laguna Beach High School varsity girls squad.
Dodson played professionally for Club Water Polo Dos Hermanas in Spain for a season following a successful collegiate career at the University of California, Berkley. Named co-captain in her senior season (2013), Dodson led the Golden Bears to an NCAA Silver Medal after securing an NCAA Bronze Medal the season before.
Before arriving on Grymes Hill, Dodson was a Partner Support Manager with Positive Coaching Alliance.
Among her duties, Dodson handled all account management initiatives for all 200 PCA chapter partners through proactive marketing assistance while coordinating the PCA’s National Awards and fundraising initiatives. In addition, Dodson was a key liaison between PCA and Bay Area Athletic Directors and leaders of youth sports organizations.
Dodson, a native of San Jose, CA, spent time as a Development and Marketing Consultant for PCA and had a brief stint as a Communications Associate and contributing writer for JetSet Times.
Along with her work responsibilities Dodson will pursue a Masters of Business Administration.
