Support My Journey to Team USA – and Beyond

I’ve been selected to participate in USA Water Polo’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) and the 2026 National Team Selection Camp (NTSC). This opportunity brings me closer to my goal of competing at the highest level—and representing Team USA.

My Story

I fell in love with water polo during a trip to Croatia when I was 11. On that trip I had the unique opportunity to travel with Puget Sound Polo on a water polo cruise out of Split alongside a group of high school players. Ever since that trip, I’ve been working to become the best player I can be. I am excited to have this opportunity to continue building my water polo skill at the next level.

I’ve spent countless hours in the water and outside of it, watching games and studying how the game is played. Not just because I want to improve, but because I genuinely love it.

I’m incredibly excited for the opportunity to participate in NTSC and pipeline opportunities. It means a lot to me to be able to train and compete alongside some of the best coaches and players in the country. I know this experience will help me continue to develop my skills and move closer to being able to compete as an athlete for Team USA, as well as my goal of playing water polo in college.

Why I Love Water Polo

I truly love this sport and everything it teaches me—the discipline, the strategy, overcoming adversity, and the friendships that come along with it.

Why Your Support Matters

As part of this journey, I’m raising support to help fund training, coaching, and development opportunities – both for me and for other athletes working toward their goals.  Your support directly helps make opportunities like this possible.

Looking Ahead

This page will stay with me throughout the 2026 ODP season, including NTSC and future Pipeline experiences.  If I’m selected for additional training camps or international competitions, I’ll continue updating my journey here as I work toward the next level.

Join My Team

If you'd like to be part of my journey, I would truly appreciate your support.  Every contribution – big or small – makes a difference.  Thank you for being part of my journey and my team.

My Team of Supporters

  • JAMES ORLANDO Last month $260.00
  • Sam Neely Last month $52.00
  • Marian Bolton What an amazing opportunity you have been given. Congratulations! Your hard work is paying off. We are looking forward to watching you grow as an athlete. Last month
  • Tara Hofmann Go Axel! Last month $104.00
  • Anonymous Love you grandson!! Go get em and do your best Last month $1,040.00
  • Sandi Newman Last month $104.00
  • Alisha Pearson Last month $52.00
  • Julie Thorn Way to go, Axel! Last month $52.00
  • Lucky Shot LLC Last month $208.00
  • Maile Carr Congrats Axel! Keep up the hard work!  Last month $50.00
  • Anonymous Love you grandson!! Go get em and do your best Last month $1,040.00
  • JAMES ORLANDO Last month $260.00
  • Lucky Shot LLC Last month $208.00
  • Rob Hoover Last month $208.00
  • Tara Hofmann Go Axel! Last month $104.00
  • Sandi Newman Last month $104.00
  • Jessica Lamm So proud of you Ax!! Last month $104.00
  • Puget Sound Polo Last month $104.00
  • Brent Tollefson Last month $104.00
  • Sam Neely Last month $52.00

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