Benefits of San Diego Mesa College

 

Academically

 

  • Mesa matriculates more students to the UC and the State university system than any other community college in San Diego and ranks in the top five state wide.
  • We offer a wide and diverse selection of courses and programs leading to A.A. and A.S. degrees in both academic and vocational subjects.
  • We offer guaranteed transfer agreements with SDSU and UCSD.
  • Mesa can get you maximum General Education requirements during your first two years with minimum expense.
  • We help structure your class schedule to minimize conflicts.
  • We have free tutoring and several athletic advisors to assist you.
  • We support and encourage your desire to succeed in the classroom.
  • Mesa has won numerous State Scholar Athlete and Sports Team Academic Awards.
  • Eligible for Mesa College Scholarship awards that total over $100,000 each year.

 

Athletically

 

  • We offer comprehensive training in water polo, swimming and diving for the development and preparation of athletes for transfer to Division 1.
  • We will work diligently to help you move on to swim, dive or play water polo at the four-year school of your choice.
  • We are always in contention for Conference, So Cal and State titles.
  • We play Division 1 schools on our 30 plus game schedule.
  • Our budget has increased despite state wide cuts.  

 

Coaching staff

 

Jim Fegan - Head Coach, Men and Women’s Swimming, Women’s Water Polo

Named Coach of the Year five times in the last seven years. Accomplishments include seven conference titles and a fifth place State Championship finish.  Experience includes Head Coach and Director of San Diego Water Polo Club, coaching staff for National Junior, Youth and Cadet Teams. Currently Pacific Southwest Zone Youth girls coach.

 

Greg Ormsby – Head Coach, Men’s Water Polo

Second year as Head Coach of the men’s team. Three time CIF team championships, six time coach of the year with numerous conference championships. Extensive international coaching experience and currently on the USA Men’s Junior National Team staff.

 

Kristy Clemons – Head Coach, Men and Women’s diving

Has had a diver qualify for the state championships in each of her four years at Mesa. Has coached State champion and NCAA qualifier. Teaches at the El Cajon YMCA gymnastic center.