UC Irvine Olympians
Dan Klatt
- Country:
- USA
- Sport / Event:
- Water Polo
- Olympic Years:
- MWP - 2004, WWP Assistant - 2012, 2016, 2020
OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE
Served as an assistant coach with the U.S. Women's National Team from 2010-21
Helped lead Team USA to Olympic Gold in 2012, 2016 and 2020
Klatt was a 2004 Olympian on the U.S. men’s water polo team that competed in Athens
AT UCI
Klatt was hired as head coach of the UC Irvine Women's Water Polo program in 2005
Took on head coaching duties for the men's team as UCI's Director of Water Polo in 2022
Led the Anteater women to nine Big West Championships and eight NCAA Tournament appearances
Had a high NCAA finish of fourth in 2012
In 2020, the Anteaters achieved the highest national ranking in program history at No. 3
Eight-time Big West Women's Water Polo Coach of the Year
In just his second year with the UCI men's program, Klatt's squad won the Big West regular season and tournament championship
He graduated from UCI in 2001 and was a two-time All-American on the men’s water polo team under legendary head coach Ted Newland
EXTRAS
Member of the U.S. Women's Water Polo staff that claimed World Championships, World Cups and World League Championships
Served as an assistant coach with the U.S. Women's National Team from 2010-21
Helped lead Team USA to Olympic Gold in 2012, 2016 and 2020
Klatt was a 2004 Olympian on the U.S. men’s water polo team that competed in Athens
AT UCI
Klatt was hired as head coach of the UC Irvine Women's Water Polo program in 2005
Took on head coaching duties for the men's team as UCI's Director of Water Polo in 2022
Led the Anteater women to nine Big West Championships and eight NCAA Tournament appearances
Had a high NCAA finish of fourth in 2012
In 2020, the Anteaters achieved the highest national ranking in program history at No. 3
Eight-time Big West Women's Water Polo Coach of the Year
In just his second year with the UCI men's program, Klatt's squad won the Big West regular season and tournament championship
He graduated from UCI in 2001 and was a two-time All-American on the men’s water polo team under legendary head coach Ted Newland
EXTRAS
Member of the U.S. Women's Water Polo staff that claimed World Championships, World Cups and World League Championships
Anteater Spotlights | Ep. 14 | James Castagnola
Wednesday, May 27
Anteater Spotlights | Ep. 13 | Pippa Heaver
Wednesday, May 13
UCI Men's Volleyball | 5.11.2026 | NCAA National Championship Postgame Interview
Tuesday, May 12
UCI Men's Volleyball | 5.10.2026 | NCAA Championships Sunday Press Conference
Sunday, May 10
