11/08/2026
Our next award goes to a player who has had an absolutely outstanding year — Josh Gardner, winner of our Most Improved Junior Water Polo Player Solihull Water Polo
Josh loves water polo, and that passion shows every time he gets in the pool. He puts huge effort into every session, always keen to learn more, always ready to play, and always bringing great energy to the team.
Josh has also done some volunteering coaching with our mini and development teams. He learnt so much from coaching — and what’s impressive is how he has applied that learning to his own development as a player. His improvement since joining polo has been remarkable.
This year, Josh made the exciting decision to specialise as a goalkeeper, and it has proved to be a fantastic move. He earned his place at the West Midlands Talent Centre, competed at the Talent Games, and proudly represented the region at the InterRegional Competition.
When asked to step into goal recently, he delivered saves that were, in his coach’s words, “years ahead of him,” and he even received Man of the Match.
Josh’s cheeky personality, positive attitude, and commitment make him an absolute pleasure to coach. He gives his all in competitions, he works hard in every session, and he has been rewarded with incredible progress this season.
Josh, congratulations on winning our Most Improved Award.
We can’t wait to see what you achieve over the next year.
