Mount St. Mary's University Men's Water Polo
Mount St. Mary's University (MSM) · Emmitsburg, Maryland · Private nonprofit university
Mount St. Mary's University Men's Water Polo coaches
Coaches at Mount St. Mary's University who recruit Men's Water Polo, head coach first.
The program
Where Mount St. Mary's University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- mountathletics.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 13 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 65% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg.
- Location
- Emmitsburg, Maryland
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- msmary.edu
About Mount St. Mary's University Men's Water Polo
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Ognjen Cerkez, the Acting Head Coach, leads the Mount St. Mary's University Men's Water Polo staff of 2 coaches, verified October 2026. Mount St. Mary's University (MSM) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Water Polo as a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. Mount St. Mary's University is a small private school in Emmitsburg, Maryland with 2,408 undergraduates, a 74% acceptance rate and an average net price of $25,298 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Mount St. Mary's University Men's Water Polo
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Ognjen Cerkez, the Acting Head Coach and Gunner Lanquist, the Assistant Coach. Mount St. Mary's University has 2 coaches for Men's Water Polo, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals and steals in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude full-game footage and a highlight video, with the link near the top so Ognjen can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Mount St. Mary's University typically score 1046–1280 on the SAT and 19–27 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Mount St. Mary's University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Ognjen Cerkez at Mount St. Mary's University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach OgnjenHow water polo recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Mount St. Mary's University Men's Water Polo FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Mount St. Mary's University D1?
Yes. Mount St. Mary's University competes in NCAA Division I Men's Water Polo, in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Is Mount St. Mary's University public or private?
Mount St. Mary's University is a private nonprofit school in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
What conference is Mount St. Mary's University Men's Water Polo in?
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Does Mount St. Mary's University offer athletic scholarships for Men's Water Polo?
Mount St. Mary's University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Mount St. Mary's University Men's Water Polo have?
2 coaches, led by Ognjen Cerkez, the Acting Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Mount St. Mary's University Men's Water Polo?
Ognjen Cerkez is the Acting Head Coach.
When can Mount St. Mary's University Men's Water Polo coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Mount St. Mary's University Men's Water Polo?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Mount St. Mary's University cost?
In-state tuition is $47,000 and out-of-state tuition is $47,000 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,298.
What is the Mount St. Mary's University acceptance rate?
74% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Mount St. Mary's University?
Admitted students typically score 1046–1280 on the SAT and 19–27 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Mount St. Mary's University Men's Water Polo coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
