COACHING STAFF

HEAD COACH

Kelly Falcone

Kelly graduated from Vista High School in 1997, Palomar College in 1999, completed her Bachelors of Arts degree in Kinesiology- Fitness, Nutrition, and Health from San Diego State University in 2001, and completed her Masters of Arts degree in Kinesiology with specialization in Biomechanics from SDSU in 2005.  Her former sports life includes four years of swimming and water polo at Vista High, 2 years of swimming and water polo at Palomar, and 2 years on the SDSU division one water polo team. 

At Vista, Kelly earned several awards including team MVP, captain, and all-CIF honors.  At Palomar she received All-American honors in water polo both years she competed.  She was also awarded Athlete of the week for Pacific Coast Conference and received Scholar Athlete of the year for Palomar College Women’s athletics.  She earned a full ride scholarship to SDSU for her final two years of water polo.   At SDSU Kelly was a Scholar athlete and team captain.  In her final year of play, Kelly was awarded for her academics being honored with the SDSU Jim Malik award for the highest GPA among all SDSU athletes.  Immediately upon graduating from SDSU Kelly began her coaching career as an assistant water polo coach for Southwestern Community College.  Today, Kelly continues to play with a San Diego Masters team and competes regularly, most recently selected as an All-American for the 2004 Masters Nationals tournament.  This outstanding Comet Scholar returned home in 2004 to be the head water polo coach at Palomar.  In her first season coaching the Comets, she helped guide the team to earn the title of Conference Champions and was named Pacific Coast Conference Coach of the Year!  Welcome home Kelly!

For further information contact Kelly:  kfalcone@palomar.edu

ASSISTANT COACH

Carla Gilmore

Carla Gilmore is Returning back to Palomar College this Fall to once again be a part of the Comet team.  Carla coached this team to the State championships and was named Coach of the Year in 1999!  She lead the Comet team for several years.  We are very proud to have her back and are excited for this upcoming season.

VOLUNTEER ASST. COACH

Brittany Clack

Brittany led the comets from the Goal in 2003 and 2005.  She is bringing her talents back to the team this year from the deck!  We are happy to have her continued dedication to the team!