Meridian Water Polo Club
Club
Directors
Leaders, mentors, and stewards of our community.
Our Directors guide the mission, uphold our standards, and ensure every athlete has a pathway to grow. They connect athletes, families, coaches, and partners around a shared purpose: building a program that lasts and a culture that lifts together.
Our Directors
President
Phinean Gardner
Phinean founded Meridian to build a competitive, community-rooted club independent of any single school. A Cal letterman and First Team All-American, he brings a coaching philosophy grounded in mentorship, accountability, and long-term athlete development.
Phinean Gardner
President
Director
John Roemer
John brings decades of coaching experience at the club, high school, and collegiate levels. A seven-time Coach of the Year and 2022 California High School Coach of the Year, he is the backbone of Meridian's competitive development system.
John Roemer
Director
Treasurer
Andrew Shogan
Andrew oversees Meridian's financial operations, ensuring the club remains sustainable, transparent, and accessible. His stewardship supports scholarship programs and long-term infrastructure investment across the organization.
Andrew Shogan
Treasurer
Club Coordinator
Lexie Lam
Lexie is the connective tissue of the Meridian community — coordinating athlete logistics, family communication, and club operations. Her work ensures the program runs smoothly and that every family feels supported and informed.
Lexie Lam
Club Coordinator
Built to last
A board committed to the
long-term health of this program.
Meridian is an independent, community-rooted club. Our Directors are responsible for governance, resourcing, and accountability — ensuring every athlete has access to elite development regardless of background.