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Jason Falitz, the new assistant coach for UCLA men&#039;s water polo, is known for his seriousness during practice and his light-hearted attitude away from the pool. Falitz has coached at almost every level. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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Men&#8217;s water polo coach inspires with intense, friendly approach

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If it wasn’t for his high school counselor, Jason Falitz may have never raced a lap or gripped a water polo ball. He also may never have become John Burroughs High School’s all-time career scoring leader, the Los Angeles Times 1999 Player of the Year or the 2006 Western State Conference Player of the Year at Los Angeles Valley College.

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Men’s water polo coach inspires with intense, friendly approach

By Annie Bardet

Oct. 8, 2015 4:09 a.m.