Zoe Banks Joins Harvard University Water Polo Coaching Staff
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Zoe Banks ’23 will rejoin the Harvard University water polo program by returning as an assistant coach., A two-time captain throughout her playing career, the Palo Alto, Calif., native, will serve as an assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s programs.
“I am super excited to announce Zoe Banks as my new assistant coach,” stated head coach Ted Minnis.
“Bringing back an alum and someone who was a three-time All-America selection and two-time captain, someone that was a really big part of the things that we did while she was here with the women’s program, it’s a great opportunity. I’m excited to bring someone in who understands what our program is about, what our culture is about, and what Harvard is about.”
Helping backstop the Crimson to a 79-26 record in her four years in Cambridge, Banks was a three-time All-America honoree after earning the Honorable Mention nods in 2020, 2022 and 2023. Making back-to-back trips to the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Championship game in 2022 and 2023, Banks earned all-tournament honors in both of the Crimson playoff runs.
In her senior campaign, Banks overcame an injury to start the 2023 season, but rebounded to finish 150 saves, two assists, and nine steals – highlighted by a 19-save shutout against Santa Clara University. The Crimson also defeated a pair of top-10 teams for the first time in program history with Banks as the starter.
Information courtesy Harvard University Athletics Communications
