Our team.

Valentin B. Horvath

Founder

Born in Budapest, Hungary, Valentin is a former international NCAA Division I athlete and passionate advocate for student-athlete development. As the founder of CollegeBridge, he brings a unique blend of athletic experience, academic excellence, and coaching expertise to help young athletes navigate their collegiate journey.

Athletic Background

A standout water polo athlete, Valentin served as team captain at St. Francis College, where he led his team to two North East Conference finals.

Professional Experience

Valentin’s coaching career includes significant roles:

  • Head Youth Coach at CT Premier Water Polo Club

  • USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program Youth Coach (NEZ)

  • Board Member of USA Water Polo's Northeast Zone

Academic Achievements

  • Master of Science in Social Innovation in Business and Entrepreneurship

  • Bachelor of Science in Political Science

  • Multiple academic honors, including NEC Scholar-Athlete Team

Coaching Philosophy

Valentin believes in a holistic approach to athlete development, emphasizing mental and technical skills, team culture, nutrition, and comprehensive athlete support. His mission with CollegeBridge is to help student-athletes successfully blend their athletic and academic aspirations.

With his firsthand experience as a student-athlete and deep understanding of the recruitment process, Valentin is dedicated to empowering the next generation of college athletes.

Meigan Loomis Horvath

Administrative Assistant

Meigan Loomis Horvath brings a wealth of experience in water polo and a deep understanding of youth sports to her role at CollegeBridge. Her background as both a player and coach provides valuable insights into the journey of student-athletes. As a California native, Meigan played water polo at 680 Water Polo Club and Lamorinda Water Polo, and she also competed within the Olympic Development Program (ODP).

With her background in competitive water polo, experience in coaching, and sports administration, Meigan brings a unique perspective to CollegeBridge. Her insights help bridge the gap between young athletes' aspirations and the realities of collegiate sports, making her an invaluable asset to our team and the student-athletes we serve.