Our Coaches

Jamie Osland

Seniors Coach

Jamie Osland brings a wealth of experience and a passion for water polo to DVE Aquatic as the head coach. With over 30 years of coaching experience in sports including Rugby League, Athletics, Touch, and Water Polo , Coach Osland has developed a reputation for fostering a competitive, disciplined, and team-oriented environment that emphasises game play, team development, mental toughness, skill development inclusiveness, and sportsmanship.

Before transitioning into coaching, Jamie enjoyed a successful playing career in Rugby League, where he was a standout athlete. Coach Osland continued to refine his water polo expertise and has had the opportunity to be mentored by respected coaches at DVE Aquatic including Alberto Vela and Slobodan Macic, and as an WPV state assistant coach under high performance manager Greig Richardson (Spindles). Jamie has also been involved as a Water Polo Australia selector at National Age Championships before taking the helm at DVE Water Polo in 2025. Coach Osland has completed all courses pertaining to the Water Polo Austral Elite High Performance coaches certification. Coach Osland has completed all courses pertaining to the Water Polo Australia Elite High Performance coaches certification.

Throughout his coaching career, Coach Osland has developed teams across sub-juniors to senior age groups. In 2023 he had the opportunity to coach the U16 DVE team to a gold medal at the Australia Youth Championship (AYC) with an unbeaten record. He is known for game situation training methods and focus on structure including tactical knowledge, developing players' positional fundamentals, team building, coach development, and leadership development.

Jamie is a strong believer in volunteering, and in the positive value sports clubs can have on the community. He has previously held the position as Water Polo president, contributed as a committee member and outside of the pool has advocated strongly for the growth of water polo in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.

Coach Osland believes in the power of discipline, hard work, and team culture, aiming to prepare players not just for success in water polo, but for success in life.

Mitch Boham

U14 Coach

Hi, my name is Mitch. I have recently turned 18 and started playing water polo 7 years ago in the u12 team at DVE. I came into water polo with a background in swimming as well as other team sports, I love water polo because it is a great combination of the two.

I am currently the U12 coach at DEV Aquatic. I love working with the kids and seeing them grow and progress in the sport. I want to make sure each kid has a great time whenever they're in the pool and comes to love the sport as I do.

I have played for Victoria multiple times in U15s and U17s and have been a part of the Australian squad. I have represented DVE at Australian youth championships in U14’s, 16’s and 18’s

Zach Oslan

U14 Boys Coach

Hi, My Name’s Zach and I’m currently coach of the u14s Boys team.

My career in water polo started early on as an 8 year old junior player in the u12s mixed team in 2017. I have been fortunate to play under an array of coaches including decorated DVE coaches Andrew Gilchrist, Alberto Vela, Jamie Osland and Slobodan Macic, as well as several other highly experienced state and national coaches including Rowan Bennet, Ben Adams, Greig (Spindles) Richardson, John Fox and Mark Holden.

My coaching career started in late 2023, where I began assisting the coaches. In 2024 I started as a co-coach of the u12 mixed team with Mitch and Liam, where I coached them to a 2nd place medal at the Ballarat Tournament. Late in 2024, Liam and I took on the role of coaching the u14 boys, and have worked hard with this team to play at the best.

As a coach I’m big on creating a positive and inclusive environment, where all the players jump out of the pool tired, but always smiling and laughing. Additionally, Liam and I strive to foster a strong team bond, where they don’t work hard for us, but for each other.

I draw these core values from my own experiences as a player, and I’ve drawn drawn on lots from all of my past coaches to help encourage and push any team I coach to the best of there abilities. I hope to pass on as much as I can to the younger generations of players.

Riley O’Connell

U16 & 18 Boys Coach

Hi, my name is Riley, I’m 20 years old and have been playing water polo for six years. I started out with DVE Aquatic and quickly developed a strong passion for the sport. One of my most memorable achievements was achieving bronze at Brisbane’s Australian Youth Championships in the U16s age division with DVE Aquatic.

As the current U16 and U18 boys coach at DVE Aquatic, I enjoy helping players develop their skills and passion for the game. Coaching is incredibly rewarding, and I am committed to creating an environment where the players are able to challenge themselves and strive to be better.

Water polo has given me amazing experiences and friendships, and I hope to pass on my experience and inspire the next generation of players.

Alberto Vela

U14 girls & Skills Coach

Hi, my name is Alberto. I have been coaching water polo at DVE Aquatic for 10 years. I come from a swimming background, competing at national level (in Venezuela) when I was 12 and 13 years old. I entered the world of water polo at Uni, where I played for nearly 4 years, and I have loved the game ever since.

It is a great way to keep fit in the water and have fun with friends! I love coaching at DVE Aquatic as it is a very inclusive club, which strives to bring the best of the players and helping them grow, both in and out of the pool.

What I love the most about coaching is seeing the players become more confident with the game, gaining new skills, improving all the time and having fun along the way. During the last 5 years, I have coached our junior teams making finals with different age groups. What I love the most about these teams is that no matter if we make it to the finals or not, everyone gives it their all in the pool and has fun.

Archie

Flippaball Coach

Hi, my name is Archie! I love water polo because of the friendships I’ve made along the way and the life skills I’ve learnt through the sport. Water polo has given me so many great experiences and introduced me to people who have become great friends. It has also taught me skills like teamwork, resilience, discipline and how to work hard towards a goal.

What I love most about coaching is being able to teach and pass on my knowledge to the next generation of players. I especially enjoy goalie coaching and helping young goalkeepers develop their skills and confidence. I enjoy helping them become better players while giving them the support and guidance they need.

Some of my proudest water polo moments have been making my first Victorian team, winning Junior Person of the Year for DVE, and winning Season MVP of State League 4 in my first senior season. These moments are special to me because they reflect the hard work I’ve put into water polo and how much I’ve grown as a player. They’ve also motivated me to keep improving and to help other players achieve their own goals.