GET TO KNOW YOUR POET....

Q: At what age did you begin playing water polo?

A: I started playing water polo at age 6 because my dad was an ex professional water polo player, so I wanted to follow in his footsteps. 

Q: What's your favorite food (s)?

A: Cake, Fettuccini Alfredo, Caviar

Q: What's your favorite music/band?

A: House, Trance, Electro

Q: What is your favorite quote?

A: "Yeah Buddy"

Q: What is your favorite movie?

A: Scarface

Q: Why did you choose Whittier College?

A: I chose Whittier because of its location in Los Angeles, it's strong academics, the nice weather, and the strong water polo program.

Q: What part of Whittier College water polo do you like the most?

A: The coaches and my teammates and the great team chemistry

Q: Who is your favorite sports hero?

A: David Beckham

Personal:

Parents names:Vlad and Rimma Novak

Siblings: None

Hometown: Almaty, Kazakhstan

Previous school attended: Diablo Valley College

Major: Political Science

Minor: Psychology

Awards

* 2006 (Kazakhstan U16 National Team Member)

* 2006 (MVP of Provincials)

* 2007 (Team Ontario Member)

* 2007 (MVP of Canadian Nationals Tournament U18)

* 2008 (Canadian Junior National Team Member)

* 2008 (U22 Nationals All-Star Team Member)

* 2008 (Top 30 Selection for Worlds)

* 2009 (2010 Canadian Senior Men's National Team Member)

* 2011 (CCAAA All Conference Team)

* 2011 (CCAAA All Northern California Team)

* 2011 (CCAAA All American)

* 2012 (CCAAA All Conference Team)

* 2012 (CCAAA All Northern California Team)

* 2012 (CCAAA All-American)