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)