Jesse Morrison

Athletics
805-684-4127
jesse_morrison@cate.org

BA, University of California, Santa Barbara
MA, Concordia University Irvine
Appointed: 2021

Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Jesse Morrison has been a key part of the Cate community since 2021 as the head coach for both boys’ and girls’ varsity water polo teams. A former collegiate athlete at UC Santa Barbara, Jesse played Division I water polo, earning recognition as a four-time Academic All-American and USA Water Polo All-American.

In addition to his work at Cate, Jesse has coached and worked in administration for the Channel Islands United water polo club and co-founded an athletic recruiting business (PCAA) to help high school athletes pursue collegiate athletic opportunities. A three-time Tri-Valley League Coach of the Year (2021, 2022, 2024), he emphasizes mentorship, character development, and relationship building.

Jesse currently plays semi-professional water polo, and also enjoys spending time outdoors and being with family and friends in Santa Barbara.