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Dan Albano. Sports HS Reporter.

// MORE INFORMATION: Staff Mug Shot taken August 26, 2010 : by KATE LUCAS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER.

Newport Harbor interim boys water polo coach Marco Palazzo, who took over for Robert Lynn just before the start of the season and guided the Sailors to the CIF Division 1 quarterfinals, will not apply for the school’s vacant permanent position, he confirmed Wednesday.

I  have decided not to apply for the job. I like to coach because it is fun and I did not have fun this (high school) season,” he wrote in an e-mail.

“I’m sure the high school program will find a good coach and I wish the best to the Sailors.”

The former U.S. Olympic men’s assistant coach emphasised positiveness during matches by posting a banner about sportsmanship and conduct on the pool deck.

The Sailors (10-17) finished below .500 and dropped out of the county Top 10 but upset Agoura in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs before falling to eventual runner-up Mater Dei, 11-4, in the quarterfinals.

The Monarchs haven’t lost to a county team since falling at El Toro in October of 2010.

Palazzo will remain a coach with the Newport Beach Water Polo Club.

More info come.