PRINCETON, N.J. — Isaac Rotenberg (Sr., Atherton, Calif./Sacred Heart Prep) of the men’s water polo team is among six Princeton University student-athletes named finalists for the 2025 Chris Sailer Leadership Award in honor of Chris Sailer, Hall-of-Fame women’s lacrosse coach at Princeton from 1987-2022. The award, made possible by Lucy Small DeStefano ’99 S94 and Chris DeStefano ’94 S99, is awarded annually to senior student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a commitment to serving others.
The Chris Sailer Leadership Award will be presented at the Gary Walters ’67 Princeton Varsity Club Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 22, starting at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
ISAAC ROTENBERG | MEN’S WATER POLO
Rotenberg is a two-year captain and four-time Association of Collegiate Water Polo Association (ACWPA)/Northwest Water Polo Conference (NWPC) Scholar-Athlete honoree for Princeton men’s water polo. He helped guide the Tigers to four consecutive NWPC championships and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament appearances, including a berth in the 2023 NCAA Final Four following a single-season record for wins. A steady and selfless leader, Rotenberg tallied more than 30 goals and 80 assists during his Princeton career.
Out of the pool, Rotenberg serves as vice president of the Varsity Student-Athlete Advisory Committee where he works with the Department of Athletics to help elevate the overall Princeton student-athlete experience across all 38 varsity programs. He is also a Student-Athlete Wellness Leader, SCORRE leader and member of Athlete Ally. Additionally, Rotenberg has been active with the Tiger Sustainable Investment Group during his time at Princeton.
Rotenberg is a classics major from Atherton, Calif.
