The Water Polo Goalie

Communication is key, especially during transition defense!

In my latest article, I break down exactly how goalies can lead their defense through clear, effective communication.

- How to start looking for defensive problems
- How to fix them
- How to give quick, clear commands

Check out the full breakdown here

Lead Your Transition Defense With Clear Effective Communication How to Quickly Assess Problems and Communicate the Solution

What separates great water polo goalies from the good ones? It’s the intangibles.

1. Mental toughness & resilience
2. Composure under pressure
3. Adaptability
4. Emotional intelligence
5. Competitive drive
6. Decision-making ability
7. Focus & concentration
8. Coachability
9. Positive attitude
10. Game intelligence

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Some general rules on where to put an outlet pass and a game example of what not to do.

Where to Put the Ball on an Outlet Release Pass General rules on where to put the ball based on where the defender is when throwing an outlet pass to a teammate on a counter attack.

You can't block what you can't see!
A hand-eye coordination shooting drill to keep your eyes on the ball throughout the entire lunge block.

You Can't Block What You Can't See A ball tracking drill to help keep your eye on the ball

Is it an M-Drop or the Brescia Zone defense?

Is it an M-Drop or The Brescia Zone? The main differences between the M-Drop and the new Brescia Zone

When should you specialize in a single sport? Should you choose the Tiger Woods path or choose the Roger Federer path?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiger-woods-or-roger-federer-when-should-you-focus/id1516403467?i=1000484953314

Episode 5 is live and it's based on the first questions I got from a listener.

Ask The Water Polo Goalie Episode 5: What to Say to Your Teammates to Set Up Your Defense - The Water Polo Goalie What do you say to your team pre-game, mid-game, and post-game to get your teammates to force the weakest shooter on the opposing team to take the shot.

How to block a penalty shot? Or, probably more accurate, how to force the shooter to make a great shot?

Ask the Water Polo Goalie Episode 4: How to Block a Penalty Shot? - The Water Polo Goalie How do you block a penalty shot? In this episode, I'll run through all my tips and strategies to improve your odds of blocking a penalty shot.

Ask the Water Polo Podcast just launched! It is me answering questions about being a goalie, training, and coaching goalies. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-water-polo-goalie/id1516403467

The European Aquatics channel has been posting some classic games. Here's the 1992 Gold Medal game. Spain vs Italy.

Waterpolo Legends - Italy vs Spain - Olympic Games Final 1992 - Match of the Century