Waterpolo Expert Talk

By: Andreas Schulze-Kopp
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  • Ich liefere Euch mit meinen nationalen und internationalen Gesprächspartnern aus der Welt des Wasserballs regelmäßig spannende Einblicke in die Vereinsentwicklung, Trainingsplanung und Jugendarbeit. Hierfür stehen mir Trainer, Aktive und Funktionäre in unseren Gesprächen regelmäßig Rede und Antwort. Natürlich spielt hierbei auch die allgemeine Entwicklung der Sportart Wasserball, auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene, eine große Rolle. Persönliche Meinungen und Einschätzungen meiner Gesprächspartner zu Fragen wie es mit dem deutschen, aber auch mit dem internationalen Wasserball in den nächsten Jahren weitergeht, kommen dabei nicht zu kurz.
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Episodes
  • "From Champions to Challenges – Inside the Mind of a Water Polo Winner" - Unai Biel

    "From Champions to Challenges – Inside the Mind of a Water Polo Winner" - Unai Biel
    Apr 26 2025
    In this episode, we dive into the mindset of a true water polo champion. Our guest, Unai Biel, is the newly crowned World Cup 2025 winner 🥇 — adding yet another major title to his name after already helping Spain secure their first-ever European Championship win 🇪🇸. Unai shares what it means to be part of a team that constantly pushes each other to improve 💪, and reflects on the unforgettable experience of his first Olympic Games in Paris 2024 🗼 — with eyes already set on what’s next 🎯. Looking ahead to the upcoming Champions League clash against FTC ⚔️, Unai emphasizes that while each game matters, the ultimate focus remains on qualifying for the final tournament 🎟️. We also explore how he processes losses 🧠, how the coaching staff break down each match in detail 📊, and why striving for improvement is a never-ending journey in high-level sport 🔄. If you’re looking for tips on becoming a better water polo player, Unai offers firsthand insights, habits, and advice that can help shape your own game — whether you're just starting out or aiming for the top 🚀🤽‍♂️. 👉 Tune in now and get inspired by one of the sport’s rising stars! 🎧🔥
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    17 mins
  • “I earned so much great input from the other guys" - Unai Biel

    “I earned so much great input from the other guys" - Unai Biel
    Apr 19 2025
    🎙️ New Episode Out Now – Waterpolo Expert Talk Podcast In our latest episode, we welcome Unai Biel, one of the rising stars of international water polo and the MVP of the 2025 World Cup Final between Spain and Greece! 🏆🇪🇸🇬🇷 We dive into Unai's journey from a six-year-old swimmer in the Barcelona area to becoming a key player for CN Atlètic-Barceloneta, Spain’s powerhouse club. How did it feel for a young talent to join such a prestigious team? Was it overwhelming—or just the push he needed to grow? 💬 “I earned so much great input from the other guys,” Unai shares, giving us insight into Spain’s unique water polo philosophy—where experienced players take young athletes under their wing. Now, the tables have turned: Unai is becoming that kind of mentor himself. Curious to know who helped shape his early career? Or who his personal water polo idols were growing up? 👀 We also explore the cultural clash—and harmony—of growing up in a region where football is a religion and FC Barcelona looms large, yet water polo quietly thrives in its own stronghold. 🌊 Whether you're a fan of the sport or just discovering water polo, this episode offers inspiration, personal stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to become one of the best. 👉 Tune in now to hear Unai’s story, his challenges, his victories, and what the future holds for him—and for Spanish water polo. 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.
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    17 mins
  • "An olympic shootout is a crushing amount of pressure" - Alex Bowen

    "An olympic shootout is a crushing amount of pressure" - Alex Bowen
    Apr 12 2025
    This is Part Two of our conversation with Alex Bowen from Team USA 🏅, fresh off winning the bronze medal in water polo at the Paris 2024 Olympics 🇺🇸🇫🇷. What does it feel like to be in an Olympic shootout 🎯, carrying the hopes of your team, your country, and everything you've trained for? Alex takes us inside that pressure, where trust between teammates is everything—and where belief can make or break you. That’s the essence of team sports, and water polo in particular 🤽‍♂️. We reflect on unforgettable moments, like the overhead image of the defense shutting down Mandic 📸, and the heartbreak of not playing for gold 💔. Alex shares how a familiar situation against Hungary in Fukuoka reappeared in Paris—but this time, he made a different choice. A new mindset, a full Olympic experience from start to finish, ending with the medal ceremony 🎉. Now, with the bronze medal in hand, Alex looks back at the long road—the team rebuilding, the resilience, and everything it took to stand on that podium 🥉. This episode is about more than sport—it's about pressure, trust, and the comeback.
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    20 mins
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