Wasserball Interviews & Podcast-Episoden – Water Polo Expert Talk Archiv
Im Waterpolo Expert Talk Archiv findest du alle bisherigen Wasserball-Interviews und Podcast-Episoden mit Spielern, Trainern, Olympiasiegern, Schiedsrichtern, Funktionären und Experten aus Deutschland und der internationalen Wasserball-Welt.
Seit 2020 spreche ich mit Persönlichkeiten aus dem Wasserball über ihre Erfahrungen, Karrieren und die Themen, die den Sport bewegen – von der deutschen Wasserball-Bundesliga, Nationalmannschaften und Nachwuchsförderung bis zu Olympischen Spielen, Champions League und internationalen Top-Clubs.
Die Gespräche erscheinen je nach Gast auf Deutsch oder Englisch. Im Mittelpunkt stehen unter anderem Coaching, Training, Taktik, Spielerentwicklung, Mindset, Leistungssport und die Zukunft des Wasserballs.
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#142 · Konstantinos Kakaris – Part 2
World Cup Gold, Pressure & Learning from Defeat
What does it take to turn painful defeats into historic success?
Konstantinos Kakaris talks about Greece’s World Cup gold, performing under pressure, learning from losses and why mental strength and timing are crucial at the highest level.
→ Listen to Episode #142
#141 · Konstantinos Kakaris – Part 1
Center Forward Skills, Mindset & Leaving Your Comfort Zone
What does it take to become one of Europe’s top center forwards?
Konstantinos Kakaris shares his insights on center forward skills, the importance of strong legs, adapting to modern water polo and why leaving your comfort zone can accelerate your development.
→ Listen to Episode #141
#140 · Unai Lema - Part 2
World Champion Mindset, Setbacks & the Move to Germany
What does it take to become a world champion at just 20 years old? In Part 2, Unai Lema talks about Spain’s U20 World Championship success, dealing with setbacks and pressure, and why his move to ASC Duisburg is an important next step in his development.
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#139 · Unai Lema - Part 1
From Barceloneta to ASC Duisburg – The Next Step
Why would a 20-year-old Spanish talent leave one of the world’s leading water polo clubs for a new challenge in Germany?
Unai Lema talks about his development at CN Atlètic-Barceloneta, the transition from junior to senior water polo and why joining ASC Duisburg is the right next step in his career.
→ Listen to Episode #139
#138 · Tarek Elias – Part 2
Wie können Wasserball und andere kleinere Sportarten in einem zunehmend professionellen Sportumfeld bestehen? Tarek Elias spricht über Trainerentwicklung, Athletenförderung, Homegrown-Regeln, Safe Sport, mediale Sichtbarkeit und strukturelle Herausforderungen im deutschen Wasserball.
→ Listen to Episode #138
#137 · Tarek Elias – Part 1
Was passiert hinter den Kulissen, wenn Entscheidungen über den deutschen Spitzensport getroffen werden? Tarek Elias von Athleten Deutschland spricht über Athletenvertretung, Sportpolitik, Public Affairs und die Zukunft der Athletenförderung in Deutschland.
#136 · Karl Izzo – Part 2
Malta’s Water Polo Reform – Coaching, League Expansion & the Future of 4x4
How can a small water polo nation create sustainable structures for the future?
Karl Izzo discusses Malta’s approach to professionalizing coaching education, developing its domestic league and the potential impact of new formats such as 4x4 water polo.
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#135 · Karl Izzo – Part 1
## Malta’s Rise – Building a Sustainable Water Polo Future
How has Malta developed into one of the most interesting emerging water polo nations in Europe?
Malta Aquatics Federation President Karl Izzo talks about financial restructuring, youth development, hosting major international events and his vision for the future of Maltese water polo.
→ Listen to Episode #135
#134 · Gergely Kiss – Part 2
Olympic Glory, MVP Honors & Life After Water Polo
What does the Olympic experience feel like when you have already reached the very top of the sport?
Three-time Olympic champion Gergely Kiss reflects on Olympic pressure, winning MVP honors, Hungary’s legendary team mentality and his transition from elite athlete to life beyond the pool.
→ Listen to Episode #134
#133 · Gergely Kiss – Part 1
Three Olympic Gold Medals & the Hungarian Championship Mindset
What does it take to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals?
Hungarian water polo legend Gergely Kiss shares the culture, mentality and values behind one of the greatest generations in water polo history – and explains why Hungary continues to produce world-class players.
→ Listen to Episode #133
#132 · Sascha Seifert – Part 2
Wie kann sich der deutsche Wasserball sportlich und strukturell weiterentwickeln? Nationalspieler Sascha Seifert spricht über Reformen der Wasserball-Bundesliga, Nachwuchsförderung, die Sieben-Deutsche-Regel, bessere Rahmenbedingungen für Spieler und die dringend benötigte Sichtbarkeit des deutschen Wasserballs.
→ Episode #132 anhören
#131 · Sascha Seifert – Part 1
Wie sieht der Alltag eines deutschen Wasserball-Nationalspielers zwischen Bundesliga, internationalem Wettbewerb, Studium und Training aus? Sascha Seifert spricht über seinen sportlichen Weg, den ASC Duisburg, Leistungssport in Deutschland und die Herausforderung, Wasserball, Studium und persönliche Entwicklung miteinander zu verbinden.
→ Episode #131 anhören
#130 · Brian Xicotencatl – Part 2
“You Can’t Sprint Every Day” – Smarter Training for Water Polo
How can water polo players train harder without sacrificing recovery and long-term performance? Performance specialist Brian Xicotencatl explains training structure, sprint physiology, HRV monitoring and how data-driven recovery can help water polo players and coaches improve performance over the long term.
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#129 · Brian Xicotencatl – Part 1
What if better water polo performance isn’t about training more, but recovering smarter? Performance specialist Brian Xicotencatl explains why recovery is one of the most underestimated factors in water polo performance. We discuss sleep, training load, recovery strategies and how athletes and coaches can use performance data to make better training decisions.
→ Listen to Episode #129
Why does women’s water polo still struggle for visibility, investment and professional opportunities? Izabella Chiappini discusses media coverage, pay, professional structures and what needs to change to increase the visibility and long-term development of the women’s game internationally.
→ Listen to Episode #128
What does it take to build an international water polo career against the odds? Izabella Chiappini reflects on her journey from Brazil to the Rio Olympic Games and professional water polo in Europe – including setbacks, injuries and the career decisions that shaped her path as an international player.
→ Listen to Episode #127
Wie kann der deutsche Wasserball zukunftsfähiger werden? Jan Pommer spricht über Reformen der Wasserball-Bundesliga, Nachwuchsförderung, mediale Sichtbarkeit und neue Ansätze wie Beach Water Polo – und darüber, welche Veränderungen der deutsche Wasserball braucht, um sich langfristig weiterzuentwickeln.
→ Episode #126 anhören
Wie muss sich ein Sportverband verändern, um zukunftsfähig zu bleiben? Jan Pommer spricht über neue Strukturen im DSV, Digitalisierung, Professionalisierung und die zukünftige Entwicklung des deutschen Schwimm- und Wasserballsports.
→ Episode #125 anhören
What made Serbia’s golden generation one of the most successful teams in water polo history? Olympic champion Andrija Prlainović shares insights into the mindset, leadership, pressure and team chemistry behind Serbia’s success at the highest international level.
→ Listen to Episode #124
What does it take to build a career at the very top of international water polo? Olympic champion Andrija Prlainović reflects on discipline, major championships, Olympic success and the experiences that shaped his extraordinary career in elite water polo.
→ Listen to Episode #123
What does it take to keep chasing an Olympic dream through pressure and setbacks? Canadian goalkeeper Jessica Gaudreault talks about resilience, Pan American success, personal growth and performing under pressure on the international water polo stage.
→ Listen to Episode #122
What separates an elite water polo goalkeeper from the rest? Canadian international Jessica Gaudreault shares insights into goalkeeper mindset, chaos training, preparation and the experiences that shaped her career at the highest level of international water polo.
→ Listen to Episode #121
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