USA Clinics
Bringing European water polo to the US
📣 NEW! Summer camp in Walnut, CA
Boys: Jul 29 - Aug 1 | Girls: Aug 5 - 8
"A unique chance for athletes from all clubs, high schools and water polo teams in the US to learn from our coaches"
We offer partnership opportunities to bring our coaches and water polo knowledge to any club or high school in the US.
The BIWPA methodology is based on the importance of learning the fundamentals, individual technique and tactics, as well as decision making. Get in touch for clinic opportunities either for players or for coaches!
Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional
"Una manera de hacer Europa"
"BIWPA SL, en el marco del Programa ICEX Next, ha contado con el apoyo de ICEX y con la cofinanciación del fondo europeo FEDER. La finalidad de este apoyo es contribuir al desarrollo internacional de la empresa y de su entorno".
Summer Camp in Walnut, CA
July 29 - August 8 | Ages 2010 - 2012
Join us for BIWPA's inaugural camp in Walnut, CA, coming in the summer of 2024! Experience top-tier coaching at the newly unveiled training center of the US men's Olympic water polo team. Hosted at the new state-of-the-art aquatics complex of Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC), this exclusive camp is tailored for 15u boys and girls, offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity for skill development and growth in the sport. Don't miss out!
Mt. SAC Aquatics Complex
- Mt. San Antonio College
- 1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789, US
What to expect
More than 10 years teaching the sport
Top coaches
Led by 2x Olympic coach Quim Colet and a team with experience, skill and a high-level background
The best of Spanish water polo
Learn from the training philosophy that has brought Spanish water polo to the top
10+ years of experience
A decade of excellence teaching water polo fundamentals and skills from the base
Elevate your game
Experience a completely different way of understanding the game, with new drills and skills
A world-class facility
A top-tier facility which opened in the spring of 2023 and will be home to the US men's water polo Olympic team
BIWPA gear
Includes exclusive 10th anniversary BIWPA gear! Shirt, wristband, and swimming cap
Two sessions
Four-day camp
Ages 2010 - 2012
Boys
July 29 - August 1, 2024
Ages 2010 - 2012
Girls
August 5 - 8, 2024
To bring
- Lunch, healthy snacks
- Dry-land training gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts)
- Water bottle
- Suits (minimum two)
- Towel and/or bathrobe
- Sunscreen
- Sandals or flip-flops
- Backpack
Pricing: $675 per participant
Other clinics
Los Altos, CA
April 8 - 11, 2024
Yuri Colet
Head Coach BIWPA Academy
CC Leonard
Argentina Team | Playing pro in Spain
Jordi Gascon
3x NCCA Champion | Cal Men's Water Polo
Joey Frantz
Assistant Coach UC Davis Men's Water Polo
📣 This camp is open to all players in the area.
When?
From Monday, April 8th to Thursday, April 11th
Where?
Los Altos High School (201 Almond Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022)
Who?
Co-ed: 12u, 14u, 16u, 18u
Open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender)
Schedule
Morning (12u and 14u): From 9 am to 12 pm
Evening (16u and 18u): From 4 to 8 pm
Pricing
$350/athlete (12u/14u) and $450/athlete (16u/18u)
Includes BIWPA T-shirt & wristband for all participants)
Coaches
Led by BIWPA Academy coaches Yuri Colet and CC Leonard, assisted by Jordi Gascon (Cal), and Joey Frantz (UC Davis)
A typical 1-day clinic
Our focus: Demonstrate Spanish water polo through tecnical and tactical practice.
What?
We offer a unique clinic opportunity led by the BIWPA Academy coaching staff and directed by 2x Olympic coach Quim Colet. Learn Spanish techniques to improve your skills and fundamentals:
- Fundamentals
- 6 on 5 / 5 on 6 specific skills and decision-making
- Individual technique for defense (press and zone defense)
- Individual technique for offense (with and without ball)
Who?
Typically open to co-ed players ages 12u, 14u and 16u
When?
Six-hour clinic with a 1-hour lunch break. For example:
- 10 am - 12.30 pm
- 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm break
- 1.30 pm - 4 pm
BIWPA Coaching Staff
All our clinics are conducted by our skilled and experienced coaches, usually with the collaboration of college coaches.
2x Olympic coach with Spain men's national team in 2008 and 2012. Currently the head men's coach of Club Natacio Sabadell (LEN Euro Cup and Spanish Supercup winner).
Quim Colet
Head Coach Club Natacio Sabadell
More than 10 years of professional coaching experience in Spain. Co-founder and head coach of the Barcelona International Water Polo Academy.
Yuri Colet
Head Coach BIWPA Academy
More than 10 years of professional coaching experience at CN Rubi in Spain. Currently coaching the Portugal women's national team and also women at Fluvial WP.