Quim Colet to Lead Sliema ASC Men’s Senior Team for the 2026 Summer League

15/05/2026
  • Quim Colet, Head Coach of CN Sabadell and former Spanish Olympic national team coach, will lead the project as Head Coach and Technical Director of Sliema ASC's men's senior team.
  • The project will implement a comprehensive high-performance program designed to maximize the team's physical, technical, and tactical level throughout the summer.

A High-Performance Project for Malta's Most Successful Club

Sliema ASC has reached an agreement with Quim Colet, one of the most experienced and internationally recognized coaches in Spanish water polo, to lead the club's men's senior team throughout the 2026 Summer League.

Currently Head Coach of CN Sabadell and co-founder and Sports Director of BIWPA, Colet will oversee the program throughout the summer period, focusing on optimizing the team's physical, technical, and tactical performance while reaching peak form during the decisive phase of the season.

Colet will be assisted by Ferran Pascual and supported by BIWPA's international expertise and elite high-performance methodology.

Three-Phase Performance Program

The project will be developed through three key phases:

  • Team Preparation
  • Competitive Development
  • Peak Performance Phase

This initiative reflects Sliema ASC's commitment to continuing to compete at the highest level through elite coaching, professional preparation, and international expertise.

Statements from Both Organizations

Ryan Coleiro, Sports Director of Sliema ASC, highlighted the importance of the agreement:

"This partnership represents an important step forward for our club and our senior team, creating the opportunity to work closely with one of the most respected international water polo development programs. With Coach Quim's experience and his professional team at BIWPA, we aim to continue raising standards and provide our players with the tools needed to compete and perform at the highest level."

Quim Colet also shared his enthusiasm regarding the project:

"It is an honor to join Sliema ASC for this project. The main focus throughout the summer will be on building a strong team identity and helping the group reach its highest competitive level during the decisive phase of the league. We are very excited for this challenge."

Coaching Staff

Quim Colet is one of the most experienced and internationally recognized coaches in Spanish water polo. Currently Head Coach of CN Sabadell, he won the LEN Euro Cup in 2022 and has also been part of the Spanish men's national team coaching staff at two Olympic Games.

Ferran Pascual is currently the Head Coach of the Portuguese women's national team. He also coached and played professionally for CN Rubí's men's team in Spain's top division. As part of the BIWPA staff, he has led numerous international clinics across the United States, South Africa, Puerto Rico, and other countries.

About Sliema ASC. Learn more >>

Founded in 1912, Sliema ASC is the most successful water polo club in Malta, with a long-standing tradition of excellence and one of the strongest histories in European water polo.

About BIWPA

BIWPA (Barcelona International Water Polo Academy) is one of the world's leading international water polo organizations, offering high-performance training programs, camps, competitions, and academy experiences for athletes and coaches from around the globe.

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