USA Clinics
Bringing European water polo to the US
Next clinics:
- Winter Camp in Gainesville (FL) - December 17 to 22, 2022 (two sessions)
- Winter Camp in Dallas (TX) - December 19 to 22, 2022
- Winter Academy in California - December 27 to 30, 2022 (two sessions)
- New Year's Camp in San Clemente (CA) - January 2 to 6, 2023
"A unique chance for 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!
Upcoming clinics
Gainesville, FL
December 17 - 22, 2022
When?
From December 17 to 22, 2022
Where?
Gainesville, Florida
1100 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Who?
- Dec 17 - 18: Ages 7 - 12
- Dec 19 - 22: Ages 12 - 19
Schedule
- Dec 17 - 18: Day camp from 8 am to 3 pm
- Dec 19 - 22: Residential or day camp from 9 am to 3 pm
Pricing
- Dec 17 - 18: $250
- Dec 19 -22: $450 (day) or $750 (residential)
Coaches
BIWPA Academy coaches and US college coaches (TBD)
Dallas, TX
December 19 - 22, 2022
Yuri Colet
BIWPA Academy
Ferran Pascual
BIWPA Academy
When?
From Monday, December 19th to Thursday, December 22nd
Where?
- Morning: Eastside Aquatics Center, 5729 Memorial Dr, The Colony 75056
- Afternoon: Westside Aquatics Center, 1750 Duncan Lane Lewisville 75067
Who?
- Morning: Middle school ages
- Afternoon: High school ages
Schedule
- Morning: 10 am to 12.30 pm
- Afternoon: 12.30 am to 3.30 pm
Pricing
$350
Coaches
BIWPA Academy coaches: Ferran Pascual and Yuri Colet
Costa Mesa & Bay Area, CA
December 27 - 30, 2022 | Learn more >>
Ferran Pascual
BIWPA Academy
'MIZE' Zellmer
The Perfect Goalie
Bret Lathrope
Assistant Coach LBSU
When?
- Session 1 (Costa Mesa): Dec 27 - 28, 2022
- Session 2 (Bay Area): Dec 29 - 30, 2022
Where?
- S1: Costa Mesa High School, 2650 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- S2: Redwood HS, 395 Doherty Dr. Larkspur, CA, 94939
Who?
Field players (ages 13 - 17) and goalies (ages 12 - 17)
Schedule
From 9:30 am to 12 pm & 1 pm to 3 pm
Pricing
Goalies - $595 | Players - $450 | Coaches - $250 - Price per session
Coaches
Ferran Pascual, Michael Zellmer "MIZE" (The Perfect Goalie), Bret Lathrope (LBSU)
San Clemente, CA
January 2 - 6, 2023
Ferran Pascual
BIWPA Academy
Yuri Colet
BIWPA Academy
Stephen Loomis
Assistant Coach UCSB
When?
From January 2 to 6, 2023
Where?
San Clemente High School, California (US)
Who?
- Morning: Grades 6 to 8
- Afternoon: Grades 9 to 12
Schedule
- Morning: 8 am to 12 pm
- Afternoon: 12 am to 4 pm
Pricing
$495 per player
Coaches
Ferran Pascual and Yuri Colet (BIWPA Academy) and Stephen Loomis (Assistant Coach UCSB)
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
- Individual technique for offense (with and without ball)
- Individual technique for defense (press and zone defense)
- 6 on 5 / 5 on 6 specific skills and decision-making
Who?
Open to co-ed players ages 12u, 14u and 16u
Schedule
6-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
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
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 at CN Rubi in Spain. Currently coaching the Portugal women's national team and also women at Fluvial WP.
Ferran Pascual
Head Coach Portugal Women
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Past clinics in the US
