Swim England extends a cordial invitation to all Water Polo Coaches to this year’s highly anticipated Water Polo Coaching Conference! Save the date for Saturday May 25th, as they embark on a day filled with invaluable insights and enriching discussions, set against the backdrop of Loughborough University’s SportPark.
This conference isn’t just another event; it’s a pivotal opportunity for coaches to elevate their expertise and contribute to the thriving water polo community. Aligned with their commitment to continuous coach development, this conference promises to be an indispensable resource for honing skills and fostering growth.
From 09:00 to 17:00, immerse yourself in a dynamic lineup of speakers and captivating topics carefully curated to inspire and educate. Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just starting your journey, there’s something for everyone at this gathering of aquatic minds.
Recognising the invaluable contributions of our volunteer coaches, they are delighted to offer entry to this premier event at a reduced rate of £20 per person. They encourage clubs to invest in their coaches’ professional development by covering the cost as part of their CPD training.
Seize this opportunity to network, learn, and reignite your passion for water polo coaching. Secure your spot today by registering via the following link: Water Polo Conference Registration.
Below is a table of the Guest Speakers:
| Speakers | |
| Richard Blackshaw & Anna Garside | Richard as the new of Head of Performance and Anna as the new head of Performance Operations will open up the conference. |
| Piers Martin | British Swimming Board Member Piers will discuss how to maximise coaching potential. |
| GBR Womens rep | Great Britain Women’s player will discuss her journey in Water Polo that led her to the Word Championships in Doha |
| Paul Connolly | Experienced coach Developer Paul will discuss “What is our Why?” the importance of our ‘why’ when coaching. What are we trying to achieve? And why is important not to lose sight of our end goals in everything that we do. |
| Drew Barrand | Drew Barrand, the British Swimming CEO will share British Swimming’s organisational strategy and how Water Polo fits into that broader vision for aquatic sport. |
| Gergely Lukacs | Our Key note speaker Gergely Lukacs will share his experience in coaching which he has gained over a number of years in Hungary following a successful playing career and has delivered water polo coaching clinics for World Aquatics. Gergely’s coaching highlights include winning 2x U21 National titles In Hungary with his club Pecs before spending over 5 years coaching the Pecs senior team. Gergely has also tasted international success during his 6 years working with the junior Hungarian national team, winning the U18 World Championships as the Hungarian team’s assistant coach in 2020. Most recently Gergely was the assistant to Hungarian men’s coach Zsolt Varga at the European Championships in Zagreb, Croatia. |
