When Does Mindset Development Start in Water Polo?

Start early to develop a water polo players mindset.

Your players work hard. So why aren’t they improving? Free guide for coaches — find out what’s really holding your players back and what you can do about it. Get the Free Guide → When Does Mindset Development Start in Water Polo? Most water polo coaches think mindset development starts in high school. By then, … Read more

Why Players Stall Between Practices (And What Helps)

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Most water polo players don’t plateau because they stop working hard. They plateau because nothing is connecting the work they do in practice to the work they do between practices. And in that gap — which is most of the week — development quietly stalls. This is one of the least talked about problems in … Read more

Your Biggest Competition in Water Polo Isn’t Who You Think

Whatever level you coach there’s always a rivalry. Spain vs Italy. Two local high school teams fighting for the county title. Rivalries are what make sports worth playing. When you win you’re ecstatic. When you lose you’re crushed. Until next time. There is always competition in water polo! But here’s a question worth sitting with. … Read more