The Total Waterpolo Podcast

Join James Spencer-Boyce in this week's special episode focused on Strength and Conditioning. James is accompanied by Marin Lazic, the gym coach for the Australian Men's National Team and the creator of the Water Polo Fit Podcast. Marin delves into the essentials of strength work, recovery, high performance, and mobility within the sport we all love. His unparalleled expertise in strength and conditioning offers invaluable insights. Tune in as Marin answers frequently asked questions and shares his knowledge on all things S&C. Don't miss out on this informative and engaging episode!

Our upcoming guest on the Total Waterpolo Podcast, hosted by James Spencer-Boyce, is none other than Nicolas Constantin-Bicari, one of Canada's most illustrious water polo players. In this episode, Nicolas delves into his remarkable journey, playing for prestigious European clubs such as FTC, Jug, Marseille, and Brescia. Additionally, he sheds light on the various challenges that Canadian water polo confronts. Constantine-Bicari also shares insights on a wide range of topics, including his experiences with the Canadian national team and his exciting future plans. ► SUPPORT US ON PATREON: ⁠https://patreon.com/TotalWaterpoloNews⁠ ► SUBSCRIBE: ⁠@total_waterpolo⁠ ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXvwssjloZJb932rI7?si=471698b8d0204f77 ► APPLE PODCASTS: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-total-waterpolo-podcast/id1607998460 Follow us on our social networks ►WEBSITE: ⁠https://total-waterpolo.com/ ⁠►INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/total_waterpolo ►FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/totalwaterpolonews ►TWITTER: ⁠https://twitter.com/total_waterpolo⁠ ►TIK TOK:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@totalwaterpolo⁠ Exclusive Discount Code at Wear Waterpolo Code: PODCAST10 Link: ⁠https://wearwaterpolo.com/⁠ Get in touch: info@total-waterpolo.com

Hungary's prodigious superstar, Vince Vigvari, is our upcoming guest on the Total Waterpolo Podcast. Join us as we delve into a comprehensive exploration of his journey, spanning from the radiant successes of his golden summer with the Hungarian national teams, to the intriguing dynamics of his competitive bond with his elder brother, Vendel. During this episode, Vince unveils the path that led him to the zenith of his sport, shares insights into his childhood role model, divulges the cornerstone of confidence, and offers a glimpse into his enduring desire to play in a foreign league, among other captivating topics. ⁠#TotalWaterpolo⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#TotalWaterpoloPodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#waterpolo⁠⁠ The Total Waterpolo Podcast ► SUPPORT US ON PATREON: ⁠https://patreon.com/TotalWaterpoloNews⁠ ► SUBSCRIBE: ⁠@total_waterpolo⁠ ► SPOTIFY: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXv..⁠. ► APPLE PODCASTS: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..⁠. Running order 02:11 Battle of the Vigvari's 07:34 Winning the World Championships 08:58 OSC team bonding 11:02 Getting into the sport 12:50 Who is Vince's best player in the World? 15:23 Vamos: Vince's role model 20:13 Sacrifices to reach the top 22:40 Balancing school with water polo 25:14 Opportunity to study in the USA 28:13 No to video games 29:08 Admiration for Spanish water polo 31:22 Self-belief 35:38 Steve Jobs mk. 2 37:44 Family matters 40:00 Nutrition tips: Food heaven, food hell 42:49 Whats next for Vince? Follow us on our social networks ►WEBSITE: ⁠https://total-waterpolo.com/ ⁠►INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/total_water..⁠. ►FACEBOOK: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/totalwaterpo..⁠. ►TWITTER: ⁠https://twitter.com/total_waterpolo⁠ ►TIK TOK:⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@totalwaterpolo⁠ Exclusive Discount Code at Wear Waterpolo- Code: PODCAST10- Link: ⁠https://wearwaterpolo.com/⁠ Get in touch: info@total-waterpolo.com

Join James on the Total Waterpolo Podcast as he welcomes Florian Bruzzo, the esteemed head coach of the French national team. Despite his humble playing background, Bruzzo has emerged as a prominent figure in the world of water polo coaching, with a strong focus on high performance. In this enlightening episode, Florian engages in an in-depth conversation about the evolution of French water polo, specifically in the context of its growth leading up to the highly anticipated Paris Olympic Games. #TotalWaterpolo #TotalWaterpoloPodcast #waterpolo The Total Waterpolo Podcast ► SUBSCRIBE: @total_waterpolo ► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1domnXv... ► APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Running order 02:02 Florian Bruzzo's coaching journey 06:11 Coaching the French women's national team 07:29 Joining the men's national team 09:22 Expectations for Paris 14:09 Bringing in Vjeko Kobescak 16:17 Raised standards in France 22:24 Bruzzo's plans after Paris 23:44 Quickfire questions Follow us on our social networks ►WEBSITE: https://total-waterpolo.com/ ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/total_water... ►FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/totalwaterpo... ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/total_waterpolo ►TIK TOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@totalwaterpolo Exclusive Discount Code at Wear Waterpolo - Code: PODCAST10 - Link: https://wearwaterpolo.com/ Get in touch: info@total-waterpolo.com

We are pleased to say that Ben Hallock joins us on this week's Episode of the Total Waterpolo Podcast.  Dubbed as the best centre forward in the world, the American international and Pro Recco star discusses his entry into the sport, the impact Stanford had on him, and how he progressed into the national team. Hallock then discusses his Olympic experiences in Rio and Tokyo, before the bulk of the conversation with James focuses on his time at the Italian giants, Pro Recco - the great expectations, American stereotypes and working with Sandro Sukno. In part two, we ask your questions from social media. Ben gives his Total7 line-up, he reveals the idols he looked up to, and talks tattoos, golf and learning Italian! Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! The Total Waterpolo Podcast is available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube.

Our fifteenth guest on the Total Waterpolo Podcast this week is is the hugely respected and decorated Head Coach of JUG Dubrovnik, Vjekoslav Kobešćak.  Speaking to James on the show, one of the best coaches in the professional game discusses his professional playing career at Mladost, where he won nearly everything as a player, before explaining how he became the Head Coach at one of Europe's biggest clubs. Vjeko then opens up about the success of his team between 2015-2017, and his future ambitions for the club he has now spent seven years at.  Kobešćak then talks to James about youth development, and his work with the French National team - who are building towards Paris 2024.  As always, we put your questions to Vjeko in part 2 - which includes some interesting talk about his nickname, the M zone JUG played at the back end of last season, and his say on the best CF to ever play.  Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! The Total Waterpolo Podcast is available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube.

Our next guest on the Total Waterpolo Podcast is a leading member of the Hungarian Men's National Team, Krisztián Manhercz. Just a few days before a hugely significant World Championships in front of a home crowd, Krisztián talks with James about his hopes for the competition and his strategies with dealing with different pressures. The Hungarian international, who is now considered to be one of the best players in the world, also talks about his interesting professional career playing at: Vasas, Szeged, Ferencvaros and OSC, before finally describing his emotions when winning Bronze at the Olympic Games. In the second part, Krisztián answers your questions from social media, including a habit of playing Call of Duty Warzone with his OSC team mates and much more! Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order!

This week on the Total Waterpolo Podcast we are joined by Primorac Kotor's and Montenegro's up and coming star, Dusan Matkovic.  On the show, Dusan talks about his hometown club Primorac, the successful season they have enjoyed this year despite financial difficulties over the past few years, and where he sees his future. The young Montenegrin then opens up about the bittersweet experience of Tokyo - the lows of crashing out in the quarter-finals against Greece, and the high of carrying the flag for Montenegro at the closing ceremony.  As ever, in part 2, we put your questions to Dusan - who shares his Total7, as well as his unexpected taste in Music.  Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! You can find James on Twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram at @Jspencerboyce

We are very excited to welcome Thomas Vernoux to this weeks Total Waterpolo Podcast. On the show, Thomas opens up about his early playing days, his hugely successful water polo family and balancing his life at school and playing professionally for CN Marseille. Speaking with James, the 20-year-old also talks about this season's French League, the Champions League, and how he and his national team are preparing for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. After the break, we put questions that you have sent in to us via Social Media to Thomas; with some interesting insights to his Total7 team, his nickname and his favourite team mate! Don’t forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10’ for 10% off your next order! The Total Waterpolo Podcast is available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. You can find James on twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram @jspencerboyce

This week's guest on The Total Waterpolo Podcast is legendary centre-forward, Cosmin Radu. In the first part of the show, Cosmin discusses his dream to play in Italy, his career in Croatia with Mladost and Primorje and his International playing career for Romania. Talking with James, Cosmin then discusses his retirement and his current role as the Vice-President of the Romanian Water Polo Federation. As normal in part 2, we put your questions to Cosmin that you have sent in via our social media channels. Don't forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code 'PODCAST10' for 10% off your next order! You can find James on twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram @jspencerboyce The Total Waterpolo Podcast is available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube.

In our episode this week, James sits down to chat with the UVSE Women's Head Coach, Marton Benczur.  During the conversation, Marton talks all things UVSE; about the club's culture, the club's vision and the process of promoting youth through the ranks. Marton talks about transitioning from being UVSE's Assistant Coach, into being the boss at one of Hungary's top female clubs. In the episode, the Hungarian also gives his views on his side's season so far, the Euro League, and coaching the Hungary U17 Girls team.   As ever, we ask your questions in part two, with Natasa Rybanska having a lot to ask her coach!  You can find James on twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram @jspencerboyce Don't forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code 'PODCAST10' for 10% off your next order! 

This week James Spencer-Boyce is joined by one of the most successful coaches in the history of the sport, Dénes Kemény. On the show, Denes discusses his career as a player and then as a coach. We talk about how he instilled a winning culture in the Hungarian national team, the risks he took and leading his country to a record breaking 3 successive Olympic Gold Medals between 2000 and 2008, and 24 medals at 29 major events. Talking to James, Denes gives some insights into how he managed to develop a team of young, talented players into some of the greatest names in the sport, what he said going into the last quarter of the 2004 Olympic Final, and how he ensured his team would not think they were unbeatable. To end part 1, Denes gives a touching tribute to Tibor Benedek, explains Hungary's relationship with water polo and briefly talks with James about the upcoming World Championships in Budapest this Summer. In part 2, as always, we answer the questions you have sent in on our social media channels. You can find James on twitter @Polo_blog and on Instagram @jspencerboyce Don't forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code 'PODCAST10' for 10% off your next order!