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Waterpolo Expert Talk

Waterpolo Expert Talk

By: Andreas Schulze-Kopp
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 Ich liefere Euch mit meinen nationalen und internationalen Gesprächspartnern aus der Welt des Wasserballs regelmäßig spannende Einblicke in die Vereinsentwicklung, Trainingsplanung und Jugendarbeit. Hierfür stehen mir Trainer, Aktive und Funktionäre in unseren Gesprächen regelmäßig Rede und Antwort. Natürlich spielt hierbei auch die allgemeine Entwicklung der Sportart Wasserball, auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene, eine große Rolle. Persönliche Meinungen und Einschätzungen meiner Gesprächspartner zu Fragen wie es mit dem deutschen, aber auch mit dem internationalen Wasserball in den nächsten Jahren weitergeht, kommen dabei nicht zu kurz.Andreas Schulze-Kopp
Episodes
  • “Between the Posts: Branislav Mitrović on Coaching, Philosophy, and the True Value of Goalkeepers”

    “Between the Posts: Branislav Mitrović on Coaching, Philosophy, and the True Value of Goalkeepers”
    Aug 30 2025
    In Part Two of our conversation, legendary Serbian water polo goalkeeper and Olympic champion Branislav Mitrović shifts from player to mentor, revealing his philosophy and approach as a coach. He talks about how he prepares goalkeepers for the highest level, what skills and mindsets he prioritizes, and why the role of the goalie has become even more crucial under modern water polo rules. Branislav shares valuable recommendations for young goalkeepers, explains the right and wrong ways to select future goalies, and challenges coaches to rethink how they assign this vital position early in a player’s career. In his words, “Without a good goalkeeper, you can’t win anything.” We also explore why goalkeepers remain underrated, his thoughts on how talent identification should happen, and — in a fun moment — whether he remembers playing against anyone from Germany. Plus, we finish with five rapid-fire questions for Branislav, resulting in some surprising and insightful answers.
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    23 mins
  • “Discipline and Dreams: Branislav Mitrović’s Journey from Novi Sad to Olympic Gold”

    “Discipline and Dreams: Branislav Mitrović’s Journey from Novi Sad to Olympic Gold”
    Aug 23 2025
    In this episode, Serbian water polo legend Branislav Mitrović shares deeply personal stories of his life and career, offering a rare glimpse beyond the pool. From his beginnings in Novi Sad to the grand stage of the Olympics, Branislav reflects on the experiences that shaped him — and reveals the one value he credits as most pivotal in his journey: discipline. He also responds to statements about himself and his legacy — honest, reflective, and sometimes surprising. Listen to hear what discipline has meant throughout his career, and how it remains his guiding force. Throughout the episode, Mitrović emphasizes that discipline, even above talent, has been his most important value — the foundation of his consistency, resilience, and success. His reflections on maintaining focus, work ethic, and mental toughness offer a meaningful take-away for athletes and listeners alike. 🎧 Listen now and get inspired by a champion’s mindset – straight from the man who’s lived it.
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    31 mins
  • "Living the Moment, Learning from Pressure, and Looking Ahead" - Vince Vigvári

    "Living the Moment, Learning from Pressure, and Looking Ahead" - Vince Vigvári
    May 10 2025
    🎙️ Episode Title: "Living the Present – Vince Vigvári on Pressure, Progress & Passion for Water Polo" In this second episode with Hungarian national player Vince Vigvári 🇭🇺, we dive deeper into the mindset and experiences of one of water polo’s most exciting young talents. Vince opens up about the emotional penalty shootout in the Olympic bronze medal match 🥉🎯, what it taught him, and how the Olympic Games differ from the World Championships 🗼 vs 🌎 — especially when it comes to atmosphere, energy, and global visibility. We talk about the European heartland of water polo 🔥, its expansion into other parts of the world like Asia 🌏, and how that could help the sport grow and reach new fans. Vince also reflects on the semi-final win over Spain in Fukuoka 🇯🇵, where he scored a key goal to help Hungary advance. 2023 was a golden year for Vince: U20 World Champion and Senior World Champion — all in one month 🏆🏆. But as he says himself: “That’s the past. I like to live in the present.” 🔄 We also explore: 🏆 His outlook on the upcoming Final 4 of the Champions League 2025 🧠 His tips for young water polo players — and what it really takes to succeed 🏫 What clubs and systems need to provide to support youth development the right way 🎧 Tune in now to get real insights from a rising star who’s already done it all — and is just getting started! 💪🔥
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    23 mins
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