Instruction for Water Polo Goalies

Every water polo goalie knows, “Goalies are Special!”. At the Camp of Champions, we understand that and conduct a special “camp-within-a-camp” specifically designed to help water polo goalies reach their highest potential. Our dedicated goalie coaches understand the unique skills and techniques that you’ll need to stop shots cold and trigger your teams counter attack.

Here are some of the special goalie skills you’ll be exposed to and practice in the pool:

Technical Water Polo Skills:

  • One hand saves
  • Two hand saves
  • Controlling the block
  • Defending the lob
  • Passing under pressure
  • Passing to counter attack
  • Techniques and conditioning drills for goalies

Tactical Water Polo Skills:

  • Reading defenses
  • Recognizing offenses
  • Mastering the angles
  • Anticipation and decision making

Our Goalie Coaches:

Stan Sprague

Former goalie coach for men’s and women’s National Teams
Head Women’s coach at Brea Olinda High School

Adam Lee

Goalie coach at collegiate and high school level for 12 years
Head Women’s coach at Orange Coast College