Academy Waterpolo is an Australian website, which was founded by former high performance coach and international player Simon Daley. In partnership with triple Olympian, Rhys Howden Academy Waterpolo’s vision is to share the love water polo with the world through social media and junior development.
Academy Waterpolo also runs water polo programs for school aged children. Academy Waterpolo programs are designed to enhance both the skills and performance of young water polo players and at the same time provide a fun, safe environment to learn and play. Over the past three years, Academy Waterpolo has built up a strong following and regularly reach over 100k readers globally.
Academy Waterpolo’s Total Male 5 for 2019
1st -Pietro Figlioli
Italian National Player|Clubs: Brescia/Pro Recco|Position: Attacker
“He is consistently the fastest player in the world having won above 95% of any swim off in a game. These days he plays a general’s role for Italy and his leadership under Campagna sees them as genuine world champions. Figlioli is the stronghold of Italy and the team flourishes under his leadership. This presence for Brescia this year was evident in European club water polo too.”
2nd – Maro Jokovic
Croatian National Player|Clubs: Jug/Olympiacos|Position: Wing
“One of the best left-handers in world water polo and Mr Consistency. His presence at the World League Super Finals, the World Championships for his beloved Croatia and the Champions League for Olympiacos. Unbelievable talent and all-round supreme athlete.”
3rd – Marco Del Lungo
Italian National Player | Club: Brescia | Position: Goalkeeper
“Genuinely comes of age and filled the shoes of the great Tempesti.Del Lungo has been consistent this year and what an unbelievable tournament he had in Gwangju to send Italy to the top of the world.”
4th – Konstantinos Genidounias
Greek National Player | Club: Olympiacos | Position: Attacker
“Freak of an athlete and one that is always at the forefront of Greek water polo, be it the national team or his beloved Olympiacos.”
5th – Aleksandar Ivovic
Montenegrin National Player | Club: Pro Recco | Position: Driver
“Although Montenegro didn’t have the outcomes they so desired, it was that man Ivovic who was always at the forefront of their charge. His prowess in the Italian League with Recco sees him as one of best of the best across the board of international players.”
Academy Waterpolo’s Total Female 5 for 2019
1st -Madeline Musselman
USA National Player | Club: CDM Aquatics | Position: Attacker
2nd – Rachel Fattal
USA National Player | Club: SOCAL | Position: Driver
3rd – Margaret Steffens
USA National Player | Club: CN Sabadell | Position: Driver
4th – Stephania Haralabidis
USA National Player | Club: NYAC/Vouliagmeni | Position: Attacker
“As you can see, I have gone with 4 of my top five players of 2019 from the Team USA . I think these players are exceptional, to say the least, and as a team are just a marvel to watch.”
5th – Beatriz Ortiz Munoz
Spanish National Player | Club: CN Sabadell | Position: Driver
“One of Spain’s consistent achievers and showed magnificent goal-scoring ability at the Gwangju World Championships, Munoz combative ability is a coaches’ dream and she is a leader from the front for Spain.”
