"I am so happy and proud to be a waterpolo player" - Felipe Perrone on Community, Career & Elite Mindset

In this episode of the Waterpolo Expert Talk, Spanish national team
captain Felipe Perrone looks back on his extraordinary
international career and shares why he is still proud every single
day to be a water polo player. Born in Brazil, Perrone found his
way into water polo through his family. With only 15 years old, he
made the life-changing move to Spain, leaving his parents behind to
pursue his dream of becoming a professional athlete. What followed
was a remarkable career across Spain, Italy, Croatia and Brazil,
including one of the most legendary stations in world water polo:
Pro Recco. Together we are talking about: - Growing up in Brazil
& early inspiration through his family - Moving alone to Europe
at a very young age - Differences between Brazilian, Spanish,
Italian & Croatian water polo - Tactical development vs.
intuitive playing styles - Playing for Pro Recco alongside the
world’s best players - Training every day at Champions League level
- The importance of education alongside a sports career - Why water
polo creates such a strong and unique community - Leadership,
responsibility & what truly defines a team captain Perrone also
reflects on the values water polo teaches for life: discipline,
resilience, teamwork, accountability and balance between individual
ambition and team success. This episode is a must-listen for
players, coaches, parents and anyone who wants to understand what
it truly takes to survive and succeed at the highest level of
international water polo. More about the podcast:
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