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Max Casabella – From Berkeley to Barceloneta: Life at the Top of Water Polo

Max Casabella – From Berkeley to Barceloneta: Life at the Top of Water Polo

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From NCAA champion to Barceloneta – Max Casabella on elite water polo, coaching and the Spanish national team

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What does it take to make the transition from successful college
athlete to professional water polo player at one of Europe's top
clubs? In Episode #146 of the Waterpolo Expert Talk, Max Casabella
returns for Part 2 of our conversation. After winning three NCAA
titles with UC Berkeley, Max decided to return to Spain and
continue his water polo career with CN Atlètic-Barceloneta. We talk
about the challenges of adapting to professional water polo, the
importance of coaching and team chemistry, and why defense plays
such a central role in Barceloneta's philosophy. Max also shares
his experiences with the Spanish senior national team, his
ambitions for the future and the lessons he learned during his
years in the United States. A conversation about ambition, hard
work, team culture and taking the next step in elite water polo. ️
Waterpolo Expert Talk #146 – Max Casabella, Part 2.