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

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

What does it take to make the transition from successful college athlete to professional waterpolo 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 waterpolo 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 waterpolo.
🎙️ Waterpolo Expert Talk #146 – Max Casabella, Part 2.

Listen to Episode 145 (Paart 1) of the Waterpolo Expert Talk and discover Max Casabella's journey from Barcelona to Berkeley and NCAA water polo.

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