Our Stars
Exclusive Elite Collaborations
Meet the World-Class Athletes Shaping the Future with BIWPA
At BIWPA, we believe in empowering athletes through inspiration and expertise. That's why we're proud to collaborate exclusively with four of the most outstanding water polo players in the world: Felipe Perrone, Alvaro Granados, Bea Ortiz, and Anni Espar. These athletes bring unparalleled experience, passion, and knowledge to help elevate our programs and inspire the next generation of water polo stars.
Top Achievements: 5x Olympian | World Cup, European & World Champion | 3x LEN Champions League | Male's Best Player 2022 (World Aquatics) | League Winner (Spain, Italy, Croatia)
Felipe Perrone
Captain Spain & CNAB
Top Achievements: 4x Olympian (Gold & 2x Silver Medalist) | World & 3x European Champion | 1x NCAA (USC) | 4x LEN Champions League | 3x LEN Super Cup | 2x Australian Leagues
Anni Espar
Spain & Sydney Uni Lions
Top Achievements: 2x Olympian | World Cup, European & World Champion | 8/8 Podiums in the last European and World Championships | Spain and Adriatic League Winner
Alvaro Granados
Spain & CNAB
Top Achievements: Women's Best Player 2024 (European & World Aquatics) | 3x Olympian (Gold & Silver Medalist) | 2x European Champion | 3x LEN Champions League
Bea Ortiz
Spain & CN Sabadell
Perrone & Espar
10 Years Supporting BIWPA
Anni Espar and Felipe Perrone have been instrumental in this project since its inception in 2014, when they both took part in the first-ever camp in Easter 2014. From then, they have inspired hundreds of athletes throughout different programs.
Felipe x Academy
Learn more about Perrone's involvement with our year-round program
The Spanish international is part of the Academy coaching staff, meaning that as of the season 2023-24, all our student-athletes have the opportunity to learn from and work with Felipe Perrone on a weekly or monthly basis.
This addition elevates the Academy program to new heights, offering players the invaluable experience of learning directly from one of the smartest and most skilled athletes in water polo.
Alvaro & Bea
Present and Future
In 2025, we are thrilled to welcome two of the world's top water polo players to the BIWPA family! Alvaro Granados and Bea Ortiz are joining us in an unprecedented collaboration agreement. Get ready to learn from the best and take your game to the next level!
How will this collaboration impact our programs and the athletes participating in them?
*Always depending on the athlete's competitive schedule.
Training Trips
Teams hosted in Barcelona can enjoy an exclusive, personalized masterclass led by one of our Olympians.
Watlicam Videos
Follow us on social media for fresh content, including unique tips and tricks from our elite collaborators, captured with our underwater camera for a one-of-a-kind perspective.
Clinics
Host one of our clinics at your club, led by our expert coaching staff and one of our stars.
Tournaments
Connect with top players at our events, whether during awards ceremonies or exciting All-Star games! Don't miss the chance to get an autograph or snap a picture with these world-class athletes.
Summer Academy
Athletes in our high-performance summer program get the chance to attend a masterclass with our elite collaborators.
Camps
In a fun environment, our pro athletes focus on helping campers improve their fundamentals while fostering a deeper love for the game.