Summer Academy [BCN]
Our summer high-performance training program
NEW: Session 1 now open for college athletes and incoming recruits!
Train with pro coaches and players from one of Europe's leading clubs
CN Sabadell Coaching Staff
Quim Colet
Men's Head Coach
David Palma
Women's Head Coach
College freshmen and sophomores will have the chance to train in a separate group led by coaches Quim Colet and David Palma, in charge of the professional teams of Club Natació Sabadell, with the men's team amongst the top 16 in Europe and the women's team having won the Champions League this season.
Improve skills in technique, tactics, and physical condition alongside some of the professional players from the host club. Join us from May 27th to June 21st for a minimum of two weeks, with the chance to witness the Spanish League play-off finals if you arrive the first week!
"BIWPA's summer high performance water polo program designed for athletes wishing to take their game to the next level"
The Summer Academy is a high performance water polo program that follows the same methodology and training method than the annual program at the BIWPA Academy.
The sports program is led by 2x Olympic coach Quim Colet and challenges athletes with two sessions in the pool and one gym/conditioning session every day. The program focuses on individual skills, technique/tactics and also includes real game situations and scrimmages with local club teams.
See what's new in 2024
New locations and three sessions available
2024 Summer Academy
All you need to know
Who and where?
Open to athletes (coed) born between 2010 and 2004.
Two locations: Barcelona and the US.
When?
- Session 1 · Barcelona: From May 27th to June 21st (4 weeks)
- Session 2 · Barcelona: From July 29th to August 9th - Sold out
- Session 3 · US: From July 29th to August 9th
What's included?
- Sports program
- Lodging and full board
- Private transportation
Locations
Barcelona, Spain | California, US
Three sessions
What's the best option for you?
Session 1
May 27 to June 21, 2024
Athletes coming for session 1 will join the group of student-athletes of the Spring semester at the Academy. Come for a couple of weeks or the whole month and live a true Academy experience in Barcelona!
Session 2 - Sold out
July 29 to August 9, 2024
Train with athletes from all over the world at the amazing Montjuic Olympic pools. Join us for two weeks and take advantage of our intense high-performance program!
Session 3
July 29 to August 9, 2024
We are excited to bring the Summer Academy to the US for athletes eager to enhance their skills with our unique methodology. The perfect opportunity to regain peak performance right after the school year begins!
Why BIWPA?
A Champions League venue
CN Sabadell is renowned for its top-ranking men's and women's senior teams, exceptional youth development program, and top-notch facilities.
BIWPA methodology
A training methodology for high-performance water polo, executed by most of the Spanish water polo players with international projection.
All included
Private transportation, lodging and full board. Athletes only have to focus on water polo and make the most of the experience.
The best coaching staff
Led by 2x Olympic coach Quim Colet, our Academy coaches have experience, skill and a high-level background.
Scrimmages with local clubs
Together with the individual technical and tactical work, athletes compete in weekly scrimmages with local club teams.
Academy
This summer program is the best trial of what it's like to experience our high performance annual training program.
Accommodation
Hotel Verdi | Sabadell, Barcelona
Athletes stay in double rooms at a conveniently located four-star hotel within a 15-minute walk of Club Natació Sabadell, and their package includes all three meals.
Summer Academy or summer camp?
While our summer camps offer the best balance between fun and water polo fundamentals, the Summer Academy follows a demanding and immersive training program designed to get the most out of every athlete. At the Summer Academy you can get a taste of our high performance annual water polo program.
Learn more about our summer camps >>
A typical day
Tentative schedule (Barcelona)
- Breakfast
- 8:30 - 10:30 am Pool time - Morning practice
- Lunch and rest
- 2.30 - 4 pm Pool time - Morning practice
- 4 - 5 pm Strength and conditioning session
- Dinner
Last year's Summer Academy (2023)
Information and pricing
About the admission process
Basic techniques
- Freestyle, head up-top speed 25m (driving the ball)
- Vertical shot blocking position
- Vertical shooting position w ball-add faking
- Reverse skulling w/ hip displacement (back pedal)
- Passing while facing goal, from position 2 and 4
Game situations
- Offense shooting/passing
- Exclusion drawn
- Counter attack goal or assist
- Specific defense (press/zone, set defense)
- 6 on 5 goals/assists (specific positions)
- 5 on 6 defensive displacements
Pre-register
Check also our session 3 in California from July 29 to August 9!
