"From Early Beginnings to Champions League Glory" - Tamás Sedlmayer

In this episode of the Water Polo Expert Talk podcast, we welcome Tamas Sedlmayer, a highly accomplished Hungarian water polo player. Born and raised in Budapest, Tamas has played for several top clubs across Europe, including stints in Germany (Spandau) and Italy (Trieste), and is currently part of the Semmelweis team in his hometown. Tamas shares his remarkable journey — from discovering his passion for the water at just three years old, to signing his first professional contract at 17, and going on to compete on some of the sport’s biggest stages. Among his career highlights are: 🥈 Silver medal at the 2012 U18 World Championships in Perth 🏆 Champions League winner in 2019 with Ferencváros 🎩 Representing Hungary’s national team In this inspiring conversation, Tamas talks about the challenges and rewards of elite sport, the crucial role of swimming technique in water polo, and the lessons he has learned from coaches and setbacks throughout his career. He also shares his perspective on the development of water polo in Hungary compared to other countries. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about water polo, sports development, and the mindset behind high performance.

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Ich liefere Euch mit meinen nationalen und internationalen Gesprächspartnern aus der Welt des Wasserballs regelmäßig spannende Einblicke in die Vereinsentwicklung, Trainingsplanung und Jugendarbeit. Hierfür stehen mir Trainer, Aktive und Funktionäre in unseren Gesprächen regelmäßig Rede und Antwort. Natürlich spielt hierbei auch die allgemeine Entwicklung der Sportart Wasserball, auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene, eine große Rolle. Persönliche Meinungen und Einschätzungen meiner Gesprächspartner zu Fragen wie es mit dem deutschen, aber auch mit dem internationalen Wasserball in den nächsten Jahren weitergeht, kommen dabei nicht zu kurz.