From Berkeley to Barceloneta – The Next Level. 🇪🇸🤽‍♂️

After winning three NCAA titles with UC Berkeley, Max Casabella returned to Spain to take the next step in his water polo career with CN Atlètic-Barceloneta.

In Part 2 of our conversation, Max talks about adapting to professional water polo, the importance of coaching and team chemistry, and why defense is at the heart of Barceloneta's winning culture.

We also discuss his first experiences with the Spanish senior national team, his personal ambitions and the lessons he brought back from the United States.

In this episode:

• 🇺🇸 From college water polo to the professional level

• 🤽‍♂️ Life inside CN Atlètic-Barceloneta

• 🧠 Coaching, communication and winning mentality

• 🛡️ Why defense comes first

• 🇪🇸 Joining the Spanish national team

• 🌍 Lessons from the US and advice for young players

• ⚡ Quick Fire: NCAA memories, culture shocks and personal insights

“Nothing comes by itself. You gotta earn it or work for it.” – Max Casabella

🎙️ Waterpolo Expert Talk #146 – Max Casabella, Part 2

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