Ask the Water Polo Goalie

Ask the Water Polo Goalie

Author: Glenn Busch Language: English Episodes: 19
Glenn Busch, a former collegiate goalie who has spent thirteen years coaching at that same level, hosts Ask the Water Polo Goalie. This isn't a generic sports podcast; it's a dedicated, practical resource for the unique and often misunderstood position in the pool. Each episode is built directly from the questions and challenges sent in by listeners, whether they are players guarding the cage or coaches trying to effectively train them. You'll hear detailed breakdowns on technique, from leg strength and positioning to reaction time and mental preparation. Glenn delves into game strategy, analyzing how a goalie reads an offense, communicates with defenders, and becomes the backbone of the entire team's structure. The conversations are straightforward and rooted in real experience, avoiding theory for actionable advice. For anyone involved in water polo, this podcast serves as a crucial workshop, demystifying the demands of the position and offering clear paths to improvement. It’s a direct line to expertise for a role where specialized guidance can be hard to find.
Episodes
009 - How Does a Smaller Goalie Standout? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:04
Francis wants to know how does a shorter goalie stand out and play better than goalies who are much taller than him? How does a shorter goalie train to play at a college level? The Water Polo Goal Keeper Jack Bowen's Kap…
007 - How to Read and Play a One on One Shot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:08
How to read a one on nobody or one on one shot. How to tell when a player will go for an of the water quick wrist shot or when they will drop their hips and rear back for a normal shot. Then after making your read how do…
004 - How Do You Block a Penalty Shot? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:23
How do you block a penalty shot? In this episode, I'll run through all my tips and strategies to improve your odds of blocking a penalty shot. Leave me an audio message https://anchor.fm/waterpologoalie/message Or email…
001 - How to Stay in Shape and Improve Your Skills During Coronavirus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:47
In the very first episode of Ask The Water Polo Goalie, I'm going to answer my own question. How to keep my goalies in shape and improve their skills during coronavirus and the shelter in place orders? If you have a ques…