#12 - Lea Yanitsas

#12 - Lea Yanitsas

Author: Marin Lazic and James Falzon June 29, 2020 Duration: 1:04:06
Lea Yanitsas readily admits she wasn't always a water athlete, starting in netball, touch football and running. It wasn't until Yanitsas started at Mackellar Girls High School, on the Northern Beaches, where she met Debbie Watson that she made the decision to trade her runners for swimmers. Watson, Sydney 2000 Olympic champion and then PE teacher at the school, inspired Yanitsas to take up water polo. Not the strongest swimmer, Yanitsas ended up in the goals and she has cemented her place in the 'cage' since, guarding the net for the Stingers for almost a decade. At a club level, Yanitsas started playing for UNSW in the Australian Water Polo League as a teenager. Yanitsas returned to co-captain the team for the last two seasons, in both their history making title win and bronze medal in the following year. Yanitsas cherishes the many friendships she has made through water polo and considers these relationships to be some of the most powerful in her life. A beach lover, who finds peace in the salt water and sun, Yanitsas is renowned for her ability to bounce back. After finding herself out for the 2014 international season, requiring two finger operations and numerous hours of hip rehabilitation, she is keen on bouncing back once again, aiming high for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Yanitsas and her husband, Andrew, welcomed their son, Constantine, to the world at the end of October 2018. None of her goals would be possible without the constant support and encouragement from her husband and family. She says it really is going to take a 'village' to push for her dreams. "Many of life's failures are people who did not realise how close they were to success when they gave up" - Thomas Edison

Dive into the deep end of a demanding sport with Water Polo Fit, where hosts Marin Lazic and James Falzon break down the unique physical and strategic elements of water polo. This isn't just about game recaps; it's a deep exploration of what it takes to excel while treading water. Each episode feels like a candid locker room conversation, unpacking training methodologies, nutritional strategies for athletes, and the mental toughness required to compete at any level. You'll hear specific discussions on improving your eggbeater kick, positioning for a more powerful shot, and effective defensive techniques, all aimed at making you a more formidable player in the pool. The hosts draw from their extensive experience to offer practical advice that goes beyond generic fitness tips, focusing squarely on the sport's distinct challenges. Tune into this podcast for a blend of technical insight and straightforward coaching, designed to help you optimize every aspect of your in-water performance. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just finding your footing in the sport, Marin and James provide the focused guidance you need to push your limits and understand the intricate game within the game.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 38

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#38 - Tim Hamill, Head Coach of AUS Mens Water Polo Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:34
WE talk Australian Men's Team, Coaching, World Cup, Aus National League, Juniors and more https://www.waterpoloaustralia.com.au/wpal-events/awl-finals-series/ https://www.kodanutrition.com/ https://www.youtube.com/playli…
37 - World Cup 2023 Re-Cap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:37
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#36 - Stoked for AWL Finals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:17
The boys talk all things finals including their predictions on who to watch and why
#33 - Getting pumped for Olympics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:41
James and Marin chat about Australian Teams, Olympic Draw and prediction on who will do well
#32 - Recovery protocols you may not be doing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:23
James and Marin catch up and talk Australian National Team for Olympics but more imporatntly discuss some recovery protocols you may not be doing.
#31 - Meet Dakota [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:46
Dakota Stuart is one of the goalkeepers for UTS Balmain Water Polo First Grade team. She has also just recently been named in the Australian junior squad. She has the kindest heart and the cheekiest personality, which as…
#30 - Easter Catch up !!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:29
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#29 - Sleep Better to Play better [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:01
James and Marin discuss why Sleep is kind of a big deal, how to improve your sleep and recovery plus other standard Fruitz Talk