#31 - Meet Dakota

#31 - Meet Dakota

Author: Marin Lazic and James Falzon May 7, 2021 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 teammates, we have been the fortunate beneficiaries of, experiencing the joy she brings us. On the 14th of April 2021, Dakota and her family received devastating news. Dakota has been diagnosed with Leukaemia. As a vibrant and energetic 19-year-old, this news was earth shattering. Dakota is now facing a treatment plan which, as you can imagine, is incredibly grueling and challenging for herself and her family. Dakota's positive attitude and optimistic outlook on life are helping her stay strong and focused on her long road to recovery. To support Dakota and her family, the Balmain Water Polo Club, her second family, has organised a fundraising event called Dive in for DK. There are three ways in which you can show your support for this event. 1, Go along to Dawn Fraser Baths on May 23rd 2, Buy raffle tickets online or on the day 3, Bid on the auction items online 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 teammates, we have been the fortunate beneficiaries of, experiencing the joy she brings us. On the 14th of April 2021, Dakota and her family received devastating news. Dakota has been diagnosed with Leukaemia. As a vibrant and energetic 19-year-old, this news was earth shattering. Dakota is now facing a treatment plan which, as you can imagine, is incredibly grueling and challenging for herself and her family. Dakota's positive attitude and optimistic outlook on life are helping her stay strong and focused on her long road to recovery. To support Dakota and her family, the Balmain Water Polo Club, her second family, has organised a fundraising event called Dive in for DK. There are three ways in which you can show your support for this event.

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#27 - 40 Day Water Polo Gym Program [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:40
We are back for 2021. James and Marin discuss holidays, few good books and training program for start of the year. Marin goes trough "40 Day Program" he is currently using for his clients.
#25 Gavin Woods, the 4 time Olympian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:17
Gavin Woods is an Australian water polo player. He was a member of Australia's Olympic squad at the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. He began his career playing centre-back but switched to centre-forward for th…
#24 Rhys Howden [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:41
Rhys Howden is an Australian water polo player who competed in the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. He was the joint top sprinter at the 2012 Olympics, with 19 sprints won. He was also the top sprinter at the 2016 Ol…
#21- How to build powerful water polo shot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:40
James and Marin discus in detail what you could do to create powerful shot for water polo, summer comp round 3 and 4 plus more...
#20 - Summer comp round 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:45
Catch up over last weekends water polo games, plus what's on this weekend
#19 - 2020 Summer Comp Starts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:13
Jimmy and Maz discuss Summer Comp that starts today. Special Guest Connor Martin from Balmain Tigers and more
#18 - Game Changers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:41
Marin and James chat game changers, training and dream water polo set up