Train for what comes next.
High-level regional training for ambitious Auckland players looking to sharpen their skills, technique and tactical capability.
Built for players who want more. More detail. More challenge. More opportunity to develop the skills needed for the next level.
After a successful trial of weekly regional sessions in 2025, Auckland Water Polo expanded the programme for 2026. The focus is individual development — helping field players and goalkeepers improve technical quality, tactical understanding and the habits needed to perform at higher levels.
Development with purpose.
Skills.
Sharper execution, stronger fundamentals and better quality under pressure.
Technique.
Refining the small details that create better, more repeatable performance.
Tactics.
Reading situations, making better decisions and understanding the game at a deeper level.
Goalkeeping.
Dedicated development for goalkeepers as well as field players.
Learn from high-level coaches.
The programme brings together coaches with national and high-performance experience, with additional coaches added where required.
Justin Pickering
NZ Men’s U18 Assistant Coach
Jackson Wiggans
NZ Junior Men’s Assistant Coach
Ben Goodwin
NZ Men’s U18 Assistant Coach
Zach Martin
NZ Junior Men Goalkeeper
For ambitious Auckland players.
The programme is open to both male and female athletes. Players born in 2012 may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The programme is designed to support players working towards future national selection and higher-level water polo opportunities.
Six Saturdays.
All sessions run from 12:00–1:30pm at Sacred Heart College.
One training block.
Six sessions.
GST included. Registration covers the full six-session development block.
Take the next step.
Register for Auckland Development Training or contact Fabian if you have questions about eligibility or the programme.