GCWP Academy
Develop your game. Build your confidence. Have fun in the pool.
The Gold Coast Water Polo (GCWP) Academy, led by Matt Negline, gives junior players access to structured, high-quality coaching right here on the Gold Coast.
Wednesday sessions are where players learn, practise and improve. They’ll work on the fundamentals of water polo, understand the game better and, most importantly, enjoy being in the pool.
⭐ FROM TRAINING TO GAMETIME
What players learn on Wednesdays gets put into practice on Fridays.
Academy and the Friday District Competition work together. Wednesday is about learning and improving; Friday is the chance to play, compete and represent your district.
Academy is open to everyone, from beginners to experienced players. Players train and develop at their own level and pace.
WEDNESDAY ACADEMY TRAINING
📅 Season: Term 4 2026 & Term 1 2027
📍 Trinity Lutheran College Senior Campus, Ashmore Road
🕒 10 Years & Under: 5:30pm–6:30pm
🕒 11 Years & Over: 6:00pm–7:15pm
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⭐ WHAT WILL PLAYERS DEVELOP?
Academy is about developing the whole player.
Sessions are a mix of skill development, game understanding and plenty of time actually playing water polo!
Players will work on:
- Ball handling, passing and shooting
- Swimming, movement and positioning
- Game awareness and decision-making
- Water polo-specific fitness
- Teamwork, communication and sportsmanship
- Confidence and resilience
- Game-based activities that put skills into practice
The goal is to help players become confident teammates, good communicators and resilient young athletes who truly enjoy the game.
Matt Negline leads GCWP Junior Training and the junior development program.
Matt works with players at every stage of development, helping juniors build strong fundamentals, confidence in the water and a better understanding of the game.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Is Academy suitable for beginners and players of all abilities?
Absolutely! GCWP Academy is for young players of all abilities, from children picking up a water polo ball for the first time to experienced players looking to take their game to the next level.
Players are supported and challenged at their level in a positive, encouraging environment where they can learn, improve and enjoy water polo.
Does my child need to attend Academy to play Friday night competition?
Your child should attend the Wednesday night Academy sessions. Wednesday training gives players the opportunity to develop their skills, game understanding and confidence and put what they learn into practice on Friday nights
What will my child gain from Academy?
Players develop practical water polo skills, game understanding and confidence, while also learning teamwork, communication and resilience and making new friends along the way.
⭐ GOT MORE QUESTIONS?
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