Meeting at the Hellenic Swimming Federation offices with eyes on the future...

Members of the technical staff of the National Water Polo Teams gathered at the offices of the Hellenic Swimming Federation and met with the president of the federation, Kyriakos Giannopoulos.

The president welcomed those who recently joined the coaching staff, wished everyone success in their work, and led a discussion on matters concerning our Men's and Women's National Teams.

Also present at the meeting from the federation were the First Vice President, Giorgos Afroudakis, the General Secretary, Dimitris Kyrgkos, and the Technical Advisor, Dimitris Seletopoulos.

Coaches for the national teams are as follows:

NATIONAL MEN'S WATER POLO TEAM

Head Coach: Theodoros Vlachos

Assistant Coach: Tasos Schizas

NATIONAL MEN'S WATER POLO TEAM U20

Coach: Elias Machairas

Assistant Coach: Arsenis Maroulis

NATIONAL BOYS' U18 WATER POLO TEAM

Coach: Elias Machairas

Assistant Coach: Fountas Markopoulos

NATIONAL BOYS' U16 WATER POLO TEAM

Coach: Fountas Lembesis

Assistant Coach: Fountas Markopoulos

NATIONAL WOMEN'S WATER POLO TEAM

Head Coach: Haris Pavlidis

Assistant Coach: Antonis Vlontakis

NATIONAL WOMEN'S U20 WATER POLO TEAM

Coach: George Ntaskas

Assistant: Chrysa Chatzelis

NATIONAL GIRLS' U18 WATER POLO TEAM

Coach: George Ntaskas

Assistant: Chrysa Chatzelis

NATIONAL GIRLS' U16 WATER POLO TEAM

Coach: Antonis Vlontakis

Assistant Coach: Anna Chatzigiorgaki

Also present at this first meeting was the manager of the national teams, Giorgos Margioulkas.

Theodoros Vlachos stated on the federation's website: "A new four-year cycle begins, a new Olympic preparation. For the Men's National Team, the goals remain high. It is a very high-quality team that has established itself in the top ranks of the world in recent years. We must continue with more work and attention. To support the athletes as much as we can, both the management and us coaches. We have common and high goals; we need to work correctly, do what is necessary to keep our sport among the top teams, and achieve our dreams. In December, there will be a camp and the preparation call for the World Cup in January. For us, it is crucial as qualification for the World Championship in Singapore is open. So, we want to qualify for the final phase and try to be together at least once a month until the summer, which is our big goal in Singapore."

Antonis Vlontakis said: "It is a great honor to be part of the coaching staff of the national teams. It is a great challenge. I am not afraid, I have never been afraid, I always pursued challenges. I believe that we will work very hard; there is good material, and I want to believe that we will achieve something significant. My roles are different in the Women's National Team and in the U16 Girls' Team. For the Women's Team, a new Olympic cycle begins; there are girls who have left, and we want to create a new team that will continue the high flights."

George Ntaskas emphasized: "A great honor, I am very happy that I was chosen by the federation. We will plan our work, we will try to be better in all areas." Anna Chatzigiorgaki added: "It is a big step for all of us. From the very young categories that Antonis Vlontakis and I belong to, so that the rest of the categories are staffed up to the top. The goal is always to be the best, and I believe that with good cooperation between us and the federation, we will succeed."

HOA Press Office: Theodoros Davelos