2024 Winter Classic Training Clinic

December 21 & 22

Attention to Detail

2 Day technical water polo clinic teaching, demonstrating, and instructing athletes how to take their game to the next level. Optimizing the skills and foundation you have, while learning new and effective skills, techniques, and approaches suitable for any player, at any level, in any system.

Fundamental Focus

The clinic will emphasize the fundamentals of shooting, passing, defense, counter attack, and driving. While diving into the intricate details that will surely give you a competitive advantage over your competition. Receive world-class instruction by Max Irving both in and out of the water to ensure effective application and comprehension.

Effective Application

Elevate your understanding of the game by breaking down and engaging the philosophy of Counter Attack, 6x5, 5x6, Front Court Offense, and Front Court Defense in order to develop a deeper understanding and read the game like an Olympian.

Train - Engage - Watch - Interact

Join Max Irving in an unprecedented high level water polo clinic to grow your game fresh off of his 2024 Professional Season. Get to know Max Irving on an athletic and personal level as you train with current National Team athletes only 2 weeks prior to their participation at the World Aquatics 2025 World Cup. Receive personalized instruction proven to take your game to the next level and continue to learn as you watch Max compete with Team USA & AN Brescia in various international competitions to come.

‘Tis the Season. The Season of Giving

We are enthused to announced that 20% of all proceeds from the Winter Classic Clinic will be donated to underprivileged kids & youth in the local Long Beach area.

Clinic Overview

2 Days, One 4 Hour Session Daily

Receive instruction from Max Irving as well as guest National Team athletes

Learn advanced skills in position specific training for Drivers, Left & Right side Attackers, Centers, 2M Defenders, and Goalies

Q & A: Take time to get to know Max Irving and hear his personal story

Suitable for all ages and all skill levels

Clinic will be divided into 2 sessions based on age group

AM Session: Athletes 14 & under from 8:30am - 12:45pm

PM Session: Athletes 18 & under from 12:45pm -5:00pm

*Age Group guidelines are recommended but not strictly enforced. Necessary accommodations will be made to athletes on upon request*

All athletes will receive a recovery meal after each training daily, granted they are without dietary restrictions

All attendees must register at USA Water Polo Sport 80 prior to checkout.

Register for a Clinic

All attendees must sign up for the clinic at USAWP Sport 80 prior to registration and payment to ensure eligibility.