Olympic and world champions, national team players and a sports scientist, working with your team in the pool and on the sea at the Kvarner coast.
THE TEAM
Our Water Polo Coaches
CEO & Coach
Egon Jurišić
Professional goalkeeper with over 20 years of experience playing in Italy, Croatia and Brazil, and more than 10 years of experience as a goalkeeper coach in Italy and Brazil.
As CEO and Head Coach of Summer Sea Polo, Egon oversees the overall development of the project, leads the coaching programme and is responsible for the camp’s sporting vision, organisation and long-term development. Combining extensive professional experience with specialised goalkeeper coaching, he is committed to providing young athletes with high-quality training and an authentic international water polo experience.
A1Promotion with Trieste
3Countries played in
ITASenior national team call-up
Coach
Ivan Krapić
A professional water polo player and former captain of Primorje Rijeka and the Croatian national team, Ivan Krapić brings extensive international experience and leadership to Summer Sea Polo.
His outstanding career includes Olympic silver at Rio 2016, a World Championship title and a European Championship title.
As Head Coach and Co-Owner of Summer Sea Polo, Ivan leads the coaching programme, combining elite-level experience, tactical expertise and a passion for developing the next generation of water polo players, while promoting Croatia’s rich water polo tradition.
SILVERRio 2016 Olympics
2×World champion
2022European champion
Coach & Co-founder
Mila Possa
Graduated in Sports Management from the University of São Paulo, Mila has extensive experience as a sports professional and aquatics instructor, with roles at Paineiras do Morumbi, Esporte Clube Pinheiros (BRA), Telimar and Pescara (ITA).
At Summer Sea Polo, she focuses on functional training, injury prevention and physical readiness for water polo. Mila also provides day‑to‑day support to athletes, assisting with minor health needs, small logistical adjustments and serving as a key point of connection between athletes, parents and coaches.
USPSports science degree
S&CStrength & conditioning
SWIMCompetitive background
Coach
Bojan Hrlec
Bojan Hrlec is the General Manager of SoCal Patriots Water Polo Club and a former Assistant Coach at the University of California, Irvine (2020–2025). Throughout his coaching career, he has helped teams achieve outstanding results, including a conference championship, an NCAA Championship Tournament appearance and multiple Junior Olympics medals.
He has also helped elevate three clubs to Top 10 national rankings and played an important role in developing numerous USA National Team players.
At Summer Sea Polo, Bojan brings valuable American water polo experience, a proven track record in player development and a modern coaching approach focused on technical excellence, tactical understanding and long-term athlete development.
SILVERRio 2016 Olympics
2×World champion
2022European champion
Guest Coach
Damir Burić
One of the greatest defensive players in water polo history, Damir Burić enjoyed an outstanding international career. A four-time Olympian, he won Olympic gold at London 2012 and silver at Rio 2016. He is also a World Champion, European Champion and two-time LEN Champions League winner with Pro Recco.
At Summer Sea Polo, Damir will share his elite-level experience, tactical expertise and defensive skills, helping young players develop a deeper understanding of the game.
GOLDLondon 2012 Olympics
13National team medals
2×European club champion
Guest Coach
Sabrina van der Sloot
Sabrina van der Sloot is one of the world’s top water polo players and a key figure in the Dutch national team, with an outstanding international career.
Career Highlights:
* 🥇 World Champion – 2023
* 🥉 Olympic Bronze Medalist – Paris 2024
* 🥇 European Champion – 2018
* 🏆 Two-time LEN Champions League Winner – 2023 & 2024
* ⭐ World’s Best Female Water Polo Player – 2018.
Guest Coach
Tin Brubnjak
Current player for HAVK Mladost Zagreb and an established member of the Croatian national team. One of the leading goalscorers in modern water polo, Tin has consistently ranked among the top scorers in the Croatian and Adriatic Leagues over several seasons.
With his exceptional scoring ability and top-level experience, he brings valuable knowledge and inspiration to the next generation of water polo players.
Team Registrations for the Next Camp Are Open
Spots are limited. Clubs that register early get priority for dates and group placement.