Coaches
Gyula Toth
Returning as interim coach of the Men’s National Team and current assistant coach, Gyula brings a wealth of experience to Wild as a long-time coach within the Canadian water polo community as well as at the national team level. Gyula hails from the Hungarian KSI Water Polo School, which has seen many athletes achieve Olympic success.
Anika Zelinka-Miller
How long have you been playing water polo?
I have been playing water polo since I was 6, so for over 10 years, I started in Seawolves then played with Wild for 4 years before joining the Calgary Renegades where I’ve been for the past 3 years. I have also played in the states at JO’s for 2 years.
Are you still playing? With who?
Yes I currently play U18 with the Renegades
What coaching experience do you have?
I have been coaching Wild for 2 years. And have coached track and field at summer camps.
What is a water polo accomplishment you’re most proud of?
Winning gold at Nationals with my U17 team in 2024 when I was 14!
What are you looking forward to most this season with Wild?
Sharing all I can about the sport and helping to foster great memories and a love for it. As well as being able to watch the young kids compete and have fun the way I did when I was in the club.
One interesting fact about you.
Both my parents are Olympians. And my dad coaches me a lot because was a professional water polo player!
Balazs Sziranyi
Balazs Sziranyi is a Hungarian–Spanish water polo player. He represented Spain at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. At club level, he won the Euroleague, three Spanish national championships, and two Hungarian national titles. After his playing career, he worked as a coach in Hungary, remaining active in the sport.
Stephane Licina
How long have you been playing water polo? (What teams, age you started, etc)
Started at 9 years old with Lion Cubs (12U). Have played with Torpedoes, Team Alberta, Senior Mens National Team (training), Echirolles Mens Water Polo Team (France), CN Antibes Mens Water Polo Team (France)
Torpedoes, Seniors (MLWP) – 2018-2019, joining again this year in 2022
Are you still playing? With who?
Yes, 2022 registering this year – Torpedoes, Seniors (MLWP)
What coaching experience do you have?
Wild Water Polo Club; 2007-2015 and Calgary Ladies Wanna Polo Club; 2008-2010
What is a water polo accomplishment you’re most proud of?
Training alongside the 2008 Beijing Olympic Team
What are you looking forward to most this season with Wild?
Seeing the kids have fun, make new friends, and become strong water polo players with an interest in pursuing the sport for years to come!
One interesting fact about you.
Saved a drowning couple in Mexico, 2014, who got caught in a riptide and couldn’t make it to shore. First to act and received help from a lifeguard when going back for the second person stuck out in the water.
Markian Severson
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Veronika Pollard
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Case Tarras
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Patrick Zaharia
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