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.
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.
Emily Gunn
How long have you been playing water polo? (What teams, age you started, etc):
I started playing with the Calgary Renegades as a “bantam” 20 years ago (2002) after a few years of competitive swimming. I played as a Calgary Renegade for 7 years, multiple years with Team Alberta, and then a year in Edmonton during University. Beyond that… does inner tube water polo count?
Are you still playing? With who?
Not currently playing due to just getting back to school and some injuries, but I am hoping that in the future I will get a chance to be back in the pool!
What coaching experience do you have?
I have been working in youth and youth recreation/athletics for about 10 years, including coaching volleyball, swimming lessons (Cochrane), and introduction to water polo teams (Edmonton)
What is a water polo accomplishment you’re most proud of?
There were many personal moments (my first year playing up with Team Alberta, making it through Youth national team try-outs) and team memories (first time winning a game against a team we never had before)
What are you looking forward to most this season with Wild?
I am excited to be part of those memorable moments for our athletes who are playing water polo for all reasons- whether it is to play competitively or not. I was incredibly fortunate to have amazing teammates, coaches, polo-parents, and supporters growing up, and I wish that same level of support and community for all of our athletes.
One interesting fact about you.
I walk my dog near MNP in the nearby parks all the time- keep an eye out for myself and my 3-legged Irish wolfhound mix, Abe!
Aaron Sasvari
How long have you been playing water polo? (What teams, age you started, etc)
I have been playing water polo for 13 years. I started at age 8 with Mako here in Calgary. I played for Mako and occasionally Torpedoes until moving fully to Torpedoes in 2019 and have been playing there since.
Are you still playing? With who?
While I’m not currently playing, I intend to return to the Torpedoes Senior Men’s team once my shoulder recovers from injury.
What coaching experience do you have?
I assisted in coaching a few Mako practices for the younger age group when I played for the club. I also participated in a coding camp where I taught kids basic coding skills.
What is a water polo accomplishment you’re most proud of?
The water polo accomplishment I’m most proud of is scoring a goal at Nationals in 2022. My joints are extremely loose and because of this the throwing motion in water polo injures my shoulder frequently. Scoring at Nationals was an incredible moment for me because I proved to myself that despite my unique situation I could still compete at a high level.
What are you looking forward to most this season with Wild?
I’m most looking forward to meeting all the players and helping to grow this awesome sport.
One interesting fact about you.
I play goalie in every sport except water polo.
Ivan Marcisin
How long have you been playing water polo? (What teams, age you started, etc)
I have been playing water polo for 24 years, started at the age of 9 in Slovakia. I continued playing in Hamilton, Ontario when we moved to Canada.
In 2008 I moved to Calgary to be part of the Senior National team and was with them until 2015.
I played professionally in The Netherlands in 2014 (Amersfoort) and Australia in 2015/16 for the Brisbane Barracudas.
Are you still playing? With who?
I am currently playing with the Calgary Torpedoes
What coaching experience do you have?
I coached the U16 and U17 Brisbane Barracudas and we won the regional championships qualifying for Nationals in U16 category. I’ve been a guest goalie coach for Torpedoes.
What is a water polo accomplishment you’re most proud of?
Competing at 2013 World Championships in Barcelona where we finished 11th in the world.
What are you looking forward to most this season with Wild?
Sharing my knowledge with the next generation of athletes.
One interesting fact about you.
I used to be raned as a top 50 tennis player in the U18 category in Ontario when I was 16 years old.
Amelia Lukie
How long have you been playing water polo? (What teams, age you started, etc)
I have been playing water polo for 7 years, started playing with the Saint John water polo club for u10 and u12. Played at a tournament called HabaWaba in Montreal in 2016 and 2017, where I played teams from Taiwan, Mexico, and the USA. I then played for the Calgary Wild where I played on the u10, u12, and u14 teams. My team was undefeated for two seasons straight.
I joined Renegades where I was team captain for both years I played u15. My team won Western Finals this year. I played up for the u17 Team this year where we placed 2nd at Nationals. This summer I played in the Junior Olympics where my team placed 30th out of 110 teams.
Are you still playing? With who?
I am playing this year on the u17 Calgary Renegades team
What coaching experience do you have?
This summer during my time in California I assistant coached a 10u team five times a week.
What is a water polo accomplishment you’re most proud of?
I am most proud of leading my team to win Western Finals this year.
What are you looking forward to most this season with Wild?
I am most looking forward to getting more kids involved in the sport and sharing my passion for the sport with them.
One interesting fact about you.
I am one of four kids and all of my siblings also play competitive water polo.
Kadence Khoo
How long have you been playing water polo? (What teams, age you started, etc)
I have been playing water polo for 7 years, starting at the age of 8 with Seawolves, playing u10 and u12.
I joined Calgary Wild where I played on the 10u, 12u, and 14u teams. My team was also undefeated for two seasons straight.
During my time with the wilds, I played in the 2019 Junior Olympics where I played against teams from Australia and New Zealand. We got a bronze medal in the gold division (23rd out of 108 teams)
I then joined Renegades where I was team captain during my second year of 15u. I played up for the 17u team as well. My team won Western Finals this year.
I also joined the legacy program this past season with Water Polo Canada.
This summer I played in the 2022 Junior Olympics where my team placed 32nd out of 110 teams.
Are you still playing? With who?
I am playing for the 17u Calgary Renegades.
What coaching experience do you have?
Last year, I volunteered with the Wild in coaching the 8u and 10u kids.
What are you looking forward to most this season with Wild?
I am most looking forward to helping and inspiring the kids to find a sport that they love and want to keep on playing as they progress and improve their skills.
What is a water polo accomplishment you’re most proud of?
I am very proud of having been team captain of the 15u Renegades team where I lead them to win gold in the Western Finals.
What are you looking forward to most this season with Wild?
I am most looking forward to helping and inspiring the kids to find a sport that they love and want to keep on playing as they progress and improve their skills.
One interesting fact about you.
I am a black belt in taekwondo.
Nolan Ung
How long have you been playing water polo? (What teams, age you started, etc)
I’ve been playing for 8 years and started at 8 years old with Calgary Seawolves
Santa Barbra Premier Waterpolo Team, Junior Olympics – 11 yrs old
Moved to Calgary Wild for 14U/15u and 16u/17u – 13-15 yrs old
Youth National Team – at 15 yrs old made alternate for 2022 18U National Team that went to Europe for Youth World Championships
Torpedoes, U17, U19 – 15 yrs old
Are you still playing? With who?
Yes, Torpedoes, U17, U19
What is a water polo accomplishment you’re most proud of?
Making Alternate for 2022 Youth National Team
What are you looking forward to most this season with Wild?
meeting all the new kids starting water polo and seeing them progress throughout the year.
One interesting fact about you.
Last year I finished 4th in Canada for goals in U17