"Mental Strength, Team Spirit & the Golden Era of Serbian Water Polo" - Andrija Prlainović

In this episode of WET – Waterpolo Expert Talk, host Andreas welcomes Andrija Prlainović, one of the greatest water polo players of his generation. A two-time Olympic champion, World and European champion, and long-time leader of the Serbian national team, Andrija reflects on the golden era of Serbian water polo and the mindset that fueled over a decade of dominance. He opens up about the mental and emotional side of elite competition — from handling Olympic pressure to building unity and trust within a world-class team. Andrija also looks back on his time alongside legendary teammates such as Filip Filipović and Duško Pijetlović, and shares memories of facing international rivals including Marc Politze, Marko Savić, and Hagen Stamm from Germany. Beyond the medals, Andrija discusses the importance of joy, creativity, and freedom in youth development and why great teams are built not just on talent — but on trust, balance, and shared purpose. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform. #Waterpolo #Olympics #AndrijaPrlainovic #WETPodcast #TeamSerbia #FilipFilipovic #DuskoPijetlovic #MarkPletzer #MarkoSavic #HagenStamm #Leadership #SportsPsychology #WaterpoloExpertTalk