Stefanos Rizopoulos
Calgary Torpedoes
Stefanos Rizopoulos
Coach
Hometown
Thessaloniki in Greece
Education
University of Calgary
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Certifications
Respect In Sport, Make Ethical Decisions, Water Polo Competitive Coach, Trained Referee
Coaching
Torpedoes Water Polo x 3 years
Canadian National Team Experience
Youth, Junior National Team, Trained With Men’s National Team
Torpedoes Rapid Fire
Who is your favourite sports hero?
Christos Afroudakis, a Greek water polo player for his extreme knowledge, expertise and passion about the sport
What is your favourite song to listen to prior to competing?
Remember the Name (feat. Styles of Beyond) by Fort Minor
What is your favourite movie about sports?
Netflix
The Last Dance
The Last Dance
What age did you start to play water polo?
10
What water polo clubs did you play for?
Iraklis Water Polo, PAOK Water Polo, Calgary Torpedoes Water Polo
What mental tool do you use under pressure?
I love when I succeed in whatever it is that gets me stressed and that is what keeps me going.
What one word describes you?
Passionate
Favourite Sports Quote
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
Michael Jordan
