MATS Polo Global Water Polo

Montenegro
Team Trip

Spring / Summer 2027
Aerial view of Herceg Novi's open-water pool complex ringed by moored boats
MATS Polo × GWP

A Team Trip
Built Around Growth

A structured, 10-day elite program built for U.S. clubs ready to compete at Europe’s level. Coaching from Olympians, matches against Montenegro’s top clubs, and cultural immersion on the Adriatic coast, designed to challenge individual players and strengthen the team as a whole. GWP coordinates every detail, so your coaches can focus on water polo.
MATS Polo Global Water Polo
European Competition

Train & Compete
with Local Clubs

Training & Competing Alongside
P.V.K Jadran Herceg Novi
P.V.K Jadran
V.P.K Primorac Kotor
V.P.K Primorac
P.V.K Budva
P.V.K Budva
Built Around Your Team
Joint training and competitive scrimmages with top Montenegrin clubs. From full matches to focused 6-on-5 work, local coaching staff shape each session around your team’s development goals.
Beyond the Pool

Explore
Montenegro

Trust isn’t built in the pool alone. Cultural outings, group challenges and shared adventures off the deck sharpen team chemistry and bring your players closer together.
01
Boka Bay
Boat Day
02
Budva
Day
03
Fortress
Yoga
04
Orjen Adventure
Park & Hike
05
Kotor
Cable Car
06
Herceg Novi
Tour
European Development

GWP 101
Masterclasses

Three Olympians.
In the water with your team.
Meet Your Coaches

Aleksandar Ivović

Aleksandar Ivović competing for Serbia at the Olympic Games
4×
Olympian
5×
Champions League
winner
4×
European Super Cup
winner
Club Career
10× Serie A1 champion
2011–2023
Former Pro Recco captain
Individual Honours
Olympic All-Star Team
London 2012
Olympic All-Star Team
Tokyo 2020
Champions League
Defender of the Year
2016/17 & 2021/22
World Championship Top Scorer
2013
National Team
World Championship silver
2013
European champion
2008
European silver
2012 & 2016
European bronze
2020

Andrija Prlainović

Andrija Prlainović competing for Serbia at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
4×
Olympian
2×
Olympic gold medallist
2016/2020
5×
Champions League
winner
Individual Honours
Olympic top scorer
London 2012
Olympic All-Star Team
London 2012
World Championship MVP
2015
European Championship MVP
2016
2× Champions League Finals MVP
2013 & 2017
World Championship All-Star Team
2017
National Team
2× World champion
2009 & 2015
5× European champion
2006 · 2012 · 2014 · 2016 · 2018
11× World League winner
Olympic bronze
2008 & 2012
World Championships
Silver · 2011
Bronze · 2017
European Championships
Silver · 2008
Bronze · 2010

Stefan Vidović

Stefan Vidović celebrating for Montenegro at the Olympic Games
2×
Olympian
Tokyo 2020 · Paris 2024
2×
World League
winner
2018 & 2021
6×
Montenegrin League
champion
7×
Montenegrin Cup
champion
European Championship bronze · 2020
Club Career
P.V.K Jadran Herceg Novi
Montenegro
V.P.K Primorac Kotor
Montenegro
PVK Budućnost Podgorica
Montenegro
Ortigia
Italy
Sabadell
Spain
Debrecen
Hungary
MATS Polo × GWP

What’s Included

01
Accommodation
Your team’s base in Herceg Novi.
02
Daily Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
03
GWP Masterclasses
In‑water coaching with Olympians.
04
European Competition
Joint training and competitive scrimmages.
05
Local Transport
Transport for all scheduled activities.
06
Team Experiences
Culture, adventure, and time together.
07
Delfina × GWP Team Kit
Exclusive swimwear and T‑shirt.
08
On-Ground Coordination
Local GWP support throughout your stay.
09
Group Flight Assistance
Booking support and team travel coordination.
10
Marketing & Content
Photo, video, and collaborative club posts.
Aerial view of Hotel Talija and Herceg Novi coastline
Your Home in Herceg Novi
Hotel Rooms
Hotel Talija guest room
Buffet Dining (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Buffet dining spread at Hotel Talija
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Talija restaurant seating with sea view
Terrace Views
Hotel Talija rooftop terrace overlooking the bay
Spa
Hotel Talija spa jacuzzi
Sauna
Hotel Talija sauna
Swimming Pool
Hotel Talija swimming pool
MATS Polo × GWP · Montenegro 2027

Your 10-Day
Itinerary

See what’s planned for your team,
in the pool and beyond.

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Questions about the trip?
Nicolas Saveljić
GWP Founder & Program Director
nicolas@globalwaterpolo.com

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