Sabrina Willsey

Assistant Coach

Hometown: Grand Prairie, AB

Player Position: Driver

Canadian Club Team Affiliation:

Grand Prairie Aquatico 2014 - 2019
Edmonton Tsunami 2022 - Present
Edmonton Riptides 2022 - Present

Player/Coach Career:

University of Alberta Varsity Swim Team 2015 – 2019
Grande Prairie Piranhas Swim Coach 2007 – 2018
Grande Prairie Aquarians Summer Swim Coach 2018 – 2019
Steadward Centre Swim Coach 2016 – 2020

FUN FACTS

What is your favourite sports movie?

Surf’s Up

What is your dream vacation?

Taking an extended trip to visit every Disney Park.

What ice cream flavour best describes your personality?

Rocky Road

How do you like to spend your free time?

Playing Minecraft, Hanging out

Describe yourself in three words:

Passionate, Energetic, Practical

What is your favourite food?

Grilled cheese and tomato soup

Q & A with Coach Sabrina

Q: How did you first start playing water polo?

A: I was a competitive swimmer and one of my swimming friends invited me to try water polo recreationally.

Q: What is it about water polo that made you fall in love with the sport?

A: I loved how it was a completely different water sport than what I was used to.

Q: What made you want to be a coach?

A: I got involved in coaching the learn-to-swim program in my hometown and it just kind of stuck ever since. Watching how the kids progress and getting to know them is a huge part of why I still coach.

Q: Who was your most influential coach?

A: All of my coaches have played a significant role in who I am today, but Colleen was a big part in getting me here. She believed in my potential as a swimmer when I tried out for the varsity team and she pushed me to be my best.

Q: Who is an athlete you admire?

A: All of the para swimmers I worked with at the Steadward Centre are so incredible. I’d show up to coach and they would always have a positive attitude and be excited to be there.

Q: What is your favourite quote?

A: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing” – Walt Disney