Kindred

Kindred Paul

Coach

Hometown: Spruce Grove, AB

Player Position: Centre Defender

Canadian Club Team Affiliation:

  • Edmonton Tsunami 2019 - Present
  • Edmonton Riptides 2020 - Present

 

 

Player/Coach Career:

  • Water Polo Olympian in Tokyo and Paris
  • Played professionally in Budapest, Barcelona and Sydney
  • Canadian Senior Women's National Team 2016-2024
  • Competed in 5 World Championships
  • Silver Medalist at the Pan American Games in 2019 and 2023
  • NCAA Berkeley Athlete
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FUN FACTS

What is your favourite sports movie?

Million Dollar Baby

What is your dream vacation?

Anywhere that includes a morning ocean swim!

What ice cream flavour best describes your personality?

Mint Chocolate Chip - Refreshing, sharp, and independent. You have a cool confidence and a love for a little contrast in life. (according to Chat GPT)

How do you like to spend your free time?

Reading short stories or working out

Describe yourself in three words:

Driven, Curious, Grounded

What is your favourite food?

Fully loaded charcuterie board.

Q & A with Coach Kindred

Q: How did you first start playing water polo?

A: Started as a summer swimmer, loved the water but hated just swimming!

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

A:  I love how fast the game moves, but still requires a high level of endurance.

Q: What is your favourite water polo memory?

A: Opening Ceremonies of the Paris Olympic Games.

Q: What made you want to be a coach?

A: Giving back to the sport and community that gave me so many opportunities.

Q: Who was your most influential coach?

A: My assistant coach at Berkeley, Matt Flesher.

Q: Who is an athlete you admire?

A: Serena Williams

Q: What is your favourite quote?

A: "The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose." - Ernie Banks