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Abigail Taitinger

Junior Coach

Hometown: Edmonton, AB

Player Position: Competitive Swimmer

Canadian Club Team Affiliation:

  • Edmonton Riptides 2022-present

Player/Coach Career:

  •  Edmonton Riptides Coach 2022-Presen

 

 

 

 

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FUN FACTS

What is your favourite sports movie?

Remember the Titans

What is your dream vacation?

Backpacking in the Mountains

What ice cream flavour best describes your personality?

Rocky road - always down for an adventure

How do you like to spend your free time?

 I like running, reading, and spending time with friends

Describe yourself in three words:

Caring, Bubbly, Loyal

What is your favourite food?

Anything Chocolate

Q & A with Coach Abigail

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

A:  The teamwork involved and the challenge of the game. I love that it requires a wide variety of skills as well.

Q: What is your favourite water polo memory?

A: I've enjoyed coaching athletes from their first practice and seeing them grow and improve through the seasons.

Q: What made you want to be a coach?

A: I love sports and swimming and wanted to help other young athletes to grow in their love of sport and have fun being active.

Q: Who was your most influential coach?

A: Will Beach was my swim coach for many years and always encouraged me and pushed me to be my best.

Q: What is your favourite quote?

A: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart." Colossians 3:23