Matt Holland
Matt’s aspiration is to compete in the London 2012 Olympics and the 21-year-old is well on his way.
With a professional contract for this season with PSV Eindhoven underway Matt is looking to help the team through European qualification and beyond.
One of Britain’s best goalkeepers, Matt won Top Goalkeeper at the 2009 Mithat Hantel Memorial Water Polo Tournament in Turkey.
Personal Data
Date Of Birth: 22/06/1989
Hometown: Carshalton
Height: 1.94m
Weight: 100kg
Team/Club: PSV Eindhoven
Coach: Jerome Read/Dave Andrews/Cristian Iordache
Greatest achievement to date: Winning the Inter-Counties vs Scotland in 2004.
Aspiration: Compete at the Olympics.
Who has been greatest influence on you: Micky Helps, Dave Andrews and my parents.
Life after water polo: Work and a bit of London League.
Favourite music: Blackout crew.
International Competitions
| Competition | Year | Medal/Position | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEN European B Championships | 2009 | 4th | |
| Lugano, Switzerland | |||
| Mithat Hantel Memorial Water Polo Tournament | 2009 | 1st | Top goalkeeper |
| Istanbul, Turkey | |||
| Comen Cup | 2008 | 4th | |
| Malta | |||
| LEN European Junior Water Polo Championships | 2008 | 13th | |
| Istanbul, Turkey | |||
| High Tatras Tournament | 2008 | Silver | |
| Bratislava, Slovakia | |||
| LEN European Junior Water Polo Championship Qualifiers | 2008 | Silver | |
| Macedonia | |||
| LEN European A Qualifiers | 2008 | 4th | |
| Dubrovnik, Croatia |
