Who am I

Name: Greg Barker
Nick Name: Big Dog
Date Of Birth: 12/01/1993
Born: Durham City

Water Polo, Water Polo, Water Polo

Greatest Achievement to date: ASA 2009 Youth Championship
Aspiration: To do it all again and again  
Training Regime:2 hours on a Tuesday and Saturday and occasionally Thursday at Sedgefield Friday night at Lancaster and a few trips to the gym
Who has been greatest influence on you:George Carpenter, Ron Winn and Zak Sly of course  
Water Polo Short term Goals: to play national league 
Water Polo Long Term Goals: to keep fit enough to play
When did you begin Water polo and why: when I was 10, because I found swimming rather boring and I was looking for something more extreme

Out of the Pool

Family Members: Mam (Julie), Dad (Ian) & Brother (Joe)  
Studies: Politics, Geography, Business and IT (A Level)
Other sports: Tennis & Golf
Ultimate Relaxation: Beach in the sun with an Ice cold drink and pod
One thing you can’t live without:My BOSE SoundDock combined with IPOD
Tip for the top: Play a tactical game and use your common sense
Life after water polo: Coaching

Favourites

Sports Team:Sunderland AFC
Films: James Bond, Batman & The Godfather Trilogy
Band/Music:Kings of Leon, Kasabian, Red Hot Chill’s
Food: American, Chinese & Indian
Hobbies: Web Design and having a good night out
Last book read: Shock Doctrine (Naiomi Klein)