Gospodinov unveiled as Pearson’s new Director of Water Polo
After three years at the helm of Grey College, Stanislav Gospodinov is heading to the Eastern Cape coast to take charge of Pearson High’s water polo programme.
He takes over at the Gqeberha school in January 2026 as the Director of Water Polo.
Pearson announced the news via a social media post on Tuesday.
“We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Stanislav Gospodinov as our new Head of Water Polo,” the post read.
“Stan, as he is better known, needs no introduction to the water polo community, as he has already built up an impressive resumé with a number of remarkable achievements.”
The well-established coach will bring a wealth of experience to Pearson’s programme, which has made huge strides over the past three years.
During his playing career, he represented Bulgaria from the u14 age group through all other school age groups before going on to earn a remarkable 1 500 caps for the national team from 1988 to 2003.
His coaching career in South Africa began at Johannesburg’s St David’s Marist Inanda before successful stints in East London, where he coached at Selborne College and Clarendon.
Gospodinov also enjoyed a four-year stint, from 2018 to 2022, as Director of Water Polo at Crawford College Lonehill.
Sixteen players, both men and women, whom he has coached have gone on to represent South Africa.
“He is currently employed as the Director of Water Polo at Grey College in Bloemfontein and will be joining the Pearson family in January 2026,” Pearson’s statement continued.
“We are excited to be able to have someone of this quality leading our water polo programme and sharing his knowledge and expertise with our learners.”
