2010 New Groups - New Times

Tony, Mark, Whitney and I are going to have the following plan in effect Jan 5th to the next quarter (April).

Surf's
Eleanor - Zach - Max - Brenden - Josh - Dr Phil - Gabby - Ben - Ashton - Dale - Skyler - Jarrod - Steven Kass - Ryan - Nik - Adam

Rapid's
Derek - Joey - Steven A - Hannah - Noah - Wyatt - Al - Santana - Noland - Tyler M - Parker - Andre - Casey - Lake

Wave's
Maci - Mia - Sarah - Chloe - Gage - Sam - Laura - Ben - Jared M - Armen - Zane - Mike and Molly

Wave's: Whitney T/Th 6-8:15 pm Sat's 1-2 pm.

Rapid's: Whitney T/Th 6-8:40 pm Sat's 1-2:30 pm

Surf's: Whitney T/Th 6-9 pm Sat 2:20-3:30 pm

To be in the Surf group and to stay in the Surf group you must:
-Have very very good attendance
-Work hard without being told
-YOU MUST LISTEN - PAY ATTENTION
-Know the rules of the game
-Know all systems (should have a notebook on plays
-On Time
-The older Surf's should be working out with the masters - please see me - you will get a discount in master's dues.

Extra Workouts for ODP

Tony and Louie are holding another ODP extra workout this Sat:

8am to 12:30 pm Sandy's Class Room - bring your notebooks, pencils, pens, paper AND
$5.00 for pizza.... drinks will be provided.

1-4 pm Water - Whitney

The following have been invited: (if you would like to attend and your name is not on the list call Tony).

Noland - Ryan - Max - Josh - Brenden - Ben - Skyler - Dale - Eleanor - Hannah - Gabby - Noah - Nik - Derek - Joey - Jarrod - Zach - Steven Kass - Dr Phil - Ashton.

Sleep Over

This was a great start in building a girls team.... with fun, laughing and screaming. Great time huh - Conjenelo, Kimberly,La, Kathy, Delaney, Summer, Elizabeth, Tracy, Emma and Daniella?

Booooooo

Report - Girls sleep over

So far they have eaten lunch - dinner - after workout dinner - cookies - sodas - puffs - candy. They have watched two movies and are now on their 3rd movie. We also talked about what happened at Commerce - how things could have been done better. Everyone seems to understand what it means to become a good teammate. They are having fun.... They are putting make up on - doing their nails - doing each others hair...

Tonight I asked Jake and Max to come over later and scary the girls... Jake did not come over but Max came over....I left the back door open and told Max to come thru the side of the house and come thru back door. Max had a white nylon stocking over his head, the lights were turned very very low and I was talking to the girls and then Max came in and started yelling!!! I told Mia before so she would not be scared and I would not have to take her home.... she was still scared. The funniest was Sarah, she was screaming (all of the girls were) she jumped off the black chair and was laying on the floor with her face down and screaming and screaming!!! All the screams went on for a good 30seconds... even after they knew it was Max. Molly was laying on a bean bag and she just sat their screaming and banging her heels on the floor - See the next picture. Kacy, Maci, Santana and Al were all jumping all over each other... Mia was under her sleeping bag (AND SHE KNEW IT WAS COMING AND IT WAS MAX)... El and Gabby screamed and kinda got up and moved away but they knew it was Max within seconds. Hannah who was the closest to Max just sat in the black chair scramming and looking at Max. It is 30 mins later and I am still laughing!!

Masters - Jan 9th - Sat Workout

All Masters workout for Jan 9th - Sat will be held at MGP from 5 to 7 pm. We are going to scrimmage the ODP 16's Boys team. Everyone will get plenty of playing time, we are going to 1st go full court - them 6 on 5 and 5 on 6... then scrimmage again.

Bands

Don't forget we are beginning a new dry land program this New Year... 2010. The following have not purchased a band yet? Cost: $10.00 each.
Adam - Gabby - Zach - Ben - Dr - Parker - Santana - Steven Ad - Noah - Hannah - Al - Molly - Zane.

Make sure you look over the website: http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/resistance-band-exercises.html

This will show you most of the exercises we will be working on, along with a few others.

I will be passing out on Tuesday Jan 5th.

Girls Sleep Over

Girls Sleep Over: Tuesday - Tomorrow - 11 am at Sandy's
59 Desert Sunflower Circle
Henderson NV 89002
(off Horizon Ridge and Mission)

Tue: Snacks - Dinner - After workout Salad
Wed: Bkfast - Lunch

Bring Sleeping Bag - Pillow.

Athleon - Sign up

Make sure everyone has signed up for Athleon - I must invite you (send you an email) to join. Once you are a member of our team site - I can text and/or email you when workouts are cancelled, it will let you know in seconds after I post it... only if you put your phone # so a text can be sent.

I will also put up new plays or workout plans every so often.

http://www.athleon.com/team/view/8324

CHECK THE BLOG DAILY - THIS WILL BE OUR MAIN COMMUNICATION...

2010 USWP Membership

In a few days your 2009 card will expire, please renew your card - go to this usawaterpolo.com and sign up. Masters going to Scottsdale please renew soon!! If you are planning on playing at JO's, Speedo Cup, Masters Nationals, ODP you must sign up for the Gold Membership.

Some of you have already signed up for 2010 and will not have to renew your card (Andre, Chole, Nik, Jarrod, few more).

A Must Read

This info comes from the Olympic Magazine:

Some of the most talented athletes never make it!
“Mindset”


Coaches are often frustrated and puzzled. They look back over their careers and realize that some of their most talented athletes—athletes who seemed to have everything-- never achieved success. Why? The answer is that these athletes didn’t have everything. They didn’t have the right mindset.


The Mindset Rules

The two mindsets work by creating entire psychological worlds, and each world operates by different rules.

Rule #1.

In a fixed mindset the cardinal rule is: Look talented at all costs. In a growth mindset, the cardinal rule is: Learn, learn, learn!


Rule #2.

In a fixed mindset, the second rule is: Don’t work too hard or practice too much. In a growth mindset, the rule is: Work with passion and dedication—effort is the key.


Rule #3.

In a fixed mindset, the third rule is: When faced with setbacks, run away or conceal your deficiencies. In a growth mindset, the rule is: Embrace your mistakes and confront your deficiencies.

Magee's Workers

Scottsdale Tournament

We have enough players for 1 team: Goalies: Rob and Marcus. Field: Magee, Edwin, Thor, Joe, Andre, Robert, Jacint, Ben, Louie, Max, Cody, Cost will be $85.00 per player... if one drops out each will owe $90.00 and $5 more with each player.

Please pay before the New Year. I will get info on hotel.

Master Festival

For those who don't get to play other than our Summer Slam you might be interested in signing up for the Master Festival. This is a clinic/tournament event hosted by United States Water Polo and Team Vegas. This would be great for the following to enter: Will, Vinny, Bri, Cliff, Shannon, David, Paul, Lee, Wasik, Kim, Kevin.

Date: Feb 19 - Friday 5 pm to 9 pm
- Sat 9 am to 4 pm
- Sun 8 am to 3 pm
Cost: $95.00
(includes clinic - t-shirt - lunch sat and 3 games).

See Sandy if you are interested.... tons of fun!!!

Friday - Sat

NO WORKOUTS ON FRIDAY SINCE MOVING INDOORS LONGER -

Saturday: 1-2 Waves 2-2:15 talk
2-3:15 Rapids and Surf
3:15-4:30 Masters

Pictures

Sam sleeping in the warehouse

UNLV Jan 4th Masters are back!!!!

Magee's House Warming Present

One of ours: Magee, needs help our help to finish his house. Let's give Magee and his family a team House Warming Present... This Sunday December 20th from 9 am to 4 pm we helping clean, build, whatever needs to be done. The address and directions are:

The address is 587 Benedict and it's on Sunrise Mountain near
the LDS Temple. Major cross streets are Bonanza & Benedict (above
Hollywood).

Let Magee know you will be there - so he can plan things for us to do.

Players Sale

Just in case you forgot who is to be working for who:

Mia - Sarah - Molly went to Mercedes

Noah, Joey, Ben, and one of Robert's players went to Tony

Santana, Hannah, Ashton, Eleanor and Casey went to Aniko

Parker, Murphy, Adam, Mike went to Tony

Lake, Gage, Sam and Wyatt went to Rob

Maci, Laura, Al went to Jen

Josh, Brendan and Dale went to Jacint

George, Derek, Skyler, Nolan went to Dorothy

Max, Ryan, Zach Dr Phil - Steven A went to Rob

The players who went to Rob are working this Sunday - see Mark St John for details.

Results from Commerce

What a great weekend of water polo - everyone got 6 games (and 3 players got 8 games) in two days. Quick Recap of each team:

10's - It was Whitney's 30th birthday on Sat and her 10's won all three games - Happy Birthday Whitney. They played awesome great defense and all the players came home with a medal and team trophy. Great Job Team Vegas/Henderson: Sam, Maci, Mia, Chole, Sarah, Molly, McCarthy, Laura, Gage and Ben.

12's - Finished in 10th place - I was able to get to Commerce for one of their games and they played very well - great defense!!! I got to watch at least one game in every division and the 12's defense was by far the best front and lane defense. Good job: Steven, Al, Sky, Dale, Joey, Andre, Hannah, Noah, Lake and Wyatt.

14's - This our team with most of the new players - with each game they improved and gain confidence in their abilities. What they learn this weekend they are going to take it back to workout and work hard. Great Job: Noland, Derek, Nik, Santana, Casey, Parker, Nate and Jarrod.

16's - Usually in this division our teams do not place very high because the teams from California have sooo many more games under their belt then we do - this time was different. We place 8th of 24 teams - more important our team played the winner of the tournament and was the only team to keep them under 6 goals and lost by the smallest difference 4. Good Job: Ryan, Josh, Dr Phil, Ben, Zach, Mary, Adam, Murphy, Ashton and Brendan.

The following players were selected on the All Tournament Team (player you should keep a log on all your water polo honors. You will need this info when filling out college applications). Congrat's to all of our players who made the All Tournament Team!!!

16's: Max Taylor
14's: Nate Peercy
12's: Dale Corey
10;s: 1st Team: McCarthy
2nd Team: Gage
Hon Men: Sammy

Club Girls Sleep Over

I would like to host an all girls sleep over (El, Gab, Santana, Maci, Hannah, Molly, Mia, Chole, Al, Sarah, Casey, Laura..did I miss anyone?).

Date: Dec 29th Tuesday
Start: 11 am at my house - lunch - games - workout - back to my house - sleep over - breakfast more talks and games. Finished at 11 am.

We will play some team bounding games - other fun stuff. Eleanor would like you to help run at least one game. Let's talk on Tuesday.

Bring sleeping bags and pillow - older players will have a bed. Eat before you come, I will have snacks and dinner for Tuesday. I will provide Breakfast and lunch on Wed.

Let me know if you can come... Tuesday if possible.

Master's Scottsdale

Last call for Scottsdale Tournament - we have enough to enter with an "A" team.

For our "B" team we have the following going but need more players:
Cliff, Vin, David, Josh, Max, (Bri not sure)... what about? Shannon, Lee, Will, Adam, Dr Phil, Brendan, Eleanor.

Need to know by end of the week.

Reminder to Parents

Reminder of our Parents Guidelines - it is nature for every parent want their child to be the best and to do this parents must understand our coaching staff is highly qualified to help your child to reach their potential. Tony, Louie, Mark, Robert and Whitney have years and years of experience in the sport. As a reminder I have posted the Guidelines for Parents again. Thank you all for supporting the team by getting your child to and from workouts and tournaments. For working the tournaments, Festivals, camps, fund raising and just being their for the entire club.

Parents Guidelines
Team Vegas/Henderson Water Polo
Parent Guidelines

In order for our club to compete successfully at the highest level, it is
essential to recognize that participation in the Team Vegas/Henderson is a
commitment being made by entire families, not just players. Therefore, it is
important that we outline our expectations for parents as well as players.
Please read the following guidelines that we expect our parents to follow.

1. Parents are allowed to attend practices and encouraged to attend games.
However, parents are expected to stay away from the side of the pool and
away from the coaches during practices and games.

2. Parents should support the players on our teams and refrain from making
disparaging remarks about or directed at any of our players, coaches,
opponents, or officials. Parents must avoid any physical or verbal
confrontations with the parents, coaches, and players of our club or our
opponents or with the officials.

3. Parents are not coaches; the players should receive their directions only
from the coaching staff on the pool deck, not from parents in the stands. The
coaching staff is giving directions which will enhance the entire team (not
just one child). Parents cheer for the team/players and don't yell out any
directions.

4. Parents are expected to have rides available for their children at the time
that practices and games are scheduled. Parents need to understand that
part of the mission of the coaches is to help the players develop into mature,
responsible young men and women. Therefore, it is the responsibility of
players to communicate directly with coaches when issues arise.

5. Decisions about playing time, travel teams, and all other water polo related
matters are made exclusively by the coaching staff and are not open to
debate, discussion, or negotiation with parents. A player should feel free to
discuss his/her status with the coaches at an appropriate time.

6. Parents are expected to get their children to all practices and games on
time. If you cannot be on time, be early!

7. No player will be allowed to participate in any practice or game unless
he/she is registered with the club. All club dues must be paid in full in order
for a player to be allowed to enter the water.

Workouts - Schedule for Dec and Jan

Dec 21nd - Monday - Masters - MGP 6:30-8 pm
Dec 22nd - Tue - Club all groups - Whitney 6:30-8:30 or 9 pm
Dec 23rd - Wed - Masters - MGP 6:30-8 pm
Dec 24-25 and 26th - Thur - Fri - Sat NO WORKOUT
Dec 28th - Monday - Masters - MGP 6:30-8 pm
Dec 29th - Tue - Club all groups - Whitney 6:30-8:30 or 9 pm
Dec 30th - Wed - Masters - MGP 6:30-8 pm
Dec 31-Jan 1, 2nd. Thur - Fri - Sat NO WORKOUT

Jan 4th - Monday Masters back at UNLV - can anyone with a truck help get the our goals from storage and take them back to UNLV. Also on Wed 30th need people to take balls and caps back to UNLV. On Tue 29th need the double cart taken back to UNLV. Does anyone remember the comb for the locks?

Masters: Regular Schedule
Monday and Wed UNLV 7-9 pm please Come on time. If you are late before you can touch a ball you will have to complete the condition set everyone did from 7 pm.

Sat's 3:45-5 pm are at Whitney (will be asking some of the masters to come early to scrimmage our club team)

Club:
Waves 6-7 pm dryland and chalk talk 7-8:15 pm Water
Rapids 6-7 pm dryland and chalk talks 7-8:40 Water
Surf's 6-7:15 dryland and chalk talks 7:15-9 Water

ALL CLUB MEMBER PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU BUY YOUR BANDS FROM ME BY THE END OF THIS WEEK. EVERYONE WILL HAVE THEIR OWN BANDS AND BRING TO EACH WORKOUT. EVEN ON SAT'S COME EARLY TO DO YOUR SHOULDER BAND DRILL.

New Pool

Just took a tour at the new Indoor Pool - Heritage Pool. Pretty awesome! it is a 14 lane pool 25 yards by 40 mts. - 10 lanes are all deep - next two lanes a little slope (but still deep)and the last 2 lanes are going to be used for walking lanes.

They are putting in a scoreboard for swimming, diving, syncro and water polo. Not sure if they got us floating cages or stand up cages. They will have storage for our equip, a classroom, a dry board on wheels and I am putting in another request for portable shot clocks.

The Pool will be opened early Feb and we will begin our Water Polo Conditioning class. Times and days will be announced soon. If the pool is ready we will move the Master Festival to Heritage Pool.

This pool is off the 95 - get off at Horizon and go left - go past Boulder Hwy and the pool will be on your left side.

Dues - due today!!

Everyone must be registered with USWP and pay their dues for Dec. Please do this Today! Thursday Dec 10th.

Check it out

At the top of our Blog - there are 2 links you should be clicking on daily to find out what is going on around the USA and the World.

Commerce Tournament - On Time and Rain

Coaches - Drivers - Parents - Players

This weekend we are all on a very tight schedule - we have 4 teams, playing at up to 8 different pools. This is California with California traffic, even on the weekend (at 3:00 am) there are cars on the road, it will be raining and one accident could back you up for hours. I have listed all the pool addresses - enter in your GPS or map quest it before you leave on Friday.

On all of the teams we have only 1 or 2 subs - you can't be late!!!

10’s

Montebello HS
2100 West Cleveland Ave
Montebello CA 90640

Valley HS (off Center/Edinger)
1801 S. Greenville St
Santa Ana, CA 92704

12’s

Commerce
Harbor Street
Commerce

Los Altos HS
15325 E. Los Robles
Hacienda Heights CA 91754

14’s

JSerra HS
26331 Junipero Serra Road
San Juan Capistrano CA 92675

Valley HS (off Center/Edinger)
1801 S. Greenville St
Santa Ana, CA 92704

16’s

Whittier HS
1247 Philadelphia Street
Whittier CA 90601

La Canada HS
4463 Oak Grove Drive
La Canada – Flintridge CA 91011

IT IS GOING TO BE RAINING THE ENTIRE WEEKEND - EVERYONE IS PLAYING IN AN OUTDOOR POOL, PLEASE BRING WARM CLOTHES, MANY TOWELS... (THE 12'S ARE THE ONLY TEAMS WHO WILL BE INDOORS FOR MOST OF THEIR GAMES THEY COULD HAVE 1 GAME OUTDOORS).

Scottsdale Tournament

The following players have said yes and will be on our 1st team - Drew sent a notice about a deal on airfares if booked by Dec 10th. $59.00 one way. check it out on Southwest. Rob, Marcus, Robert, Magee, Jacint, Edwin, Joe, Louie, Max, Thor, Ben. Have not heard back from: Dandy, Adrian, Cody, Andre, Tony for the A's.

So far we have the following for our second team:
Cliff - Vinny - Josh. Waiting for Zach, Brenden, Eleanor, Vaune, Bri, Dr Phil anyone else who want to play on our second team.

So if you are on the 1st team book today or tomorrow the 10th and get the great deal.

Jan 22nd Friday arrive anytime - leave Phoenix Sunday after 5 pm.

Sandy

Dues

The following have paid for Dec: (for those who have not paid please do so before the Commerce Tournament).

Noland, Dale, Gage, Lake, Derek, Joey, Sarah, Hannah, Molly, Steven Kass, Ashton, Tyler, Casey, Sam, Laura, Ben, Noah. Masters: David, Marcus, Lee, Joe, Ben, Thor, Rob, Robert, Jacint, Edwin.

Master's

Sat's workout at Whitney 3-4:30 pm

We will return to MGP on Monday - check the blog before driving to workout during the week.

USWP Cards

Did everyone who was not registered for this year - please register before we go to Commerce. Everyone who is registered for 2009 you can purchase your new 2010 card if you'd like... all cards will be good until Dec 31st 2010.

If you plan on doing ODP's - playing at JO's - Speedo Cup register as a Gold Member.

Ho Ho Ho Party

Holiday Party: Thank you Murphy's for opening your home to our team. The Food was great (Tony's is the best).

The kids gift exchange was pretty funny - the things they wanted, the things they passed up!! Go figure. The bottom line: It was fun!!

Thank you masters for the great gift cards - you know me...!!!

JUST FOUND OUT!!!

NCAA WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIP ON CBS C. GAME STARTS AT 11AM TODAY!! SUNDAY!!

Club Workouts

Winter is here!! Too cold for coaches on the deck (lol) so everyone will move to Whitney till further notice.

Tues and Thur will be at Whitney. No workout on Friday or Sat as we will be in Commerce. Masters will have workout at Whitney 3-4:30 pm.

Moving all workouts from MGP to Whitney until it warms up again.

USWP Cards

The following players need to register with United States Water Polo. Your card will be good to Dec 31st 2010.

Chole Foley - Laura Quintero - Ben Tuiaana - Noah Thorson - Santana Garcia - Casey Murphy - Tyler Parker - Wyatt Williams - Ryan Abbott - Mac Murphy.

Go to: www.usawaterpolo.com

click - club - click join - fill out form you can pay on line. Sign up as a Gold Member. You need to register before you can play in the Commerce Tournament.

Workouts for Dec

Workouts for Dec.

1st - Tue - Waves at Whitney, Rapids and Surf's at MGP - same times
2nd - Wed - Masters same time and place
3rd - Thur - Waves at Whitney, Rapids and Surf's at MGP - same times
4th - Fri - NO WORKOUT - HOILDAY PARTY - SEE FLYERS
5th - Sat - Workout at Whitney 1-2:15 (last 15 mins talk) Waves and younger Rapids
- Workout at Whitney 1:55-3:30 Older Rapids and Surf's
- Workout at Whitney 3:30-5:00 pm - Masters
7th - Monday NO workout for Masters pool is closed down
8th - Tuesday all Waves, Rapids, Surf are at Whitney 6:30-9 pm (Waves and some Rapids are finished at 8:30 pm) Surf go till 9 pm
9th - Wed NO Workout for Masters - pool is closed
10th - Thur - same as Tue
11th - Friday No workout - leave for Commerce
12th - Sat - Masters at Whitney 3 to 4:30 pm

14th - Monday Masters back to MGP 6:30 - 8 pm
15th - Tuesday Waves at Whtiney - Rapid and Surf's at MGP 6:30-8 pm
17th - Wed Masters MGP 6:00 - 8 pm
18th - Thur same as Tuesday
19th - Friday - Waves - Rapids - Surf's at MGP 6-8 pm
20th - Sat - Workout at Whitney
-Waves and younger Rapids 1-2:15
-Surf and older Rapids 1:55-3:30
-Masters 3:30-5 pm.

Rest of month to be announced.

ODP Boys Camp 1

Tony and Louie would like to Thank all the parents who help make this past weekend a great experience for our Zone players. I believe we/coaches, parents and players help set an example of how to host a camp!

Thank you:
Rob - Thor - Jacint and Jake for your help in and out of the water coaching and playing.

Parents who housed the out of state players: Noland's parents, Brendan parents, Max's parents.

Angie - for cooking up a storm for the Sat lunch!!

Wendy - for setting up the Winchell's for the team - the food and service was great.

Colleen and Trish for helping out when every we need the help!

Matt Taylor for always being there for the coaches and players - also for having water/drinks for the team.

Eleanor and Gabby for helping out.

As Brad (our Zone Chairperson) said "Vegas/Henderson has set the bar up for other camps to live up to"

Scottsdale Tournament

The following players have said they are going to Scottsdale:
1. Jacint
2. Edwin
3. Max
4. Louie

Please let me know by Wed - if we don't have enough by Wed I will have to (and really don't want to cancel because this is Drew's tournament and when he was on our team he did so much for our club). Let me know!!!

PAYMENT FOR COMMERENCE TOURNAMENT

IF YOU HAVE NOT SO ALREADY, PAY YOUR $85 FOR THE TOURNAMENT TO TRISH TAYLOR (MAX'S MOM) TONIGHT AT WORKOUT! THE PAYMENT WAS DUE SATURDAY AND IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID, YOU ARE ALREADY LATE!

THANK YOU. HAVE A GOOD HOLIDAY

Workouts

Don't forget - Surf - Rapids are at Whitney Tuesday Nov 24th.

Masters Wed at MGP same time.

NO workout Friday or Sat.

Dues!!!

Happy Turkey Day...

Water Polo Rules

Everyone who has not read the rules of Water Polo should.... Here is a link to the rules. Don't feel like you have to read in one sitting, it will take a while before you understand all the rules. You don't have know the exact size of the goals. Try to read one or two new rules a day till you have complete this Rule book.

If you have questions on the rules ask one of the coaches, we are more than happy to help you with any questions you may have.

PLEASE WHEN YOU HAVE A QUESTION OR DON'T UNDERSTAND YOU MUST ASK FOR HELP OR SAY YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND OF YOU DON'T KNOW!!! SO ASK QUESTIONS

http://www.webgal.com/rapwithrich/pra/usaplayingrules.pdf

Black Van Shoes

I am a size 7.5 Black pair of Van shoes - they must have walked off on pair of feet 10.5. Will you return me to my owner, Ashton. Ashton has your size 10.5 Black Van shoes. This must be Murphy!!!

Workout Schedule for Nov and Dec

November 24 - Tuesday - Club - everyone at Whitney 6:30-9 pm
November 25 - Wednesday - Master Workout as normal 6:30-8 pm MGP
November 26-27-28 - Th-Fri-Sat NO WORKOUT - HAPPY TURKEY DAY

NO workout Dec 4th Friday - Holiday Party for Club and Masters - Gift Exchange and for the club players: Slave Sale - buy the kids for hard labor (paint, trash, clean house). Colleen (Dale's Mom) has the flyer's.

Dec 5th - Sat at Whitney - all workouts will be moved to Whitney till Spring. 1-2 pm Waves 1:50-3:15 Rapids 3:15-4:30 pm Masters.

NO Workouts for Masters Dec 7th (Monday) 9th (Wed) and 14th (Monday) pool closed.

Holiday Break: Dec 23rd (Wed to Sat) to 26th Also Dec 31st Thur to Jan 2nd Sat.

Jan 4th - Bring goggles - time to work that Turkey and Holiday celebration off!!!

Dues for November

I computers are now working and will take your registration... players who have not paid yet: Nik, Parker, Wyatt, Jarrod, Josh, Magee, Edwin, Will, Adrian, Damon, Paul. The following are registering in the wrong water polo... you are not in the advanced group you are in club: OK for this month please make sure you sign up for the correct class next month: Derek, Joey, Sarah, Andra, Sam, Casey, Murphy and Laura.

Guess Who?

Guess who is having a baby?

Hint:
1. She plays water polo?
2. She has a son and daughter who also play water polo?

Speedo Cup

What a great weekend of water polo! All the players came ready to play and experienced the competition level we strive for. We had games every day and each game we accomplished our goal or learned something from the game before and not repeating our mistakes and taking advantage of the other teams mistakes.

From the Canham Pool to the "M Den"(Michigan Gift Shop) to Jimmy John's(Best Sandwiches) to the Big House(Michigan Stadium), I don't think I ever saw a player not smiling and not having fun the whole trip.

Players - Very good and behaving and dedicating this weekend to learning and participating in as much polo as you could. Great focus in and out of the water, and especially all the questions you all asked. Also, GREAT job on getting to know and make your 6 new teammates feel welcome all weekend.

Congratulations to Max Taylor on being honored with the "Jody Campbell Award". His determination, energy, and team attitude allowed him to achieve this prestigious award given to the most outstanding players of the Speedo Cup.

Parents - THANK YOU! For keeping the kids in line and all your support. From planning team dinners, getting water to the players and coaches during games, finding places to visit and places to eat, to reminding me to take pictures at every possible moment! The kids felt like rockstars with all the cameras and film around them. Even though they gave you all a hard time during team pic time and always being told to smile, they will thank you for the memories. Thank you again for coming along and supporting the players and the team.

Scottsdale Winter Tournament

Drew Bauer now the coach for Scottsdale Water Polo is going to host a tournament. Jan 22-24, 2009. He will have two divisions: A and B both open divisions. Before I can set a price on the tournament I need to know how many can go? I would really like to show support to Drew's tournament (when Drew was playing with us he did so much for the team and sponsored many of our club players). This is open to all Masters.

Figure your cost: $75-90 plus your hotel, transportation, meals. Please let me know on or before November 30th - After Thanksgiving.

No Workouts

We will not have workouts on the following days - in honor of Tom the Turkey:

Nov 26th - Thursday
Nov 27th - Friday
Nov 28th - Sat

Nov 30th get ready to workout the Turkey off!!!

2002 TVH Picture

Can you name everyone? Click to enlarge photo

Speedo Cup

Our boys (Max, Sky, Derek, Joey, Nik and Tyler Miao. They will be meeting up with two boys from Utah (Nate and Trishan) and four boys from Arizona (we only know Austin).

We wish them a safe and fun trip!!! They get to wear our new water polo caps!! Picture Derek our birthday boy with Sky...we are having a Speedo Cup sent off dinner at Metro Pizza.

Commerce Info

We are set for the Commerce Tournament. The cost for each player is $85.00... this includes the cost for entry fees, coaches expenses, Gift Card for Carmen (we are staying in her warehouse). Bring sleeping bag and pillow.

Please pay Trish, Matt or Cheryl on or before Nov 21st - Saturday.

More info on: Time of departure - Location of departure - rides - etc.

Dues

There were problems with the system to pay dues - it is corrected now. Please pay this week.

ODP Players

We are going to have a special meeting for the players who are doing ODP.

Date: Nov 21st
Time: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm then off to workout
Locations: Sandy's 59 Desert Sunflower Circle, Henderson NV 89002

We are going over drills, skills and system of the ODP.

TVH Players to attend: Eleanor, Gabby, Hannah, Max, Brendan, Josh, Ben, Noland, Sky, Dr Phil, Steven, Zach. If others would like to attend let me know.

Bring $5.00 for pizza and drinks... we will break for Lunch at 10:30 am.

Commerce

Don't forget you need return the forms for the Commerce Tournament - due:
Tuesday - Nov 10th!!!!!

If we do not have forms returned to put together enough players will are not going to enter!!!

Big Brother and Mommy

Big Zach - Now Big Daddy

Welcome to the World: Nikol Momchilov - she was born Oct 17th.

Team Items

Did anyone accidentally pick up a TVH Towel at Tuesday's workout?

Also we want to know if anyone has a parka that is too small and wants to sell that parka to a teammate. If so let me know and I will post it on this blog.

We are getting a new set of caps from Monster Polo, just like our new team suits. Anyone who loses their cap, rips, destroys the cap you will have to pay for the replacement at $30 for each cap. So take care of them, don't be ripping them off your head, don't bite the strings, don't throw the caps (they will scratch the ear guards). Take care of them or PAY for them!!!

Commerce Tournament

Don't forget to return your flyer/forms letting us know if you are attending.

They are due: Tuesday Nov 10th. You can hand in early too.

ODP

Our Men's 16's ODP Coaches: Tony and Louie will be holding their first of two training camps Thanksgiving Weekend. Nov 27th - Friday 5 pm to Nov 29th - Sunday 12 noon. We are looking to house all the boys from Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Reno. We are 1st asking the boys who are on the MTN Zone OPD team. Host families to provide a place to sleep (bed, air mattress, couch), breakfast and transportation to and from the pool.

Max - 3 boys
Josh - 2 boys
Noland - 2 boys
Ben - 2 boys
Brendan 3 boys
Skyler - 4 boys
Sandy - 4 boys

We still need about 5 beds... Let Tony know if you can help.

Would like the following players to attend the camp to help out - watch as you will be doing almost the same drills and systems. (Eleanor, Hannah, Gabby, Steven K, Dr Phil, Zach).

Team Picture at U of A

Check out our new team suits - they were awesome!!

Few Pic's from U of A tournament

#6 on Kaos kicked Dandy in the head - result great Halloween get up and Louie our team protector cut #6's lip on a 6 on 5 goal scored follow thru (with the assist by Max).

Thor showing off his new Team Vegas Suit - need I say more?

Picture we don't have yet is Damon with his staples in his head when Solano Beach player got his head and kneed him in the head while the ref watched.

We really did have fun!!!!

University of Arizona

As Edwin put it early in the week on his Facebook: We are off to defend our title. Well, we did it!! 5-0
Game 1 vs Kaos 20's we beat them 15-11 but one player gave us tons of problem with his offensive drives. Our counter attack was great!!
Game 1 vs Old Pueblo (players from New Mexico and ASU) pretty easy game 15-2
Our 3rd game of the day was against U of A "B" team we won 14-5.

This put us 1st in our Bracket and had to cross over and play 2nd in the other bracket - Solano Beach (Carsbad) we were up most of the game and at the end of the game we almost gave them the game but pulled a rabbit out of the hat and won by 1 goal 11-10.

This win put us in the Gold Game and we thought it would be against U of A "A" but Kaos 20 beat them so we were in the Gold Game vs Kaos 20. Kaos 20 was the same team from the 1st game they got another goalie from another team we think it was the New Mexico Goalie, the picked up 3-4 other top players from other team in the tournament. It was very upsetting but pulled out the win in double overtime sudden death!!! Everyone played grat a true team effort!!!

Every game except the game against Solano (Carsbad) we played great - did not take any shot just because we were free, no turnovers... which meant they other team did not get counter off us. We looked a very good team out there...no rookie mistakes.

Congrats to: Our goalies were outstanding - Rob and Marcus. Two Meters: Tony, Thor and Dandy (Louie too). Our two meter defenders: Adrain, Tony, Damon ..Damon did not get to play with us in the final game, he was at the Hospital getting 6 staples in his head when on the of the Solano guys grabbed his head and his knee to Damon's head. In the 1st game vs Kaos Dandy got kicked to the head by #6, and Louie took care of #6 and cut his lip on a follow thru goal on man up, which Max made the assist. Our Attackers were aw some: Jacint played as good if not better then he does in workouts!!!! Yeah!!! Edwin had a goals along with some awesome assists. Robert played great, posting up when need, making some good outside shot. Max did very good up on many counters made few goals and learn tons!!

This tournament was more of a win because we improved on the things we have been stressing in workouts: - no turn overs, not trying to make the hot dog assist, not taking a shot just because we could but working the a shot because there was an opening because we created the defense out of position.

Thor hosted the BBQ again - I will post a special picture of Thor later. And a few other pictures.

Great job Guys!!!!!

Universtiy of Arizona

Slight change in our schedule; our 1st game on Sat will begin at 9:30 am not 9:00 am so be there 1 hour before game time. That weekend is Daylight Saving - Arizona does not move their clock.

Commerce Tournamet

The Commerce tournament will be held the 2nd weekend in December. We are entering teams in 10's coed, 12's coed, 14 Coed, 16/18 boys... everyone will be put on a roster.

Mark you calendars - we will leave Friday after school - players will stay in Carmen's warehouse again. All games will be within 20-25 mins of the warehouse. Within the next few weeks we will be sending a flyer/questionnaire and then figure the cost per player.

Waves

Don't forget Whitney Pool is closed this week for repairs. Everyone will be at MGP Tuesday - Thursday - Friday 6-8 pm. Make sure you bring running shoes!!!

University of Arizona Tournament

Game schedule - please be at the pool Sat 8 am (1 hour before our 1st game).

No Games on Friday

Saturday
9 am Vegas vs KAOS "B"
12:30 pm Vegas vs Old Pueblo
2 pm UofA "B" vs Vegas

Sunday games depends on our win lost record.

Tournament Rules:
1. All games 7 min quarters - 2 min bk and 4 mins at half
2. 2 - 30 second time out and 2 - 1 min time outs
3. Over time games - Two 3 min OT periods - followed by 3 min sudden death periods.
4. Any player or Coach receiving a red card will have to sit out the next game.
5. Any player receiving a brutality will be ejected from the tournament.
6. Tiebreaker for teams with same record after pool play will be decided by fewest goals allowed.

Don't forget Sat is our Annual BBQ at Thor's - he will be collecting money from everyone. Marcus turns 40 on Sunday!!!

Carlos

Can you believe this cute thing belongs to Carlos!! Maya Stinson - 2 years old.

Invitation from Adam

I would like to invite the entire water polo team to Las Vegas Academy's First Annual Harvest Festival.

It will take place at the campus of L.V.A. on Wednesday, October 28th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The main entrance of the campus is near 7th Street and Bridger Avenue, close to the County Courthouse.

Admission is free, but bring plenty of non-perishable food and money for the carnival games and treats. All proceeds will be channelled to a food drive for ThreeSquare.

Oct 27 - 29th - 30th - 31st

Waves, Whitney will be closed for repairs so your workout will be moved to the MGP from 6-8 pm. Friday will remain the same.

27th - Tuesday MGP 6-8 pm
29th - Thursday MGP 6-8 pm
30th - Friday MGP 6-8 pm
31st - Saturday MGP
-Waves 1-2 pm
-Rapid A's and Rapid B's 2-3:15 pm
-Masters and Rapid A's 3:15-4:30 pm
(Rapid A's 13 Masters will be in Arizona would like you to stay so the
Masters can scrimmage)

Defense

General Rules:

If you don’t play defense you don’t play!!! Everyone plays 110% on defense!! If you make bad passes get your towel and sit on the bench!!! Play smart – Play a team game!!

Progression of
Our Team Defense

1. If the entire team is pretty weak or the team does not have a counter attack, not very fast or out of shape.

We will press everywhere!!! Press the ball!! No player on the other team gets to make an easy pass – they must be pressed.
-When you press and we (coaches or teammates) are telling you to “Let them pass” this means – press and turn them out so they cannot look at who they are passing the ball to. When they put their hand on the ball: NO FOUL. When they turn on their back: NO FOUL When they begin to move their arm for the pass hit their arm/elbow… forcing them to pass under pressure. Because:

We will be in passing lanes. The further away you are from the ball the more you can cheat up in a lane. If some makes a mistake and fouls – drop back somewhere between a lane and between your man and the goal. If you make a mistake and foul do not drop back to help but get ready to press again.

We must front two meters – between the ball and your man!! We must also front the deep wings… if there is a foul on the deep wings and we are fronting at two meters – the other deep wing defender must look to help the backdoor.

Now if a team is smart and they hear us saying NO Foul, let em pass and they can’t get the passes off – THEY WILL try to turn you. You must stay on their left shoulder!!! Do not get there after the turn – you must be there so they turn into you. If they turn the other direction and get a jump on you – you MUST counter spin and swim – do NOT get on their back!!! SWIM!!!

Our defense becomes our offense and we are up on Counters.

2. If the team has a good set that can get around our front:

We will try to match up our defenders and stay to the left shoulder.

3. If the have an awesome set and we are getting tooled and schooled at two meters we will:

1. In and Out
2. Look to Help
3. Dead Drop

4. If the set moves to mid cage or further to the strong side, we will:

“M” Defense

Counter Attacks

1. If you are up look swim back for the ball from the goalie.
2. If you are up and pass half tank – get on your back so the goalie can pass the ball on your hand – You must also know if the goalie is coming out.
3. If you one of the 1st players down and not up you MUST release for the ball!!! We want the ball to lead the counter attack!!! Would like the 1st release to be left- then look right (right swim about 3 lanes from the wall – stay out of dummy land) and we should be up in the center if we easily gross and go on the set.
4. When making a release do not sit and wait for the ball – you must either be swimming and release out – or swim back to the goalie.
5. If we are up 2 on 1 everyone come back defense. Don’t watch us take shots – go defense when you think we are going to shoot the ball.
6. Counter Attack – if your man is on you and we don’t need you to release – stunt them down the pool. Stunt them when you are on defense too.

Pancake Breakfast - Car Wash

Thank you for those who helped raise funds for the team, events like this are always successfully when you make money and have doing it!! Special Thanks to Tony's friend for bring his car wash equip. If you have pictures send them to me and I will post on the blog.

Wed's at Winchell's

After Masters Workout on the 2nd Wed of each month...eat and drink.

Pancake BKfast and Car Wash

Everyone please bring your $10 to workout tonight - they need a head count for the Pancakes. Make sure everyone comes on time for your working shift - We need Towels and more Towels for the Car Wash!!!

See you there!!!!

IZA

Last weekend Iza played in the Junior 19 & Under National Championships... IZA was the high scorer for the tournament - Great Job Iza!!!

Wed - Sat

TONIGHT - WED AFTER WORKOUT - MEETING AT WINCHELL'S FOR FOOD AND DRINKS. EVERYONE WELCOME, BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. WINCHELL'S IS DONATING PORTION OF OUR TOTAL BILL BACK TO THE TEAM.

SAT: PANCAKE BUFFET AND CAR WASH!! PLEASE LOOK AT ONE OF THE OLDER POSTS FOR THE INFO ON THE CAR WASH!!! EACH GROUP: WAVES - RAPID B'S AND RAPID A'S WORK SCHEDULE.

NO Sat - YES on Sunday

The MGP has an event going on Sat - we have to move our workout to Sunday at Whitney. Normal times!!! Pay dues before getting in the water.

Dues

The following players have not paid their dues for Oct:

Masters: Magee, Joe, UP, Cliff, Cody, Edwin, Will, Waski, David, Zach Jr., Kevin, Dr. Phil.

Club: Eleanor, Dr Phil (Steven Ad comp this month pictures), Hannah, Molly, Nik, Peter, Adam, Wyatt (Sept and Oct), Santana, Sam, Casey, Murphy, Parker, Andrea, Laura, Ian.

Please pay by Sat and bring your receipt before you get in the water.

Waves

Waves the Whitney Ranch Pool is closed Tuesday Oct 6th... something is wrong with the pool. So come to MGP pool 6-8 pm.

NEW Team Suits

Order your team suit now... Pay for your suit by Friday.

Male Suits: $40.00
Female Suits: $72.00

We are going to turn in our order on Friday. We will have our suits before the University of Arizona Tournament.. end of the month!!!

See Collen (Dale's mom) or Tony.

Tony still has Team Bags - Team Towels - black female swim suits.

Buffet Breakfast & Carwash

What: Buffet Breakfast and Carwahs
When: October 17th - Sat
Time: 7-9 am Breakfast 7 am to ??? Carwash
Where: Winchell's Pub - Eastern and Horizon Ridge
Cost: $10 per person - Breakfast - Must be paid in advance to
Trish, Matt, John D or Wendy.

Invite your family and friends to help the team and enjoy a breakfast and get your carwash. The carwash we are asking for donation, no set price.

We need old towels!!! Buckets, sponges, soap .... Towels, Towels!!!

We need volunteers to wash cars... we have people to eat.

Players your work shifts are as follows:

Waves: 6:45 am to 8:30 am
Rapids "B" 8:15 am to 10 am
Rapids "A" 10 am to 1:30 pm
Parents 1:30 pm to ???

Waves - Rapids

Waves you are back at Whitney Oct 6th - Tuesday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Rapids A's and B's you are at MGP 6-8pm - Make sure you have running shoes!

It is getting cold bring Parka's jackets, head covering.... we don't need more players getting sick.

ODP's

Don't forget players wanting to tryout for the ODP teams you must register online (usawaterpolo.com) and pay the $60.00 fee. Let me know when you have registered.

Oct 10th - Sat

There is a swim meet Oct 10th - Sat at MGP. We will move our workout to SUNDAY at WHITNEY - Waves: 1-2 Rapids 2-3:15 Masters 3:15-4:30 pm - NO STROKE WORKOUT!!

Girls New Suit

Masters Second Wed

On Going Fund Raiser:

Every second Wednesday of the month after workout let's all go out and grab something to eat/drink at:

Winchell's Bar & Grill
10620 S. Eastern
(SW corner of Eastern & Horizon Ridge-
in Smith's shopping center)

Winchell's will donation a portion of our total bill and Wendy (Derek's mom) will donation her tips back to the club.

Bring your spouse or invite your friends. Next Wed October 14th after workout!!

New Team Suit

Our new Team suit from Monster is on it's way.

Group - Names

Beginning Oct 1st we now have new unique names for each of our different groups.

SPLASH - WAVES - RAPIDS

SPLASH - are the players who play in the shallow end who SPLASH around. These players learn eggbeater kick along with basic game knowledge and rules. Players in this group also work to develop swim skill and strength.

WAVES - are the players who have graduated from splashing around and are now ready to ride the WAVES to the next level. Waves will begin to prepare for competition. Along with advanced fundamentals and game knowledge these players will be making WAVES to improve swim strength and conditioning.

RAPIDS - are broken into two groups: "A" and "B" The RAPIDS "B" group is for players who have the physical strength and posses advanced swim and eggbeater kick skills. These players will RAPIDLY learn new techniques and game concept to be able to move to RAPID "A" group who train and work vigorously for traveling competitions and to compete in ODP (Olympic Development Program)

ODP

THE GRANTS ARE DUE OCT 1ST - THEY MUST BE POSTMARK BEFORE OCT 1ST!!!! DON'T FORGET IT IS NOT JUST THE $800 BUT THE COST FOR TRAVEL TO AT LEAST 3 TRAINING CAMPS AND THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!!

THIS IS YOUR CHILD'S PATH TO THEIR DREAMS - BECOMING AN OLYMPIAN!!!

GRANTS DUE OCT 1ST!!!!!

Team Vegas/Henderson Junior Olympic All American

Congratulations to Mia Chanove for begin selected an All American at the 2009 Junior Olympics. Mia's steady play at both ends (Defense and Offense) was the key to Mia being spotted by the Tournament Committee.

Congratulations Mia!!!

Club Workout

All Groups will be at the MGP Tue/Th/Fri 6-8 pm. Working on Olympic Development Skills and Drills.

August Dues

The following players still have not paid Sept Dues:

Ian - Damon - Kevin and Wyatt from the club.

Thanks for taking care of this... Sandy

Holiday Camp Informmation

Before getting into the Holiday Camp - we have the following coming up:

Speedo Cup we will be going to Ann Arbor Mich the 2nd weekend in Nov. (Max, Dale, Sky, Joey, Derek, Nik, Noland, Miao, Jarrod) along with a few players from Utah, Arizona and New Mexico.

The Holiday Camp is for players born in 1996 - 1997 and 1995 if you are in the 8th grade. The Holiday Camp is under the ODP and the tryouts for the Holiday Camp will be held Oct 10th. All players wanting to attend the Holiday Camp must see Sandy before signing up for the tryouts. The Holiday Camp will be held Dec 17-20, 2009 at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The cost for this is: your own airfare, tryout fee $60.00... your room and board is free.

University of Arizona

The $75.00 was due at Sat's workout.... the entry fees are due at the end of the week, if we do not get everyone to pay by Monday we will not enter. The following have paid: Rob - Robert - Edwin - Jacint - Louie - Max - Tony

Have not paid: Damon, Thor, Adrian, Marcus, Tamas, Peter, (Dandy can pay in Arizona).

Don't forget this the Marcus's 40th Birthday weekend!!! We will have our usual BBQ at Thor's home.

Club workout

Both groups will continue to workout together at the MGP on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 pm to 8 pm at the MPG. We will continue to work on new material for the ODP's.

Ian's Invite

Ian is performing in Oct:

The Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival
Host: Gladius
Type: Music/Arts - Performance
Network: Global
Start Time: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 9:00am
End Time: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 5:00pm
Location: Sunset Park @ Gladius coliseum
Street: Sunset & Eastern
City/Town: Las Vegas, NV

ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!

On Tuesdays workout at the Multi Gen a player came to workout that was not feeling well. Wednesday this players symptoms got worse and by Thursday this player was seen by a doctor and was diagnosed with "swine flu"

There is nothing to panic or worry about. As the doctors say this strain of flu is LESS severe than the "regular flu."

This post was not meant to scare you but to inform you. Doctors have advised that if you or your child show any symptoms such as fever or body-aches you must be aware that there is a slight chance they need to be seen by a doctor.

Workouts will continue as normal until noticed otherwise. If you feel any symptoms of being sick or not feeling well please refrain from coming to workout and if conditions worsen see a medical professional.

Again, don't panic

Thursday and Friday Club workout

Workout for everyone will be held at the MGP 6-8 pm!!! Younger and Older will be together Thursday and Friday...

Tuesday Club workout

Everyone will be at the MGP pool on Tuesday Sept 22... Younger group will not be at Whitney - come to MGP. 6-8 pm.

Thank You

I want to Thank the following (I know I will miss someone, sorry):

Thank you for bring and collecting money for the candy: Collen, Sheryl... Tony for buying the candy!! Thank you everyone who sold or ate the box of candy!

Thank you John and Wendy for having the Garage Sale - and Angie for your expert advise.

Thank you Trish for keeping track of the money we are raising, you count and I will deposit.

We are going to purchase much needed equipment that will help our kids improve their game. Pitch Backs, small balls, extension cords for the shot clocks.

So thank you parents for pitching in to help the team!!!!

ODP - Olympic Development Program

I will be having a meeting for players and parents explaining the ODP. Everyone is welcome to attend...

Date: Sunday Sept 20th
Time: 10 am
Location: Sandy's
59 Desert Sunflower Circle
Henderson NV 89002

The following players do not have to tryout: Dr Phil - Max - Brendan - Eleanor - Zach - Josh and should be at the meeting. Other who should attend: Gabby, Hannah, Steven Kas, Jarrod, Sky, Ben, Ashton, Noland, Santana, KC, Derek, Joey, Al, Adam, Nick and DALE!!!

Please go to usawaterpolo.com - click on the ODP box - print and bring Grant Application.

Hope to see you this Sunday at 10 am.

Louie - Our Hero

La Jolla Rough Water Swim

Friday - Garage Sale

The pool is closed on Friday for a Special Event so no workout. Please bring your Garage Sale items to the DeFusco's home on Friday. See earlier post for address.

Dandy's Day!!

Steven's jazz combo is playing at a new restaurant called Daddy Macs on Green Valley parkway, just north of Sunset, Sept 18th. The address is 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway Building #6. Would you post a notice on the blog so that if anyone is looking for somewhere new to eat on Friday night, then stop by? The boys are playing from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The restaurant has a reasonably priced menu, with Burgers, Salads, Hot Sandwiches, Pizza and Pastas. Most items are under $10 except for the larger entrees which are around $15.

Thanks.

Dues

Beginning today anyone who has not paid dues will not be allowed in the water, if you have spoken with me about dues, no problem!

Maters: Thor, Chris (30), Cody, Edwin, Waski, Marcus, Joe, Carrie, Kim, Ian, Damon, Kevin, Peter, Vinny, Brendan, Steven K.

Club:Zach, Gabby, Dale, Peter, Nick, Al, Santana, Steven K, Tanner.

ODP Players

Anyone who is going to do ODP's this year - for your info: The Grant Applications are due Sept 15, 2009. I know you will not be able to fill out some of the questions because we/you do not have all the info on locations of camps and tournaments. Get these in before the due date to even be considered.

Go to usawaterpolo.com - click on ODP - click Grant Application.

Questions ask...

Team Garage Sale

Team Vegas/Henderson - Garage Sale

When: September 19. 2009 Saturday
Where: John & Wendy's
1377 Coppelia Ct
Henderson, NV 89052

Bring your valuables!!
All money will benefit the TEAM

249-8992
jrdefusco@mmm.com

Bring your items on Friday September 18th
Anything that does not sell be prepared to
take back with you for disposal.

Please see John or Wendy to help at the
Garage Sale!!

Speedo Cup

I need to know by Thursday Sept 10th if you can go to the Speedo Cup. The Speedo Cup is a National Tournament for teams across the USA only the top team from each Zone are allowed to attend. Info and Rules:

1. You can NOT be in High School.
2. You must be born in 1995 or later.
3. You must be registered with USWP as a Gold Member.
4. We are joining players from other teams in our Zone, because teams in our zone either do not have enough players to make a full team or players on their teams could not keep up with the other teams.
5. The Speedo Cup will be held in Mich - Nov 6-9
6. Your cost would be: Entry Fee - flight - ground transportation - meals - hotel - splitting cost for the coach.
7. Our team will be allowed to select 3 players (3 males - 3 females)
Players who have shown an interest so far are: Max Taylor - Hannah - Dale -

LET ME KNOW ON OR BEFORE THURSDAY SEPT 10TH!!

Mary's New Dog

Dog's name is: Vegas!!! Wasn't that the same name Matt Jr was given by his water polo team? Love that left ear!!!

Who is this?

Club - Sept 18th - Friday

No Workout - Special event at the pool on Friday Sept 18th.

Jake's Care Package

If anyone wants to send Jake any care packages his address is:

Cadet Jake Melia
P.O. Box 3686
USAF Academy CO 80841

Maybe some See's Candy!!!

Dandy

Dandy after a night out with the fellas...

NEW SCHEDULE!

CLUB TEAM -

Younger Club team is back at Whitney Ranch starting Sept 1st!
Tuesday and Thursday - 6:30-8:30pm Whitney Ranch
Friday - 6:30-8pm at Multi Gen

Older Club team stays the same with workouts -
Tuesday and Thursday and Friday - 6:30-8pm Multi Gen

LABOR DAY WEEKEND -
NO WORKOUT FOR ALL GROUPS ON SATURDAY SEPT 5th
NO WORKOUT FOR MASTERS ON MONDAY SEPT 7TH
BACK TO NORMAL ON WEDNESDAY THE 9TH

Happy Birthday Jake

Hi Jake - Did you think everyone forgot about your birthday? I want to send you a goodie box of things you would like - let me know!!! Muscle Milk? lol Leave your list on this blog and other will send stuff too!!!

Joe is going nuts, he has no one to play with in the water!!! He needs you so you can beat him up.

Happy Birthday!!! Does the Air Force sing Happy Birthday or give you the day off?

From Tony

SPECIAL THANKS

HEY GANG I HAVE HAD A WEEK TO THINK ABOUT WHAT TRANSPIRED LAST WEEK AND THE ONLY THING I CAN SAY IS WOW!
WOW, I TURNED 40 YEARS OLD. WOW, WE HOSTED ONE OF OUR BEST TOURNAMENTS EVER. WOW, WE HAVE THE BEST PARENTS AND PLAYER PARTICIPATION EVER.

PARENTS, A SPECIAL THANKS FOR HELPING HOST A GREAT TOURNAMENT. FROM THE SCORE TABLES, THE CONCESSION STAND AND SHIRT TABLE. YOU GUYS MADE THIS EXPERIENCE A GREAT ONE, NOT ONLY FOR US COACHES BUT FOR ALL THE PLAYERS THAT ATTENDED THIS TOURNAMENT. I THINK JEN LEADERS SUMMED IT UP THE BEST WHEN SHE OVERHEARD A COUPLE OF PLAYERS AND COACHES COMMENT ON HOW ORGANIZED AND SMOOTH THIS TOURNAMENT WAS. THEY COULDN'T WAIT TO SIGN UP FOR NEXT YEAR. SHE TOLD ME, IT MADE HER FEEL PROUD TO HAVE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT. I HOPE ALL PARENTS FEEL AS PROUD AS JEN BECAUSE YOU DESERVE IT. GREAT JOB PARENTS!

KIDS, YOU CAN REALLY MAKE A COACH WONDER WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO. WELL I GUESS I DO WHAT I DO BECAUSE OF YOU ALL. I TRULY LIVE VICARIOUSLY THROUGH EACH OF YOU KIDS. YOUR SUCCESS & YOUR FAILURES, I TRULY FEEL ALL OF THEM. I TRULY APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COACH EVERYONE OF YOU KIDS. YOU MAKE MY LIFE THAT MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE, YOU MAY NOT SEE IT EVERY TIME I AM COACHING YOU BUT IT IS THERE. YOU KIDS GAVE ME THE BEST GIFT A COACH LIKE ME WILL EVER GET. YOUR THOUGHTS, YOUR FEELINGS ON PAPER ATTACHED WITH YOUR PICTURES. THANK YOU KIDS IT MEANS THE WORLD TO ME.

THANK YOU TO MY TEAMMATES AND ALL THE PARENTS THAT WISHED ME A HAPPY BIRTHDAY. YOU ALL MADE MY DAY VERY SPECIAL.

TRISH & MAT TAYLOR, I CANT SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH. TRISH A SPECIAL THANKS TO YOU BECAUSE A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME YOU HAD A LOT TO DO WITH ORGANIZING MY SPECIAL GIFT FROM THE KIDS. ON TOP OF IT ALL YOU MADE THE TIME TO DO THAT FOR ME. I WILL NEVER FORGET IT, THANKS.

TO MY WIFE AND KIDS, THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE A COACH. I KNOW IT IS HARD FOR ALL YOU AT TIMES BUT YOU ALL HANDLE IT WITH CLASS AND A LOT OF PATIENTS. YOU GUYS ARE MY INSPIRATION!

TO MY WIFE ANGIE, I LOVE YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOU DO FOR ME.

COACH TONY

Team Fundraiser

Team Fundraiser:

Please Help!! We still have See's Candy Bars that need to be sold, quickly. Urgent! Urgent! Colleen, Cheryl and Trish will have the boxes at practice. Please bring $48.00 to purchase them and sell them for $2.00 a bar.

Thanks for your help!! All monies go to the team?

More Pic's from Summer Slam

More Pics

SHALL I LOB OR LOB?

Truck Needed

Next week everyone will be at the MGP for workouts. We need the following items to be moved from Whitney to the MGP on or before Monday:

2 Pitch Back Nets
3 Hoola Hoops (things Tony made to keep balls in)
half of the small Red balls (10 & Under)

Please let me know if you can bring this equip from Whitney to MGP.

Thanks Sandy

More Pic's - click to enlarge

Abbi - Shannon and Vinny

UP's Baby

UP's baby girls and the B Team... she likes the water polo ball already!!

Time Off

As usual we are taking time off after our Tournament but upon request we are only taking 1 week off. We will begin workouts on August 24th Monday. When we come back workouts will be "Back to the Basics"

Monday - Wednesday Masters at MGP 6:30-8 pm
Tue - Thur & Fri Club both Younger and Older 6-8 pm (if any masters want to come and help at club workouts, your help will be welcomed!!
Sat also at the MGP - Younger 1-2 pm Older 2-3:15 and Masters 3:15-4:30 pm

Back to Basics for everyone!!!

Great Weekend - Team Vegas/Henderson

What a great weekend of water polo - Tony's Birthday - Wendy's Birthday - Diana's Birthday.

Everyone did such a great job - I know I will miss someone so sorry now!! Thank You Very Much:

Matt Taylor for taking on the job of Tournament Manager!!! Mark St John for getting the clocks to work. Tony - Matt - Rob - Robert for helping Mark. Louie C - Rob - Tony - Matt - for getting the goal backing up. Collen for our drinks and snacks (all all her helper) Jen for selling t-shirts, suits and all Jen's help. Everyone who worked the table - I saw John and Corey working the table a lot! Trish getting all the kids and table set with workers. I know I missed tons of parents, players who helped this weekend... go ahead and list them under comments.

Younger club players this is the 1st time I did not have to get down on any of you for not doing your job - for this I am very thankful.... and most of all very proud of our team!! The Pool staff was also awesome... funny thing happened during one of our games - the lifeguard asked us during the game "Where are you guys from" Louie said we came all the way from Henderson!!

If you have pictures you want me to post on the blog sent them to me!! If I missed anyone write under comments on who else did what - as most of you know when I get in my game mode....I only see water polo games, that polo zone...and may not even see you walk by or say hello...

SUMMER TOURNAMENT

(Click on Brackets or Game Schedule to enlarge)

Teams:
TVH A - Rob, Robert, Magee, Joe, Dandy, Cody, Jacint, Thor, Adrian, Tony, Edwin, Hana (player of mine from Oregon)

THV B - Hunter, Zach Sr, Chris, UP, Tamas, Louie, Ian, Dustin, Lou, Will, Joey (from Commerce)and Max

TVH C - This team will be playing in the "B"Division: Rob, Shannon, Carrie, Vaune, Whitney, Carmen (Commerce), Wasik, Vinny, David, Kevin, Lee, Paul and Alex.

Club: Hunter, Max, Zach, Eleanor, Connor, Brenden, Steven Kass, Ashton, Santana, Adam. (Josh - Gabby?)