Junior Olympic Results

Wow what a busy 5 days we had, it was full of early wake up calls, at least 10 games each day, at up to 8 different pools, trying to squeeze in time to eat, trying to figure out game times, locations, who we are playing, but filled mostly with awesome water polo games. What an experience we had!! The Junior Olympic are open to only 48 teams in the United States, which meant many teams did not qualify to compete in the these National Junior Olympics. Here is a quick recap of each of our teams:

18's - we only had Steven Kassenger on the 18's...Adam Huff from Utah was the coach for this team. They had a few blow out games both ways and a few very close games. Finished 47th. According to Steven his teammates were great, he had a great time and learned how physical the game really is... and loves it.

16's - Robert Wills and Bill from Arizona were the coaches for this team. We had Hunter, Josh and Zach on this team. Robert said our players did a great job! They finished 13th in the Gold Division

14's - Sandy and Brad Peercy coached the 14's. Like the 18's - 16's we also meet some of the players for the 1st time. On the first day we won games to put us in the top bracket - Platinum Division. We had great games (all close games) which means tons of great learning experiences. Vegas had Connor, Brenden, Ashton and Max on the this team, all four played great. Fished 17th in the Platinum Division.

12's - Louie and Janet (New Mexico) coached this team... what a great job Louie did with the team, when I could I went to watch and sit on their bench as quietly as possible. With his special soft touch he brought this team to the next level. When I was sitting on their bench watching them play it brought tears to my eyes.. I was so proud of them!! They made steals by baiting or they played the lanes and were up on counters.. Noland was awesome in the cage .... this was one of the only teams that more than one or two players who communicated. They were awesome: Noland, Steven, Sky, Jarrod, Dale, Joey, Lake and Derek. They finished 5th in the Gold Division.

10's - Tony coached our little ones, like the 14's they won games to move up to the Platinum Divs ion. They played like a very oiled team!!! They ran their plays, I don't think the other teams even knew they were running plays because no other team had plays except get the ball to their biggest guy to score. Our teams consisted of: Sam in the goal, our ladies were: Mia, Sarah, Maci, Gage, Lake, Trevor, Jorge, McCarthy and Joey. This team finished 9th in the Platinum Division.. Great Job!!

A special Thanks to Trish Taylor for all the work she did organizing all 5 teams from 5 states (Nevada (Vegas and Reno this makes it like 6 states), Utah, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado). If Trish did not step up to do this I know I would not have taken this on and we would have only had a 10's and 12's. I don't know if anyone really really knows what it takes to get all the work done: it is like trying to pull teeth for parents and coaches to respond to emails, making sure we have money to pay our bills, getting rental cars, making sure every players has a ride once we are there, getting hotel for the team, making airline reservations, medical releases, making sure once we get their all teams knows which pools they are playing at, getting directions, ice and water at each pool and the list goes on. Plus she has to organize her schedule so she can watch her two kids in different divisions, different pools, taking care of her mom and meeting friends and relatives. So Thanks Trish!!

Parents thanks for letting your kids join in on a great Life Experience.. it may have cost you money but in the long run you will be paid back many times over when they get older.

Marcus

Marcus's brother passed away yesterday from cancer. Marcus our thoughts our with you and your family... you know if you need anything you can count on the team being there for you.

Wow Jake looks like that Air Force Food is putting on weight - which is a good thing for Jake!!! Does he look all grown up?

Used Car

Anyone have a used car for sale? Iza's aunt is staying in the USA till Oct, she is going to help coach in San Diego and will need a car. She will want to purchase August 3rd or 4th.

Let me know... email me: at tweetwo@cox.net

Thanks Sandy

College Coaches - August 15th - Sat

I have set up time when our club players can come and meet and listen to a few college coaches during our summer tournament:

I expect all players at least 13 & older to attend (you can attend if you are younger).

August 15th - Sat - 2 pm on the pool deck (we will find some shade)

Brown University: Felix Mercado
Hartwick College: Alan Huckins (he played with us at Masters Nationals)
Marist College: Ashleigh Jacobs

Do a little research before you come to this meeting.

Jake Lovin It

Looks like Jake is lovin it!! You go Jake!!

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, Mark, 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?)

Who is this?

Who is this player sleeping with a water polo ball? Now that's what I am talking about!!!

Junior Olympic Up Dates

I have created a special blog for Junior Olympics. Check this site out to see scores and highlight from all 5 teams.

http://jomtzone09.blogspot.com

You can write any comments for the players.

Schedule - July 24, 25th

Friday July 24th - No Club Workout - Team at JO's
Saturday July 25th - No Club or Masters - Swim Meet

Monday July 27th - Monday - Masters at MGP 6:30-8 pm.

Tuesday 28th - Tuesday - Club No Workout - Team at JO's

Wed back to normal schedule

All Americans - Masters

Congratulations to our Masters who made the All American List:
20's Men's: Robert Wills

30's Men's: Ryan Dandy - Joe Peila

40's Women's: Lee Gottschalk

50's Women's: Vaune Kadlubek

Great Job!!!

100 And Counting

As of today Louie Bejarano has lost a total of 100 pounds!!! He said he was smiling during his morning swim. Congrats Louie!!

Club - Older and Younger Players

Please bring your $5 to workout tonight and give to Eleanor or Tony! We have to purchase the food for the players outing!!

Sat Workout Moved

This Sat July 18th workout will be moved to Whitney (swim meet at MGP). Same times:

1-2 Younger Club
1:45-3:15 Older Club
3:15-4:30 Masters

Workout - Sat July 18th

Sat workout will be moved to Whitney Pool (swim meet at MGP) - Same times:

Younger Club 1-2 Water 2-2:15 Talk
Older Club 1:45 - 2 warm up 2-3:15
Masters 3-3:15 warm up 3:15-3:25 Pass Shooting 3:25-4:30 Scrimmage

Jake Called

Yesterday the Air Force Academy let all the Cadets use their phone for a four hour time slot. He called many of us yesterday and he had several things to say:
1. He really misses his family - both blood and water family (water polo being his water family).
2. He did not think he would get homesick - not this strong kids. He told his blood and water family he thinks he did not realize how much everyone meant to him.
3. He is doing great, made new friends and hangs out with the in coming freshmen water polo guys whenever they have free time.

Jake we knew how much we would miss you!!!

Sat - July 11th Training for Tournament

Parents and players:

Please plan on attending a training session to learn or refresh your
skills to work the score table/clocks this Saturday during practice.
Parents will train during the kids scrimmage (1:00-3:00) and players
will train during Masters scrimmage (3:00-4:00).
You need these skills to help us run the tournament in August! Our
tournaments are only successful when everyone is involved.

Players for August Tournament

The following players have paid and will compete in our August 15-16th Summer Tournament.

Rob, Marcus, Robert, Magee, Joe, Dandy, Cody, Jacint, Adrian, Tony, Edwin, Peter
Zach, Chris, UP, Mark SJ, Louie, Ian, Dustin, Will, Joey, Jerald last 2 comm players
Shannon, Carrie, Vaune, Waski, David, Carmen, Anabel last 2 commerce players
Hunter, Max, Zach, Eleanor, Connor, Brenden, Steven Kass, Ashton, Adam, Santana

We are entering an A and B team in the Open Division and two teams in the "B" Division - Older Club and Masters

If your name does not appear, it is because you have missed the due date of when money was due.

Thank You from Jake

Jake sent a Thank You Card to the team:

Team Vegas -

Thank you for the money. It will help buy a printer when we are allowed one. You guys have all been very supportive of me and I appreciate that. Enjoy your summer playing polo and I will try to enjoy mine. Jake

Jake - another picture

What is your guess? Jake going to a party or Jake going to work?

Iza's Club

Check out Iza's club in Brasil.

http://www.ecp.org.br/

Thank You

There was a mix up with the front desk - they told the new kids to come on Thursday to Water Polo and most of those kids should have been in Robert's Tuesday class. So some of the older players helped out - Thank you for giving up your workout time to help the little kids.... Steven Kassinger - Josh - Zach - Hunter - Trevor - Jorge - Joey - Lake!! Isn't this what it is all about.

Which one of the new players has a relative who is on the present women's national team? Jamie Hipp???

What's happening in Water Polo - USA - in the world? look up Polo Planet - look up USA Water Polo - Look up World Water Polo - all great sites!!!

Tournament Due July 7th (7/7)

We are hosting our Summer Tournament - we have 12 open/masters teams and 4 "B" Division teams... 2 of the 12 teams are Team Vegas and 2 of the 4 teams are Team Vegas. As of today we will not have a single team in the tournament. Everyone has till July 7th to pay $25 to participate in our Tournament August 15-16th. (Sat and Sun).

The following players have NOT paid as of today:
Masters: Jacint, Thor, Edwin, Peter, Cody, Dandy, Mike, Zach, Chris, UP, Tamas, Ian, Dustin, Will, Carrie, Kim, David, Whitney, Vinny, Kevin, Paul, Waski.
Club: Hunter, Connor, Max, Zach, Josh, Eleanor, Gabby, Ash, Dr. Phil, Adam.

Paid: Rob - Robert - Marcus - Tony - Louie - Vaune - Mark St John - Adrian - Joe - Shannon - Magee - Brendan - Steven Kassinger.

Parents Guide

With so many new player and parents, we all need a review of our Team's Guidelines for parents:

Team Vegas/Henderson Water Polo
Parent Code of Conduct

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.

July 7th Due Date

The following are paid and will be playing in our August tournament:
For Masters:
Rob Wills - Robert Wills - Magee - Louie - Vaune - Tony - Mark St John

For Club:
Brendan - Steven Kassinger

Everyone has till July 7th to commit and pay!!