Master Festival - Results

I want to Thank Jake and Eleanor for their work on getting all the club players to work the event!!! They did a great job making sure everyone was doing their jobs correctly. I told some of the players "What a great job you have done this weekend" Many of the adults who played in the Festival were very impressed with how professional, sweet and cute you are were. Beside Jake and Eleanor from the club were: Josh - Jared - Skyler - Connor - Treavor - Hunter - Mary - Max - Gabby - Derek - Joey - Adam - David - Ryan - Al - Dan - Omar - Ser - Jorge - Santana - Nelson and Emilie.

Also a big Thanks for the Masters who help coach and or Refed this weekend: Mark - Vaune - Tony - Magee - Robert - Marcus - Jacint - Joe and Thor.

An even bigger Thanks to Valerie for working the concession stand. Aniko and Diane for organizing lunch for 120 people. John said he wanted to out do Rob so he paid for the Pizza for the kids on Sunday.. Thanks John.

Work Schedule for Club Players

Master Festival

People that are working on Friday and Saturday morning will be ball shaggers. People working on Saturday night or Sunday you will be working a game table. Everyone will help set up and break down each evening. If you have any questions please email Jake at: jake-2@cox.net or him at: 496-1224.

Friday (4 - 9 pm)
Conner - Jared - Steven - Treavor

Saturday Morning (9 amd - 12:30)
Al - Conner - Gabby - Emilie

Saturday Afternoon/Night
Conner - Josh - Zac - Gabby - Emilie - Santana - Dr Phil

Sunday All Day (9-5 pm)
David - Ryan - Adam - Gabby - Conner - Josh - Derek - Joey

DRESS WARM - GLOVES - RAIN SHOES - PARKA - It is going to rain all weekend.

Carmen

For those who went to the Commerce Tournament: Carmen (we stayed in her warehouse) will be here this weekend to help at the clinic -if you did not give her your present from the last trip please bring her one this weekend. Make sure you say hello to her and thank her again!!!!

Master Festival

Club: Jake and Eleanor have given all players their assisgnments for this Friday - Sat and Sun. Please be there on time - dress warm and on Sat and Sun bring a lunch.

Club workout will be Sat at the Multi Gen Pool 12:30-1:30 pm

Mastes: Everyone who have been assisgned please make sure you are there on time - be ready to get in the water if needed. After the last game we (Masters only) will be having a get together to meet our VIP coaches and sing Happy Birthday to Vaune (it's her 50th). This will begin at 6 pm.

Amy's Baby

Amy "Morrow" Bennett had a boy on Valentines Day - "Christopher Charles Bennett"

Congrats Amy and Charlie

Amy's email address: ammorrow@gmail.com

Suits and Sweat Shirt In

If you ordered a suit or Sweat Shirt they are in - check with Tony. The towels, bags, sweats are not in yet.

Club Zone Team

Parents if your child will be attending tryouts for the Zone team - please be at Whitney Thursday Feb 14th at 8:30 pm. Mark St. John will let everyone know how the tryouts will run.

No Workout on Monday for Masters

No Workout on Monday Feb 18th - Pool is Closed! Happy President's Day. We will have workout this Sat 16th and back to UNLV on 20th.

Master Festival

Thank you Aniko for helping with getting lunch for the Festival - We still need a few parents to help set up - clean up and serve!!!

Aniko let's talk at workout on Thursday! Thanks again.

Parents please sign up to help!!

ASU Tournament and Nationals

Since I only have a few who have an interest in playing at the ASU tournament we will not enter.

Presently I have the following who have paid for Nationals: Zach - Rob - Vaune (Edwin will pay next pay check) if we don't get at least 8 more by Wed Feb 14th we won't go to Nationals.

Sandy

Masters!!!

On Wednesday Feb 6th if you plan on playing at the following tournament please bring your check!

ASU: March 14 Friday - we will have a game Friday could be as early as 5 pm. to March 16th - Sunday - last game could be as late as: 5 pm. Cost: $125

Nationals: Northern California - June 6th Friday to Sunday could have game 8 am on Friday - Sunday last game could go as last as 5 pm. Cost: $125

Maui - The only deposits I have collected for the Masters are: Marcus - Vaune - John - Kyle (Reno player)

Every tournament the club or I lose money because players say they are going and then back out and then we are stuck. So unless money is turned in on Wed - (since no one but Rob and Vaune ever answer on this blog)... we won't go to ASU, Nationals and Maui.

Master Festival - Club and Masters

Team Vegas/Henderson will again co/host the Master Festival along with United States Water Polo Inc. Jake and Eleanor are assigning players to help work the Festival - make sure you full fill your commitment!

Workout on Feb 23rd - Saturday our workout will be held at Multi Gen Pool from:
Club 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm
Masters 1-1:30 warm up 1:30-2:30 Scrimmage

As part of the cost for the Festival we provide the entire group with Lunch - I need help from a few parents to prepare the lunch - set up at the Pool - serve and clean up. Please let me know if you can help!!

Sandy

Rummage Sale

Don't forget the Rummage Sale this weekend - click on the Maui link on the right side of this message for Information!!!

United States Water Polo Convention

United States Water Polo presented our Tony with Mountain Zone Coach of the Year!! They hosted Tony and Angie to a Luncheon on Saturday! Congratulations Tony!!!

Movie Day

On March 1st Sat. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm we are going to have a Movie Day! Details:

Movie: Fury of Freedom - this is a movie about Water Polo, it was produced by Lucy Lu and is narrated by Mark Spitz. This is a true story - Sandy's 1st Water Polo Coach is in the movie and her good friend Jeno Ats is also in the movie. Hungary vs Russia in the Olympic Games! Great story!!! If we have time we will also watch some International Water Polo Games.

Location: Sandy's House 59 Desert Sunflower Circle - Henderson - 89002

Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (then head to workout after)

Cost: $2.00 per person

Lunch and snacks: I will provide lunch and snacks for the players - please bring your own drinks.

Bring your suit and towels - we will leave for the pool at 12:30 pm. Parent we may need help taking some of the players to the pool.

Club - Zone Tryouts

The following players should plan on trying out for our Zone Team (Mountain Zone):
Junior Males: Jake - Ryan - David - Nelson
Youth Males: Adam - Zach - Max - Josh - Hunter - Dr. Phil
Youth Females: Eleanor - Mary - Santana - Gabby - Emilie
Junior Females: Fiorella (Fee)

Robert Wills and Mark St. John are the Zone Coaches for the Junior Guys, they will keep you posted on dates of tryouts.

ASU Tournament

The ASU Men's Open Tournament will be held March 14-16th. Their entry fee is $700 - and we have to work the table after our game if we lose the game. We will have a game on Friday and could be as early as 3 pm. Cost for this tournament could be from: $100-$110, plus you transportation - hotel - meals etc.

Let me know by next week if you can attend!

The Master's National will be held in Northern California this year - June 6-8th - We will have a game on Friday and could be as early as 11 am. Cost for this tournament $90-$100.

Don't forget we are planning on Maui too.

Let me know by next week on both tournaments.

We can also ask Chawps to host a Sat or Sunday (1 day - 3 games mini tournament).

Sandy

6 on 5 - Club

Club: Last week had to be one of the most productive weeks our team has ever had!!! It was awesome to see everyone getting the 6 on 5 concept.... this is a never ending learning process, there are so many different things you can do. Now that most have the basic understanding of Six on Five the new stuff will come easy.

This week we are going to learn 6 on 5 plays. Next week we will go over different types of defense!

Good - no - Great job!!!! Really proud of the group and how you have picked this up.

Dues

3/4 of the month of Jan is gone and we still have players who have not paid:

Alex - Dec - Jan and yearly = $75
Jac - Dec - Jan and yearly = $75
David - Dec - Jan and yearly = $75
Will - Dec - Jan and yearly = $75
Wasik - Jan and yearly = $50

Club: The following please see me:
Josh - Jared - Dr Phil - Steven -

Water Polo Planet

There are several great articles from Terry (the Men's National Coach): Terry is a true believer in the basic skills, take a look at his articles at:

www.waterpoloplanet.com

How to skull backwards
How to protect the ball
How to egg beater

Club

Tony and I want to let everyone how good your 6 on 5 (5 on 6) game is progressing!!!! Everyone is listening and understanding the 6/5 systems! Good Job - keep it up!!

6/5 and 5/6 you will always be learning something new - NO ONE knows everything about this part of the game, there is always something new to learn or to think about!!! That is why I love this part of the game!

We will be working 6/5 the rest of the month.... Good Job!!

Mountain Zone Coaches Honored

After nominations were accepted, the Mountain Zone Executive Board selected the following individuals for 2007:

Women’s Elite Team Coach – Todd Clapper, Arizona State University, Sun Devil Water Polo Club, Tempe, AZ
Men’s Elite Team Coach – Mike Goldhardt, University. of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Girl’s Development Team Coach – Robbie Bova, Mtn Zone Cadets, Tempe, AZ
Boy’s Development Team Coach – Sandy Nitta, Team Vegas/Henderson, Henderson, NV
Volunteer Coach – Tony Chanove, Team Vegas/Henderson, Henderson, NV

These individuals will be recognized at the USA Water Polo Awards Luncheon during the Annual Meetings in Ventura, CA January 26. They will also receive a certificate from USA Water Polo.

Dues - Masters

The following owe dues for Dec:
Alex - Jacint - David
The following owe for Nov and Dec:
Thor - Marcus
Carlos you owe: Aug - Sept - Oct - Nov - Dec dues and money for both Arizona trips.

This month please add $25 for a once a year charge along with your dues. Rob and Robert have paid for both. The once a year charge of $25 helps pay for our club registration, balls, printing, etc.

Dues - Club

The following players were the only to pay for Dec:

Mary - McCarthy - Santana - Adam - Eleanor - Tyler - Emilie - Fee - Ryan and Keith

IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID FOR DEC PLEASE DO SO ON THURSDAY AT THE FRONT DESK.
YOU CAN ALSO PAY YOUR JAN DUES.

Meeting for Masters and Club

DON'T FORGET JAN 2ND - WED THE MASTERS WILL HAVE A SHORT MEETING SOMETIME DURING WORKOUT.

CLUB PLAYERS PLEASE BRING YOUR PARENTS TO OUR MEETING JAN 3RD - THUR AT WHITNEY 6:30 PM.

-We want to talk about future tournaments for both the masters and club.
-The future of the team both masters and club.
-Blog - Website info.
-Questions and answers.

Water Polo - Club Daily To Do List

How many are still doing your Daily List:

Monday: Sleep with a water polo ball
Tuesday: Pass It On - at workout
Wed: Squeeze a tennis ball
Thur: Mirror faking 3 mins
Fri: Look up facts about Water Polo
Sat: Share a fact about Water Polo
Sunday: Pass it on - at home!!!

Exclusion Rule

PLEASE READ - ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND.

The re-entry area is located nearest to the player’s own goal line outside the field of play, near the team’s bench and opposite of the scoring table. However, it is always best to ask the referees before the start of the game for the exact location.

An excluded player shall move to the re-entry area without leaving the water. An excluded player who leaves the water shall be deemed guilty of an offense called Misconduct, in which the player is no longer eligible to participate. On reaching the
re-entry area, the excluded player shall be required to visibly rise to the surface of the water before the player (or a substitute) shall be permitted to re-enter.

The excluded player or a substitute shall be permitted to re-enter the field of play after the earliest occurrence of one of the following:
(a) when 20 seconds of actual play have elapsed, at which time the secretary shall raise the appropriate flag provided that the excluded player has reached the reentry area;
(b) when a goal has been scored;
(c) when the excluded player’s team has retaken possession of the ball during actual play. Once the player has reached the exclusion area, the player may enter the field of play without any signal from the table or the referee.
(d) when the excluded player’s team is awarded a free throw or goal throw, the referee’s signal to award the throw qualifies as the re-entry signal, provided that the excluded player has reached the re-entry area.

Once the excluded player is eligible to re-enter the field of play, the player shall not jump or push off from the side or wall of the pool or field of play, as well as affect the alignment of the goal. Improper re-entry will lead to another exclusion or possibly a penalty shot.

At our workouts the re-entry area is away from the side the ref is standing.

New Years - Club (last one)

Connor: Play aggressive - sometimes you pull out of counter attacks, it is almost like you are afraid of being part of the offense. Play hard, play aggressive.

Josh: You can be a great player - it is up to you. BUT you have to put the time in away from the water.... you have to study the #ing system, think of ways to score, think about the game outside workout. If you only put in half the amount of time you spend on video games you would be such an awesome player.

Jared: Play tough, don't let anyone take that ball from you!!!

Derek: In these next few months work hard on your passing and catching... Doing a great job!!

Joey: Want you to work on swimming with your head down and on your egg beat kick. Don't give up!!

New Years - for Club

Nelson: Egg Beater - you are not doing the kick correctly and need to work do it correctly all the time - it will be harder for a while but without doing the eggbeater kick correctly it will be hard to continue to improve.

Jake: Faster movements - everything from shooting, swimming, making a move to the ball.

Adam: Learn from your mistakes and don't get so down on yourself when you do make a mistake.

Eleanor: From day 1 (Jan 6th) I want to see you step it up - and you are always involved in the offense!! Setting, Driving, Counter Attack, help teammates!!

Ryan: Protecting the ball on the wings and still being able to make the pass.

Tyler: Learn the defensive positioning. Use your speed - esp in this age group!!

David: Playing defense: when to foul - when not to foul - how hard to foul, easy to foul - positioning.

Max: Leeeeeggggsss!!!! This will help every part of your game

Zach: Get to know the game - watch, ask questions!! So in the game you have the confidence to play the game without thinking, but just going out and doing it!!

Skyler: Head up and don't be afraid of the ball or others when they defend you. Don't close your eyes like someone is going to hit you.

New Year

Here are a few more resolutions for the club players:

Hunter: Work your legs hard - by the summer we want you to be able to get up so we can see the top of your suit. Don't hold on the wall - ever!!!!
McCarthy: Use your speed in the game - you are one of our faster swimmers. Every time you swim it is at a 110% or you are not moving at all.
Santana: Work your legs - never let your shoulders go under the water, even when waiting for your turn to shoot the ball. During Leg drills work your legs!
Gabby: Work on your swimming stroke - really stretch and rest your hand out in front for a while before you pull back. By summer I would like to see you one of our faster players.
Fee: Do not turn your head - watch the ball meet your hand - don't close your eyes or turn your head and move your arms. You are getting two things: Work on your outlet passes - you have to get up and make the perfect pass each time and know where to pass the ball.

Masters Dues

Following have not paid:

Alex - Joe - Jacint - Thor (2 months) - Carlos (3 months) - Marcus (2 months) - David.

Don't forget next month to add the once a year fee of $25. This helps pay for our club registration (which I have already paid for 2008) - printing - etc - we are also getting a web site which will be use to advertise our team (the blog will be our own in house stuff).

New Year

Here are a few Resolution's for the club players: (check this blog everyday I will post a few each time) EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW WHAT ALL YOUR TEAMMATES NEED TO WORK ON (so you can help them too).

Steven: Work much harder - do everything with intensity. Be on time!!
Dr Phil: Be one Time!! Listen and think what is should look like in your head or what other players are doing and do it.
Mary: Catch the ball - use your legs to hold your body up, stop most of the speed of the ball at 1st contact. Do not make it a habit to drop the ball each time.
Al: Work on your egg beater - you have to build your legs up so you can catch and shoot the ball.
Trevor: Listen and do what you are told to do.
Emilie: You are very strong, you are very smart, you will be a good player but you have to come to every workout! Attendance!
Keith: Move to the older group - by listening and doing what you are told to do.

THE ENTIRE TEAM:
1. HAND ON THE TOP
2. DO NOT TALK WHEN COACHES ARE TALKING
3. LISTEN AND THINK AND PICTURE WHAT WE ARE TELLING YOU.
4. COMMON SENSE!!

NO GO for Monday's Masters

We could not get Whitney for workout tonight - so see you on Wed back at UNLV 7-9 pm.

Sandy

Keep Watching

We may be able to get in at Whitney Monday 17th 7-9 pm. They will let us know by 11 am. If you have players #'s let them know.

Thanks Sandy

Master No Workout on Monday

Master we were just told on Sat that we cannot get in the pool due to a swim meet on Dec 17th - Monday. We will have workout Dec 19th - Wed 7-9 pm. Then we are on break till Jan 2nd Wed.

Club: we will have workout Tuesday 7-9 pm and will be back Jan 3rd Thursday.

Holiday Party - Results

Great Party: Food was awesome!! and lots of it!!! This year when the kids were doing the gift exchange the parents got to get the desserts (last year the kids ate it all) and their was so much left over food, drinks and desserts: Emilies Team Vegas sheet cakes was great!!!

The hot presents that were stolen and frozen were the: Movie Tickets - the two Monopoly Games. The hit of the night was the dance contest: The winners of the dance contest were: Marci (Max's little sister) and Adam - boy can that boy move!!! I believe all the kids got up to dance but I did not see Eleanor dance.. maybe next year.

Thank you Diane and Louie for offering your home to the team. Thank you Tony for your expertise with the Tri Tip - great as usual.

Happy Holiday

Workouts for Dec/Jan

Holiday Break:
Club: No workout beginning: Dec 20th Thursday to Jan 2nd
1ST DAY BACK FOR CLUB WILL BE: JAN 3RD THURS AT WHITNEY
6:30-9 PM

Masters: No workout beginning: Dec 22nd to Jan 1st
1ST DAY BACK FOR MASTER WILL BE: JAN 2ND WED AT UNLV
7-9 PM

OUR 1ST DAY BACK WE WILL BEGIN THE WORKOUT WITH A TEAM MEETING... going over our up coming schedule . . set goals for the team ...
Parents please attend our 1st day back!!!

All Tournament Team - Commerce

The following players made the All Tournament Team:
10's: 1st Team: Max 2nd Team: Keith 3rd Team: Skyler & Jared
12's: 1st Team: Josh 2nd Team: Mary 3rd Team: Hunter and Santana

Congrats!!!

Team Party Sat

Our Holiday Party will start off with an Inter Squad Scrimmage: PLEASE BE ON TIME!!! The Captains this year will be: Club: Eleanor and Jake Masters: Rob and Marcus. Team will be picked at the beginning of workout (so be on time). Club begins at 1 pm and Masters at 2:30 pm. Would like to have masters early to help - 1) Ref 2) Keep score

After the games we will go to Louie's home (Jake has direction). 5235 Masotta Ave - 89141 (This is in Southern Highland). We will begin to eat approx 4:45 pm - which will give everyone time to dress and drive to Louie's.

Don't forget to bring your gift to exchange (cost $10.00)

Dillion Chanove

Here is the newest Chanove: Congrats Angie and Tony.

Results from Arizona

The Club won the High School Division -We played two Exhibition Games against all the top players from the Arizona area and won both games. We also won all our 1st round games in the tournament bracket play and played in the Gold Medal Game against Highland High School and came home with the 1st place hardware!!! Congratulations to our Club players a job well done!!!

The Masters won all their bracket games - game 1 and 2 were pretty easy wins then on Sunday am we only won by 1 goal against Sun Devil 1 team (they picked up a ringer and we could not stop him and when we did it was with a double team and the open man took advantage of our defense). In the Gold Game we played a combo team of all stars from Northern California which included 4 different teams and without any of our sets we could not stack up against this team - they were very good!!!

All in all a great weekend (with just a few rain drops) and Eliz Brooks having her birthday shot - it was a fun weekend.

This weekend also served as Carlos's turn up for his tryout for the Men's USA Senior National Team next weekend in San Diego. Good luck Carlos!!!

THANK YOU ROB

Everyone already knows all the work Rob did for the team organizing our group for the Las Vegas Marathon to raise funds for Hawaii. What you don't know about Rob is all the work Rob does because he is just a great person.



This is just from this Arizona Trip:

1. Took Ball and Caps to the tournament.

2. He drove and offered Edwin and Carlos a ride (and had to listen both during the drive out here and back home).

3. Rob always has red vines and everyone knows they can get a few without asking.

4. Rob always has water for the team and brings me a pepsi.

5. During our games he is getting the balls for either the masters or the club team - giving out caps - putting balls and caps away after the games.

6. Always has a positive outlook, always smiling and has a good word for everyone.

Rob also has gotten our team grants and we have purchased Team T-Shirts for everyone and team equipment. When you get a chance Thank Rob for all he does for our team!!!

Results from Arizona

Boy, what a busy day:

Club played 3 games today - Mesa, Highland and a mixed group of some experienced players along with some beginners, which gave our younger players playing time. We won all 3 games, the 3rd game was played without our 4 top high school players (they were playing with the masters against Denver (Newport) club players played well. Ryan and David were the leaders with the club players - BOTH RYAN AND DAVID were real leaders out there, staying positive and helping our younger players.

Master's played Sun Devil 3 and pretty much had their way with this team. Our second and last game of the day was against Denver usually a very good team but today they must have been missing a few key players and we beat them pretty easily.

Tomorrow the Club (high school) will play a game against local All Stars from different High Schools in Arizona. The masters will play Sun Devil A - if we win this game we will be 1st in our bracket, if we tie we will be 1st in our bracket and if we lose we will be 1st in our bracket (as long as we don't lose by 10 goals). For our final game we will play our good buds from Burlinegame for the Gold.

The sun keep coming out and going back behind the clouds but for the most part it was a nice day!! Tomorrow they said is going to rain all day!!!

Tonight we are off to our annual Mexican dinner - last March it was Mary birthday and she had her birthday shots - this weekend is Eliz's birthday and she will get her birthday shots!!!

We are playing good, learning and most important having a great time!!!!

Sat Dec 8th

Everyone arrived in Arizona - most of us had dinner last night at Chili's and ready for our games. The Club players have 4 games today and the Masters have 2 games. Will post results tonight.

Don't forget Masters and club are working out at 1 pm - both groups will have less than half their team. Master it will be a good time to get in and help our younger players!!! If anyone reads this blog before workout - Masters help the little guys on wing passes!!! Play on them like a real game - don't play off and say good job!!! HAND OFF THE TOP OF THE BALL!!!!

It's a Boy

Congratulations to Angie & Tony!!! Last night December 5th at 7:47 pm they had a boy! Boomer is his name - no: Dillion. Skyler and Mia take care and protect your little brother!

Thank You

Rob Wills thank you for getting us organized for the Marathon last Sunday. All the drivers a Big Thank You too. This money will go toward our trip to Maui this summer.

Great Job!!!

Workout Sat

Don't forget we are back at Whitney's Indoor pool. Sat is our scrimmage day and only have 5 lanes.

This weekend most of the masters and older high school players will be in Arizona - so everyone will workout from 1-2:30 pm - scrimmage in two different groups!!!

Sandy

ASU Tournament

Here is the plan:
-Rob will take balls and caps
-Driving:
Brooks - Brooks
Valerie - Jake - Ryan - David - Nelson
(once you get there I can take a few)
Zach - Mom - Adam - Gabi - Josh (leaving MGP at 1 pm)

Hotel: Embassy Suites
Brooks - Brooks
Sandy - Vaune - Mary - Gabi
Valerie - Jake
Ryan - Kyle - David - Nelson
Zach - Mom - Adam - Josh

Remember everyone is helping with gas - and paying your share of the hotel. If anyone is in Arizona by 7 pm (Arizona time - they are 1 hour ahead) we will meet at Chili's our Friday eating spot. On Saturday after our games we will all plan on eating at the Mexican Restaurant (where Mary had her birthday shots - this time it will be Eliz birthday shots)

XMAS PARTY

YOUR FORMS AND MONEY FOR THE XMAS PARTY IS DUE THIS THURSDAY DEC 6TH!!! WE NEED TO SEE HOW MUCH MONEY WE HAVE AND THEN BUY THE FOOD.

N O F O R M S - N O M O N E Y - NO P A R T Y ! ! !

DUE THURSDAY!!!

Commerce Results

10 & Unders - 3rd Place Trophy and Medals

- Team members: Al - Skyler - McCarthy - Max - Keith - Jared - Tyler - Connor and Trevor.



Record:

Sat

Game 1 LAWPC 11 vs TVH 5

Game 2 South Bay 5 vs TVH 11

Game 3 Commerce Green 8 vs TVH 17



Sun

Semi Final Commerce A 12 vs TVH 7

Bronze Medal Game Titans 2 vs TVH 12 (Bronze Medal and Trophy)



12's (Hunter - Keith - Tyler - Zach - Gabi - Max - Josh - Mary - Santana - Jared and Connor)

Sat

Game 1 LAWPC 8 vs TVH 7 (our 1st game was the Championship Game and we were up by 2 goals with less than 2mins to go - LA just had so much more game experience then our team) But it was a great game and a great learning experience for our players.

Game 2 South Bay 5 vs TVH 15

Game 3 Lamorinda (No Cal Team) 1 vs TVH 10



Sun

Quarter Final Game: Los Al Boys 2 vs TVH 16

Semi Final Game: Titan 7 vs TVH 7 - we tied the game at the buzzer - the other team ended up leaving and did not play the overtime - so we won 5-0 and went the bronze medal game.

Bronze Medal gam: Los Al A's (girls) 6 vs TVH 11 - Bronze Medals and Trohpy



We had a great time, we stayed in a warehouse/office, at one of my former players from the National team (I also coached Carmen at Commerce). We played games - talked about water polo - played games along with all the great games!!!



For those who did not bring a gift for Carmen please send her your gift TODAY!!!!!! Carmen not only let us use place of business (which saved every palyer at least $50) but she went out and got us Bagels, muffins, candy, OJ, Apple Juice, Cheese, Fruits, sodas, Yogurt, she must have spent over $200 on food for us.



Carmen's Address is:

C-Trade
5945 Washington Blvd
Commerce, CA 90040

Schedule for Arizona - Masters

I have the game schedule for the masters this weekend (they have not sent me the schedule for High yet):

Sat
11 am vs Sun Devil 3 (White)
3 pm vs Denver (Blue)

Sun
9:45 am vs Sun Devil 1 (White)
Last game 2 pm - 3 pm or 4 pm depends on our bracket results.

Be at the pool 30 mins before game time in suits - we will talk the warm up.
Who has room for the balls and caps in their car?

WORKOUTS SAT AT WHITNEY

MASTERS - WORKOUT WILL BE AT WHITNEY - SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO.

LV Marathon

Hello all,Please print out this for easy reference for Sunday's Marathon:
Be at the "Expo Group" at 4:00am
Check in with me for keys, lunch, passes, additional instructions
Drive to your designated location when advised
Volunteer's will unload your truck (help if you like, but not required)
Call me once you are on post and set-up
Monitor the radio for the start of the race (projected to start at 6:00)
When the coordinator counts down to zero, push "up" on the clock controller
Unless there is an emergency, do not talk on the radio's
If a runner comes to you and can't finish (not medical issue) call and advise me and they will be picked up
If a runner needs medical attention, also call me and advise what the condition is and medical personnel will respond
When your leg is opened back up to traffic, the volunteers will load your truck back up
The volunteers will also collect, bag and load trash on your truck (help if you like, but not required)
The clocks should be picked back up from the folks who delivered them. If not, call me and I'll advise
Once loaded, drive truck back to "Expo Group" (where you started) and you'll be done!
I'll be sending out a follow-up email to you all soon after the race to get feedback for the organizers on what went well and not so well
I'll have 3 numbers during the event which you can reach me for any questions
1. 813-2263
2. 245-3917
3. 812-0005
We are cutting it very close reference having enough drivers for this event as I've had two cancellations since the last email. I've replaced those two with two of our alternates which leaves very little room for last minute cancellations. Please respond back to me via email to confirm you received this and also to confirm that you are still committed. This is an excellent fund raiser for Team Vegas/Henderson Water Polo. How we conduct ourselves and how well we handle our responsibilities will be a key to whether or not the LV Marathon group will continue to use us for future marathons. As always, thank you for supporting OUR team.Rob Wills813-2263

URGENT!! POOL CHANGE FOR 12-1-07 SATURDAY

DUE TO THE WEATHER THIS SATURDAY'S WORKOUT HAS BEEN MOVED FROM THE MULTI GEN TO WHITNEY RANCH INDOOR POOL. 2:30 TO 4PM. MASTER'S ONLY WORKOUT. CLUB PLAYERS ARE IN COMMERCE.

PLEASE CHECK BLOG FOR FUTURE UPDATES.

COMMERCE TOURNAMENT

I JUST GOT ANOTHER SCHEDULE FOR OUR 12'S AND 10'S - IT IS ALMOST THE SAME TIMES - BUT!!!! THEY ARE GOING TO SEND ANOTHER EMAIL OUT ON THURSDAY FOR ANY FURTHER CHANGES!!!

SO: FRIDAY BEFORE WE LEAVE I WILL HAVE A PRINTED COPY OF OUR GAME TIMES.

SANDY

News

News

1. No Club workout on Fri 30th - we will be in Commerce for a tournament.
2. No Club workout on Saturday Dec 1st; older players come to Masters MGP.
3. Masters workout on Sat is from 2-4 pm be at the pool no later than 2:45 pm if you want to be placed on a team!!!!
4. Beginning Dec 4th - all club workouts will be at Whitney Ranch
Tue & Thur 6:30-8:15 for younger group
Tue & Thur 6:30-9 pm for older group
5. Masters and Club workouts will be at Whitney on Sat's from 1-2:30 pm Club and 2-4 pm for Masters.

MARK YOU CALENDARS FOR OUR XMAS GAMES (Capts will be selected for both masters and club) AND OUR PARTY FOLLOWING THE GAMES. DEC 15TH SATURDAY!!!

Dec 4th - Tuesday

December 4th we will return to Whitney pool till summer!!

Club: Younger Age group 6:30-8:15 pm Tue and Thur
Club: Older Age group 6:30-9pm Tue and Thur
Club: Both groups: 12 noon to 1:30 pm Saturday
Masters: 1-3 pm Saturday (M & W at UNLV 7-9 pm)

Team Uniform

Tony has gotten our team a great deal on team uniforms/equip. The following on the club have not order yet: Nelson - Andrew - Ryan - Emilie - Brooks - David. All the masters except: Shannon and Gregg. The last day to order will be Wed for the Masters and Thursday for the club!!!

See order form:


Team Vegas Henderson
Order Form
Date _________________________
Athlete's Name(s)
Parent's Name(s)
Address
City/State/Zip
Daytime Phone
Email Address
All items customized with Team Logo *Except warmup pants.
QTY
PRODUCT
CODE
SIZE
PRICE
TOTAL
WATER POLO SUITS(SCREENED)
Speedo Male Avenger Suit (size 26-38)
SO705494BK
$30.00
Speedo Female Avenger Suit (size 26-40)
SO719494BK
$52.00
WARMUPS (EMB)
Speedo Adult Male Warmup Jacket (XS - XXL)
SO7200005BK
$61.00
Speedo Adult Male Warmup Pant (XS - XXL)
SO7200006BK
$45.00
Speedo Adult Female Warmup Jacket (XS - XL)
SO7200009BK
$61.00
Speedo Adult Female Warmup Pant (XS - XL)
SO7200010BK
$45.00
Speedo Youth Warmup Jacket (S -L)
SO7200007BK
$51.00
Speedo Youth Warmup Pant (S -L)
SO7200008BK
$40.00
BACKPACKS, DUFFLE BAGS & TOWELS(WOVEN)
Team Towel
SRTOWEL
$35.00
Speedo Team Large Backpack
SOSP02101BK
$47.00
Speedo Team Small Backpack
SOSP02103BK
$36.00
Speedo Team Medium Duffle Bag
SOSP01101BK
$39.00
Speedo Team Small Duffle Bag
SOSP01112BK
$34.00
PARKAS(EMB)
Team Parka (Adult size XS – XL)
UQ1270
$102.00
Team Parka Size XXL Add'l Charge
SRXXL
$15.00
T-SHIRTS AND HOODED PULLOVERS(SCREENED)
Team White T-Shirt (Youth S-L, Adult XS-XXL)
SRYTSWH
$16.76
Team Gray Sweatshirt (Youth S-L, Adult XS-XXL)
SRYHPGY
$26.85
Full Name Embroidery
SREMBLANAME -- Name:
Jacket
$6.00
Bag
$6.00
Parka
$6.00
Towel
$6.00
Subtotal
Shipping $4.00 Flat Fee
TOTAL

Commerce Game Schedule

Click below for game schedule:

http://homepages.roadrunner.com/commerceh2opolo/Commerce%20Intl%20files/Commerce%20Invitational%20Home.htm - then click 2007.

12's - Sat:
10:30 am vs Commerce Green
1:00 pm vs South Bay United
4:20 pm vs Lamorinda

10's - Sat:
8:30 am vs Commerce Green
11:10 am vs Commerce Girls
1:50 pm vs Los Al

Sunday's games will depend on our win/lost record

Commerce Leaving 3 pm

Seems like most the players get out of school about 2 pm - so we will leave at 3:00 pm at the Multi Gen Pool. We will stop in Barstow to eat and then drive to Commerce.

Here are the drivers so far:
Sandy - Jenny - McCarthy - Mary
Tony - Skyler - Max
Diana - Hunter - Connor - Treavor - Gabby
Michael Miao - Tyler
Matt Nagel - Keith
? Jared - Josh - Zach - Santana - Al

We should be trying to take full cars only - try to hook with someone and share a ride.

Team Bowling Party

Thank you Eleanor for setting the Bowling Party!! Everyone had a good time!

Keith got the high score with his bowling ball and his own shoes.

Thanks Again Eleanor and Jake.

Next party will be our Xmas Party - Dec 15th - Saturday after our Xmas Scrimmage.

Workouts for this Week Nov 19-24th

Monday - Masters - UNLV 7-9 pm
Tuesday - Club Everyone will be at Multi Gen Pool 6:30-8 pm!!!!!!
Wednesday - Masters - UNLV 7-9 pm
Thursday - NO WORKOUT
Friday - NO WORKOUT
Saturday - Club - 1-2:30 pm at Multi Gen Pool
- Masters 2-4 pm at Mulit Gen Pool

Drivers!!!! Today at Workout - Sat Nov 17th

All forms - copies of drivers lic and Insurance cards are due today!!!! Please be at the pool by 2 pm to hand in your forms!!!! They must be turned in on Monday to the main office.

Thanks

Parents - Commerce - Hotels

Here are a few nearby Hotels in Commerce:
Double Tree Commerce - $99 per night
Attn: Laura Mendoza - 323-887-4305

Crowne Plaza Hotel - $109 per night
Attn: Koko Judge - 323-823-4004

Ramada Inn - $59 per night
Attn: Toti Zabayle - 562-806-4777

Embassy Suites Downey - $119 per night
Attn: Melissa Gordon - 562-861-1900

The players and Coaches will be staying at:
C-Trade Enterprises Inc.
5945 E. Washington Blvd.
Commerce, CA 90040

The pool is located at:
5600 Harbor Street
Commerce, CA 90040

Fund Raising Itmes

Mary St. John will be at the pool on Friday and Sat (Nov 16th and 17th)... Everyone needs to bring back all the money from the fund raising items or the books, cards. We need to turn back the items before we are charged for the unsold items.

BRING YOUR MONEY AND/OR BOOKS/CARDS - FRIDAY OR SAT!!!!
(or you will be charged for the items)

Commerce - Details

We will leave at 2 pm. from the Multi Gen Pool - drop off and pick up location. Everyone needs to bring:
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
PJ's - sweat pants and T-Shirt
Money for Food
Money to give to your driver for gas
Team Suit
Team Bag - Towel if they come in before Commerce
Tooth Brush - paste
Everyone will take showers at the pool

We (players and Coaches) are staying at one of my former players from Commerce (she was also on the National Team) business office/warehouse - please write a Thank You Note and little something from each of you to Carmen. Parents: if you are driving your child or other players you can drop them off and pick them up in the am before games or Bkfast.

During our stay we are going to be doing team bounding events. One of the events I have planned is: Baby Pictures!!!! Everyone bring me one of your baby pictures - Don't let anyone see it - try to find one that does not really look like you now or it will be hard to pick you out.

Please put on this blog if you are driving and who you are taking or if you have room for more passengers - AND - if you need a ride.

I will be driving and taking Jenny Brooks - McCarthy. I have room for a few more if Tony takes his truck and can take our luggage.

Commerce - ASU (Master & Club)

The Commerce payment was due Nov 2nd - and everyone has not paid, a few of you have talked with me or Tony and will pay this week. Other have not!!! The following have not paid the $70: Steven, Emilie, Joey, Darick. Who will pay this week: Josh, Jared, Connor, Hunter, Treavor and Gabby.

The ASU payment is due ($80): The following have not paid: Carlos, Edwin, Greg, Thor, Rob, Matt, Jenny, Ryan, Dr Phil, Matt Jr, Eliz and Andrew.

The following have not paid dues: Carlos (Oct - Nov and U of A tournament), Erin (Oct and Nov), Thor, Greg, and many of the club players have not paid.

Team Logo - Orders Due

Here is what our logo on the new team gear will look like!! The order forms are due this Saturday!! Give them to either Tony or Jake.

Hotel for ASU

I will be staying at the Embassy Suites. This hotel is about 10 mins from the pool, just down the street from Mexican Restaurant we always eat at. Address is: 4400 South Rural Road - Tempe - AZ - (480) 897-7444.

Please post if you are driving and if you have room to take others (and how many).

Everyone needs be ready to play on Sat Dec 8th early am.

Dr. Phil do you want to go?

Drivers - Marathon

We need drivers for the Las Vegas Marathon - Dec 2nd!!! Please contact Rob Wills. Ask your friends if they can help out - this year we are short on drivers due to the Club kids are in the Commerce Tournament that weekend!

Help!!!

Masters & Club

NO workout Monday Nov 12th - Holiday, Veterans Day - Masters

NO workout Thursday Nov 22nd - Turkey Day
NO workout Friday Nov 23rd - Digest the Turkey Day

Sat we will have workout at Multi Gen Pool same time: 1-2:30 pm Club and
2-4 pm Masters. We are staying at Multi Gen till it gets too cold outside.

Commere - Bowling & ASU

The money is over due for the Commerce Tournament: $70.00 Please pay by Tuesday - give to Tony or Sandy.

The money is also over due for Bowling: Please give the money to Eleanor! Please pay by Tuesday.

Arizona State University: Master's Coed and High School - cost is $80.00 and $100 if you are playing in both Master's and High School. Due Nov 10th (Sat).

Two down - 1 to Go

Yaqi sure looks good - where is Joe? They said Joe fainted and is on the floor (lol).
Magee and Tami had their baby girl - Joe and Yaqi had their baby boy! Now we are waiting for Tony and Angie and their little one.

Baby Joe is here

Yaqi and Joe had a baby boy today at between 4 and 6 pm - 5:22pm. 20 inches and 8 pounds and 15 oz (Yaqi told the doctor to put his finger and make it 9 pounds). They are both doing good!! There are only two parts of the body that look like Joe!! Pictures will come...

Arizona Coed Masters and High School

Just got word from Arizona: The tournament will start Sat at 10 am and end at 5 pm on Sunday.

The cost if you are playing in the Coed is: $80
The cost if you are playing in High School is: $80
(if you are playing in both $100). Along with your hotel - meals and transporation.

Here are players who are attending:
Masters: Rob - Matt - Jenny - Magee - Thor - Joe - Edwin - Vaune - Brandi - Gregg - Jake - Matt Jr - (Robert? - Mark ?)

High School: Jake - Matt - Eliz - David - Ryan - Adam - Max - Zach - (Andrew - Colins - Kyle from Reno - Gabby?)

Special Day

Today - Saturday Oct 27th - we are honored to have special guest speaker come to share their Olympic Experience with the players and PARENTS!! Don Gambril: Olympic Swimming Coach, Harvard Swim Coach, Alabama Swim Coach and Assistant AD, Long Beach State University Swim Coach, Phillip 66 Swim Coach, LA Athletic Club Swim Coach, Commerce Swim Coach, Rosemead Swim Coach... along with traveling the world to speak to groups. Patty Caretto: Olympic Swimmer - World Recorder Holder in the long distance! Lynn Skrivars: Olympic Swimmer in the Backstroke events.

They are going to talk about their Olympic Experience - what it has meant to them - how you can become whatever you strive for.... This should take about 10 mins PLEASE COME TO MEET AND LISTEN TO THEIR STORIES. ASK QUESTIONS!!!

SPECIAL PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN OUT BY THESE OLYMPIANS!!!

PLEASE BE AT THE MULTI GEN POOL 12:50 PM. AFTER THEY FINISH SOME OF MY SWIMMING BUDDIES ARE GETTING IN TO SWIM AND GETTING A FEW POINTERS ON STARTS.

Bowling & Pizza

Eleanor has arranged a team outing for the club players!!

Team Vegas/Henderson

Team Outing

What: Bowling and Pizza

(all the Pizza you can eat)

When: Nov 17th - Saturday

9:45 am to 12 noon (Workout right after)

Cost: 12.00 per player

Prizes for:

Highest Score - Most Strikes - Most Spares

Where:

Sunset Lanes

4451 Sunset Road

Henderson NV 89014

Reserve Your Spot:

To save your spot you must give

Eleanor or Jake $12.00 on or before

November 2nd!!! (Friday)

One out - Two to Come

Here is Magee and Tami's little one: Maci!!! Does this look like Magee or what?! OK Joe your turn next! Then Tony/Angie in Dec.

Special Speakers

On Oct 27th - Sat 1 pm (Multi Gen Pool) we will be honored to have several Special Speakers: Olympians both Athletes and Coaches. They will be speaking to both the players and parents.

Please be at the pool 12:50 pm (10 mins early). They will be speaking on their Olympic experience, what it has meant to be an Olympian and to answer any questions you may have. Players be on your best behavior!

Dues

The following still owe dues or tournament fees:

Club: Nelson, Josh, Jared, Andrew (for Oct)
Masters: Dave (biker), Frank, Erin, Roger, Up, Carlos
Tournament fees: Thor and Carlos U of A ($80) Connor $50 Newport

ASU - High School and Masters (coed)

Just got an email and ASU will not host the coed division during the spring but will move the Master Coed tournament to Dec 8 - 9, 2007 (Sat and Sun).

How many Masters would like to attend?
How many High School players would like to attend?

Not sure on the cost - they have not set the entry fee yet and don't know how many will be going: Figure from $60-80.00 each plus your hotel, food, transportation.

Answer on this blog - and let your teammates know.

Arizona Results

We had some great games this weekend in Arizona. Before giving you the results let's get a little background.

1. Less than 1 month back from our month off - so we were not in the best shape and all games were played in a 30 meter pool and 7 minute quarters.
2. We had two sub. (We picked up a third sub: Paul Watson - he came down and worked out with us about 2 weeks ago).
3. This team had 1 starter from last years team.

The team really played well over all - they played their hearts out did not give up (sometimes the body could not move but the mind was trying to swim). Here are quick recaps of the games this weekend.

1st Game in round play: RSOF this was Steve's (S&R) guy team - they were pretty loaded with top players. We began the game in the sun and the 1st quarter they got a lead that was hard to catch. When Rob was making passes he could not see if he was passing to the white or black. In the 2nd and 3rd quarter we closed the gap playing great defense. In the 4th quarter right as the team was lining up for the sprint someone said "Come we can win - let's start shooting hard and putting the ball away" And booooommmmmm the team played offense, took 2 bad shot attempts and they counter and scored and within 1 min into the 4th quarter we were out of the game. Good news: we scored 11 goals!!! Bad news they scored 17 goals.

2nd Game in round play: Played Thor's former team - it was close the 1st half then we broke away on counter attacks winning by a over 10 goals.

3rd Game and final game in round play: U of A "B" team both teams with the same record 1 win 1 lost. This is a university team (you know the type, young, in shape, fast). They scored the 1st 2 goals off of counter attacks - They did not get up because they anticipated they were just fast. We slowly closed the gap and finally tied them late in the 3rd quarter. We only needed a tie to advance 2nd in our bracket instead of 3rd. It was close but we tied which was a win for us for two reason: We did not give them goals because we just thought offense, score and the 2nd reason: this win put us in the top 6. Good News: In top 6 Bad news: Had to play the last game and everyone who drove would not get home till after 1 or 2 am... if we lost that game everyone who drove would get home 6 pm.

Thor had our Bar-B-Q - great steaks - corn - roasted onions - beer - wine... Zach and Rainie brought special sausages and sandwiches... or yeah Jake had his 1st Beer and only fall down once.

1st game final round: Played KAOS - good players lots of experience and play a smart game. Great game for us - lost by 1 goal.

2nd and final game in final round: Played University of Arizona "A" team - you know those young, in shape, fast players who were better than their "B" team - which we tied). They were very fast and everytime we made a bad pass, took a bad shot or even took a good shot they countered us - not every other time but everytime they swam us and were up on the counter. Rob played a great game and blocked most of their shot and kept us in the game or they over passed on the counter which allowed our slower bodies to catch up and messed their counters up. U of A had the lead in the 1st half by 2-3 goals - in the 3rd quarter we made a nice run and took the lead by 3 goals then came the wall!!!! We hit the wall, we began to force play and they came back to tie. In the final rounds the golden goal rule applied - so off we went to sudden death. (Oh by the way only kidding about Jake drinking his 1st beer - Jake also scored in every game) They won the sprint - nothing - we lost the ball from a bad pass on the wind - nothing - they set up nothing - we lost the ball on the wing - nothing - they scored.

The team played well: Every played stepped up their game and took on roles they do not usually play with the masters. Their game knowledge and leadership has gone to the next level. We had great games - played great - and most important had a great time.

Attendance

Club: Attendance has been good - let's get it up to 100% and everyone on time!!

Masters: We are hurting right now with the following out:
Magee - another 2 weeks - Mark W just got his port out and will back soon - Paul has bad knees and has to let them rest so he can walk - UP is having surgery on his writst this Thurs - Frank has a sore back - Jamie has to get an operation on his shoulder (just when he got back in shape and back into the game) - Lee was out with her major patch up job on her eye - Shannon had the flu for 10 days - Anthony has a bad back too. Get well soon - we are going to need all of you to help drive for the Marathon Dec 2nd - Sunday!!

T-shirt Contest

Congratulation to Kyle for his t-shirt design! When we get t-shirts you will get 2 free t-shirts. Good job!!!

Master's

Workouts:
Since attendance is down in both the B and A groups we will all workout together from 7-9 pm.

U of A Tournament: The following have paid: Robert, Rob, Vaune, Jake and Zach. The following need to pay $80: Carlos - Edwin - Thor - Alex.

The following have not paid dues for Oct: Frank, Lee (how is your eye?) Jacint, Roger, Damon, Foley, Dave, Carlos, Eric.

Master's please come at 2 pm to help the club players!

Schedule for U of A Tournament

Here is our schedule for the U of A Tournament:

No Games on Friday!!!

Oct 13th - Sat
8 am vs Sharks - White Caps - be at the pool 30 mins before game time.
1 pm vs Old Pueblo - Blue Caps
3:30 pm vs U of A - White Caps
(after this game Bar-B-Que at Thor's house) - everyone to chip in money for dinner, bring your own drinks.

Oct 14th - Sun
Game times depend on our record on Sat - games begin at 8 am and last game starts at 3:30 pm.

Cost: $80 per player: Paid so far: Rob - Robert - Jake (not paid yet: Thor - Carlos - Edwin - Alex - Vaune - Zach) Magee can't go and we would like to have one more person who can swim up and down the pool!!! 30 meters and 7 min quarters!!!

Club Parents - Today Sat 9-29

Parents: We would like to meet with you as a group before workout today: Saturday - Sept 29th. Just for a few minutes.

Thank You Coaching Staff

Bad News - Good News - Great News

Bad News: Magee was not at workout on Wed because he had an appendicitis and was in the hospital. Good New: He is home now, Tammi said he is being a baby telling her how much pain he is in.... after Tammi just gave birth to their 2nd baby! Get well Magee, we miss you. Will you be able to go to the U of A tournament?

Great News: Mark Waski got some great news: He is Cancer free!!! Mark said we will see him more often at workouts now.

Club - Goals

Club Players: Your goals are due on or before Oct 2nd Tuesday!! Email them to me:

tweetwo@cox.net

Read "How to Write Goals" on this blog.

Sandy - Tony - Mark

Goals for Masters

Goals

Everyone should have the following goals all year long:

1. To improve leg strength by working hard during the conditioning phrase of workout.
2. To apply my leg strength to the game situation: thinking about my legs, body position during shooting drills, defensive drills and during scrimmages.
3. To improve my swimming – speed and conditioning.
4. To learn something new each day: The day you think you know it all is the day you will stop improving your game.
5. To have fun!!!

Goals for:
(These goals should be obtained before 2008)

Magee: -When shooting stay off your back.
-Counter hard both ways – you have the speed and not using it.

Rob: -Getting to high corners.
-Knowing when to come out and steal the ball from two meters.

Shannon: -Shooting without your arm going back so far and stay off your
side.
-Move into open water without the ball.

Anthony: -You love offense and do great – Love Defense and do great.
-Keep a positive and open mind when learning the game, there
is a lot to learn – don’t get down.

Edwin: -Hands!!! Got to catch the ball and shoot off the pass
-Get in the best shape of your life!!!

Nabu: -Change some of those bad habits this year: Shooting off your
back, hand on top, thinking only offense.
-Stroke lessons!! When swimming you have to pull and then
push the water back..moving arms but not going fast.


Jacint: -It is OK to make a mistake, don’t get down on yourself or
make a big deal about it –learn and play on.
-Anticipate off and def, then use your speed to get open on
counters.

John: -Outlet passes on the counter attack.
-Communication to your defense and still mind your cage.

Frank: -Really work hard on doing the eggbeater correctly.
-Drive and play with grace, do not always play so physical.

Joe: -Team Leader (communicate) on offense.
-Offensive moves (drives, counter, setting) without so much
showmanship. Do it but not so much and not too often.

UP: -Don’t fake the ball every time you get the ball. When you do
fake it has to move the goalie.
-Since you have been gone we have several new systems, plays,
know all of them before the end of the year.

Zach: -Get in better swim shape (conditioning and speed). To play
with the A’s you have got to counter.
-When setting: be able to kick the ball out, need you to become
more mobile at set.

Greg: -Work the basic (passing, catching, legs, wing passes) and your
game will take giant steps.
-Watch polo games, ask questions and imitate what you see.

Jenny: -Posting up but first thinking drive and get inside or draw the
kickout, them posting up. Think this is going to open
a new game for you.
-Communicate to the guys; you have the knowledge and a good
feel of the game.

Tony: -Keeping your head up at two meters.
-Have fun, polo is fun, leave all the stress behind you. We all
know you work hard and give it your all, don’t get so
down on yourself.

Damon: -Try to watch the game in Panorama – see the entire picture,
not just what is in front of you.
-Work the basics: Legs, swimming, knowing where the ball is
at all times.

Alex: -Anticipate both way (O and D) then use your speed to get up,
don’t count on your speed to get up.
-Keep that left arm in the water while shooting – use the left
arm to stay up and stable your body.

Thor: -Don’t always just go down and set, post up when the other
team drops at two meters.
-Do NOT think draw the foul!!!! Think Do It!!! (no shaking
the head)

Foley: -Take the hole shot quicker, at times you hold onto the ball too
long and allows the defense to crash back.
-Try to make more workouts.

Vaune: -You are awesome at set, make sure your team knows they
will have to cover back on counter for you when you
are setting.
-Instead of lobbing tell your teammates to get open weak,
you fake and then make the assist to the weak side.

Lee: -Work the basics: Mostly legs, passing and catching.
-Offensive counter attack – know where the ball is at,
you are up many times and should get the ball
if you look back at the ball.

Jake: -Be a threat every time you have the ball, you always look
like a passer.
-When swimming move your arms quicker – fast turn over.
-Counter shots: up/down and stay out of the 1 meter!!!

Carlos: -Do not push off!! This will be called offensive and they will
turn the ball over.
-Stop making the noise when you make a mistake!!! The noise
does not and will not make the mistake go away, only
brings attention that you screwed up.
Eric: -Come to workouts!!!!

Roger: -Def on Drives: swim with them, don’t hand check, stay off
their backs.
-Quick outside shots – don’t drop your elbow and you are on
your back just a bit.

Paul: -Read this goalie article that Wilson wrote – I will email to you.
Let me know when I can email this to you.
-Lateral movement – use legs, can’t swim from post to post.

Robert: -Fronting two meters and when you are behind or think they
may get set you have already told someone you might
need help – not when you need the help.
-Shooting different types of shots – side arm, lay on side shot,
skip, etc.

Erin: -Come to workouts.

Dave: -Learn the plays
-Eggbeater – your legs are the base for your shooting, you have
a good shot without using your legs, just think what you
can do when you use your legs.

Did I miss anyone?

Does anyone know about the guy from UNLV, he came at the end of the summer?

Masters

Remember next Monday - Oct 1st workouts are back to 7-9 pm.

B's 7-8 pm Main pool 8-8:30 Legs and Cond
A's 7:30-9 pm 7:30-8 Legs and Cond 8-9 main pool

Players going to U of A please bring your money on or before Monday!! thanks

Sat - Workout Sept 22nd

If there is lighting at 12:30 pm workout will be canceled for the club. If there is lighting at 1:30 pm workout will be canceled for masters.

Few reminders:
1. Club - 12 & 10's Going to the Commerce Tournament - we will leave Friday after school and return Sunday evening. Mark it on your calendar.
2. Masters - the players going to the U of A tournament please pay next week. I already sent the entry fee in.

Goalies!!

Goalies - here are some awesome blocks (some of you know Wilson, he came to Vegas and talked with the team) Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whEY1smOeps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwZidf8RKxw (Wilson's Video)

Goal Setting - click to enlarge

Your goals are due Oct 2nd - email to me: tweetwo@cox.net

Club Schedule

When the weather gets cooler we will move all workouts to Whitney - till then this is our schedule:

Tue: Older Group - MGP 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Younger Group - Whitney 6:30-9 pm (younger younger player may leave at 8:30 pm if
needed)
Thur: Older Group - Whitney 6:30-9 pm (6:30 - 7 older group we will be on the pitch back
or going over plays)
Fri: Younger Group - MGP 6:00 to 8 pm (6-6:30 dryland or chalk talk)
Sat: All - MGP 1-2:30 pm

Club

OK, this is a test for the club players - please answer this post by clicking comment - state your name and you don't have to do the sprints at the end of workout on Sat. Your post will not be valid after Sept 20th 5 pm.

Sandy

U of A Tournament

The following will be going to the U of A tournament: Rob - Robert - Alex - Magee - Zach - Eric - Vaune - Jake - Edwin - Thor - Carlos. Cost $80 per player

You must ready to play Friday Oct 12th 5 pm and last game be ready to stay till 5-6 pm.

Sandy
(this is going to be 30 mt and 7 mins - get in extra swimming, come early to workouts and swim)

Masters - workout

Workouts will stay the same till Oct 1st:

Now to Oct 1st
B group: 6-8 pm 6-7:15 main pool - 7:15-8 swim and legs
A group: 6:30-8:30 6:30-7:15 swim & legs 7:15-8:30 main pool

Oct 1st:
B group 7-8:30 (7-8 main pool - 8-8:30 swim and legs)
A group 7:30-9 (7:30-8 swim and legs - 8-9 main pool)

B's please be on time - we need everyone to help set up so we can begin 7:05 pm

CHECK THE MAUI LINK

CHECK THE MAUI LINK OUT!! ALL THE INFO ON OUR HAWAII TRIP NEXT JULY.

Club - Workouts

The club workouts will begin Sept 18th - Tuesday, at Multi Gen Pool at 6:00 pm. We will start the workout off with a quick meeting: Outlining our upcoming schedule, rules and expectations.

Check the blog daily!!!! We will not pass out any notices, flyer's all the information will be on this blog.

See you soon - I am doing a lot of fishing in Utah - Hope school is good!!!

Sandy