We have been working on 6 on 5 all week both club and masters. Sorry if I get a little upset - it is because this is the best part of the game. I love playing video games and like most awesome video games there are so many different formations on offense and defense..... it is a never ending game!!!
We will continue to work on 6 on 5 adding some 5 on 6.
Know all the #'s for both offense and defense (defense is referred as X1 - X2 etc)
This us something you do not memorize but understand the basic concepts.
Basic Offense: create a 2 on 1
Basic Defense: Do not allow a 2 on 1
This week everyone should know: Why we pass and we do not fake the ball. How to leg out into the open pocket. What the dice is. Watching X4 and X5 who will be open. If you are playing on the post and you are not ready, it is not a good pass or the defense is all over you: KICK THE BALL OUT!!!
Offense: you have got to be able to pass and catch the ball. Pass means to pass the ball to another player so the can shoot off your pass (you got them up - you passed the ball hard enough to move their arm back and all they have to do is shoot the ball).
This week we will learn another 6 on 5 play and begin to work on different formations on defense beside the usual 3/2 defense.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Sat - May 17th
DON'T FORGET NO WORKOUT SAT MAY 17TH - ALL THE HENDERSON POOLS ARE CLOSED FOR THEIR LIFE GUARD IN SERVICE MEETING.
ALSO ROGER WONG (MASTER PLAYER) AND ANIKO (ADAM'S MOM) WILL BE WALKING AT UNLV!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Club you will be back at Whitney 6:30-9 pm older group 6:30-8:15 pm younger group.
ALSO ROGER WONG (MASTER PLAYER) AND ANIKO (ADAM'S MOM) WILL BE WALKING AT UNLV!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Club you will be back at Whitney 6:30-9 pm older group 6:30-8:15 pm younger group.
Monday, May 12, 2008
6 on 5 What if?
6 on 5 - what if:
1. what if: X4 or X5 move to toward 4 or 5 - who is open?
2. what if: X1 jumps out towards 1 when he gets the ball - what happens next?
3. what if: X3 jumps out towards 6 when he gets the ball - what happens next?
4. what if:2 pulls out of the dice and X1 moves with 2 what should happen next?
5. what if: you are on the post and you are not ready for the ball - what should you do?
6. what if: your team only has 8 second till the end of the quarter - where should the ball go? what should happend? who should think go back on defense?
Answers:
1. the post will be open
2. 1 should pass the ball to 5 - 5 into the 2 post for the shot
3. 6 should pass the ball to 4 - 4 into the 3 post for the shot
4. make sure the 5/6 side sets the goalie and gett he ball to 1 for the shot, there is no X1 there.
5. pass or tip the ball back to the outside - don't take the shot when you are not in the correct postion and pray the ball goes in.
6. get the ball to the 5/6 side - fake so the defense is looking at you, the 1/2/4 side should move into a shooting lane without the ball and shoot off the pass. No one should be going back defense since it is at the end of the quarter.
1. what if: X4 or X5 move to toward 4 or 5 - who is open?
2. what if: X1 jumps out towards 1 when he gets the ball - what happens next?
3. what if: X3 jumps out towards 6 when he gets the ball - what happens next?
4. what if:2 pulls out of the dice and X1 moves with 2 what should happen next?
5. what if: you are on the post and you are not ready for the ball - what should you do?
6. what if: your team only has 8 second till the end of the quarter - where should the ball go? what should happend? who should think go back on defense?
Answers:
1. the post will be open
2. 1 should pass the ball to 5 - 5 into the 2 post for the shot
3. 6 should pass the ball to 4 - 4 into the 3 post for the shot
4. make sure the 5/6 side sets the goalie and gett he ball to 1 for the shot, there is no X1 there.
5. pass or tip the ball back to the outside - don't take the shot when you are not in the correct postion and pray the ball goes in.
6. get the ball to the 5/6 side - fake so the defense is looking at you, the 1/2/4 side should move into a shooting lane without the ball and shoot off the pass. No one should be going back defense since it is at the end of the quarter.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Notes for 6/5 wk: May 12-15th
Few important notes for this week:
1. Move the ball - DO NOT fake the ball - all this does is let the defense get into a better position - let's the defense rest - you may think you look good but you look like you don't know what to do with the ball so you sit there waving the ball.
2. When you move the ball you move the defense and sooner or later they will be out of position which will create a 2 on 1 for the offense. When you move the ball the defense has to work hard to move from spot to spot, it takes a lot out of you when you have to keep moving back and forth.
3. Faking is only allowed: 1) end of 20 second and should only be on the weakside of the pool - 6 or 5, and what you are doing is making the defense look at you and someone on the opposite side is moving WITHOUT THE BALL for a shot.
4. If you DO NOT catch the ball you CAN NOT shoot the ball after you pick the ball up. The shot must come off the pass.
5. Do not pass 1 to 6 - Do not pass 6 to 1 - for this week even if they are wrapping in. If 1 is open get the ball from 6 to 5 to 1 for the shot.
6. Post 2 & 3 must follow the ball - turn your body to follow the ball. Post should be going in and out of the dice to open up the outside or to open yourself up. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE BALL DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT SHOOT THE BALL - KICK THE BALL BACK OUT.
7. If you are at 6 and you are a righty - face the goal and catch the ball cross face - do not face the ball and then turn your entire body to shoot the ball.
8. Last: Know where you want to pass the ball before you get the ball - which means you know where the defense is, you know the player is in your passing lane and the defense can not steal the ball.
9. I lied - last one: Do not fake. fake and them make a bad pass... fake, fake (boy I look good faking this ball) fake, fake, (boy everyone is looking at me). Always look like a shooter (this is done by getting a good pass - a good pass is a pass that will get you up so you can shoot off the pass) and be a better passer!!!!
Thinking caps on this week!!!! There may be lots of sitting out - watch, listen, learn!!!
1. Move the ball - DO NOT fake the ball - all this does is let the defense get into a better position - let's the defense rest - you may think you look good but you look like you don't know what to do with the ball so you sit there waving the ball.
2. When you move the ball you move the defense and sooner or later they will be out of position which will create a 2 on 1 for the offense. When you move the ball the defense has to work hard to move from spot to spot, it takes a lot out of you when you have to keep moving back and forth.
3. Faking is only allowed: 1) end of 20 second and should only be on the weakside of the pool - 6 or 5, and what you are doing is making the defense look at you and someone on the opposite side is moving WITHOUT THE BALL for a shot.
4. If you DO NOT catch the ball you CAN NOT shoot the ball after you pick the ball up. The shot must come off the pass.
5. Do not pass 1 to 6 - Do not pass 6 to 1 - for this week even if they are wrapping in. If 1 is open get the ball from 6 to 5 to 1 for the shot.
6. Post 2 & 3 must follow the ball - turn your body to follow the ball. Post should be going in and out of the dice to open up the outside or to open yourself up. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE BALL DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT SHOOT THE BALL - KICK THE BALL BACK OUT.
7. If you are at 6 and you are a righty - face the goal and catch the ball cross face - do not face the ball and then turn your entire body to shoot the ball.
8. Last: Know where you want to pass the ball before you get the ball - which means you know where the defense is, you know the player is in your passing lane and the defense can not steal the ball.
9. I lied - last one: Do not fake. fake and them make a bad pass... fake, fake (boy I look good faking this ball) fake, fake, (boy everyone is looking at me). Always look like a shooter (this is done by getting a good pass - a good pass is a pass that will get you up so you can shoot off the pass) and be a better passer!!!!
Thinking caps on this week!!!! There may be lots of sitting out - watch, listen, learn!!!
Friday, May 09, 2008
WE ARE ON FOR SAT!!!
WE WILL BE AT THE MULTT GEN POOL ON SAT USUALLY TIME
CLUB 1-2:30 AND MASTERS 2:30 - 4 PM (MASTER PLEASE COME AT 2 PM AND HELP US OUT WITH THE LITTLE ONES.... SOME OF THEM JUST NEED STROKE LESSONS. THEY LOOK UP TO THE MASTERS!! THANKS
CLUB 1-2:30 AND MASTERS 2:30 - 4 PM (MASTER PLEASE COME AT 2 PM AND HELP US OUT WITH THE LITTLE ONES.... SOME OF THEM JUST NEED STROKE LESSONS. THEY LOOK UP TO THE MASTERS!! THANKS
Thursday, May 08, 2008
SAT - MAY 10TH WORKOUT
JUST FOUND OUT TONIGHT (THURSDAY) THAT WHITNEY IS CLOSED ON SATURDAY - THEY ARE TRYING TO SEE IF WE CAN GET IN MULTI GEN POOL FOR SAT MAY 10TH!!!
CHECK THIS BLOG BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT TO WORKOUT SAT FOR BOTH CLUB AND MASTERS.
CLUB: FOR SURE TUE AND THUR WE WILL BE AT MGP 6-8 PM.
CLUB AND MASTER FOR SURE WE WILL BE AT MGP ON SAT 1-2:30 CLUB AND 2-4 MASTERS.
C H E C K THE B L O G - BEFORE YOU GO TO WORKOUT ON SAT!!!!!
CHECK THIS BLOG BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT TO WORKOUT SAT FOR BOTH CLUB AND MASTERS.
CLUB: FOR SURE TUE AND THUR WE WILL BE AT MGP 6-8 PM.
CLUB AND MASTER FOR SURE WE WILL BE AT MGP ON SAT 1-2:30 CLUB AND 2-4 MASTERS.
C H E C K THE B L O G - BEFORE YOU GO TO WORKOUT ON SAT!!!!!
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Next 2 week: 6 on 5
For both club and masters we are going to work on 6 on 5 Man up and 5 on 6 Man down. #1 you must be able to catch and pass!! Really work on getting your legs under you and pass with your legs and stomach - not just your arm. Take a look at this site - it will help you with the #ing and basic concepts of the part of the game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcqKhsHHFC8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcqKhsHHFC8&feature=related
Schedule Change for Club and Masters
Masters: We WILL have workout May 14th -7-9 pm.
Club: Whitney Pool will be closed May 13th and 15th next week - we will be at the Multi Gen Pool TIME: 6-8 PM 6-6:30 DRY LAND 6:30-8 PM WATER
MAX - ZACH - JOSH - HUNTER - ADAM - BRING BALLS FROM WHITNEY TO MULTI GEN POOL AND
THEN BACK TO WHITNEY.
Club and Masters: All City of Henderson Pools will be closed May 17th Saturday for their In Service Meeting.
Holiday Weekend: No workout May 24th Sat - both club and Masters.
No workout May 26th Mon - Masters
Don't forget May 31st - Sat after workout we are having the Brooks going away party.
Club: Whitney Pool will be closed May 13th and 15th next week - we will be at the Multi Gen Pool TIME: 6-8 PM 6-6:30 DRY LAND 6:30-8 PM WATER
MAX - ZACH - JOSH - HUNTER - ADAM - BRING BALLS FROM WHITNEY TO MULTI GEN POOL AND
THEN BACK TO WHITNEY.
Club and Masters: All City of Henderson Pools will be closed May 17th Saturday for their In Service Meeting.
Holiday Weekend: No workout May 24th Sat - both club and Masters.
No workout May 26th Mon - Masters
Don't forget May 31st - Sat after workout we are having the Brooks going away party.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Masters
Vaune said there were loads of police giving tickets through the tunnel - be careful! Don't forget next Wed May 14th - no workout - high school swim meet.
See you tonight - Sandy
See you tonight - Sandy
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Thank You Nabu and Trish
Nabu and Trish will be making a list of all team members (Master/Nabu and Club/Trish) with your contact info - phone and email address.
Thanks
Thanks
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Carlos
Got a call from Carlos today! He graduated from Basic Training: Carlos Tied the record in shooting 39/40. Won the Hand to Hand Combat Tournament (he said two meter really helped him). He is now enrolled in Airborne School (jumping from planes) and then he goes to Special Unit: Rangers (this is the group that backs up the Delta Force) He hopes to be stationed in Washington State so he can bring his family Heidi and Maya close to where is mom and sister. Maya is 11 months and is walking and talking... Carlos really is a proud daddy!!
I asked Carlos if he was late to anything? Carlos said he was always there 5-10 mins early. In fact when his unit was off for Spring Break he stayed back to take extra classes. I think Carlos is really on his way!!!
I asked Carlos if he was late to anything? Carlos said he was always there 5-10 mins early. In fact when his unit was off for Spring Break he stayed back to take extra classes. I think Carlos is really on his way!!!
Friday, May 02, 2008
Club
Great workout last night - understanding and executing the counter attack! All of you need to watch all parts of the workout, not just when you are doing the drill BUT helping your teammates, correcting teammates. Also when someone is doing it correctly to learn and do it correctly too.
Everyone who turned in your report did a good job - make the few adjustments and have it ready for May 31st - at the Brooks Party.
Everyone who turned in your report did a good job - make the few adjustments and have it ready for May 31st - at the Brooks Party.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Masters
Wed - April 30th - No workout - Diving Meet
The past few Sat workouts have been low in attendance - if this continues we will drop Sat workouts. (Last Sat we had 8 players).
The past few Sat workouts have been low in attendance - if this continues we will drop Sat workouts. (Last Sat we had 8 players).
Friday, April 25, 2008
Club - Assignaments
Don't forget your group assignments are due April 29th - Tuesday. I have added email address to help you email to that person or someone that you can ask about the person you are reporting on. Once I look them over I will return to you/your group, make corrections or additions and you/your group will read at the Going A Way Party for the Brooks on May 31st.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
No Workout
Masters: May 14th - UNLV has a special event going on so no workout.
May 24th - Sat and Monday - no workout - Memorial Weekend.
Club: May 24th - Sat Good Luck to all our players going to Zone Championships!
May 24th - Sat and Monday - no workout - Memorial Weekend.
Club: May 24th - Sat Good Luck to all our players going to Zone Championships!
Dues for April
Following players have not paid for April:
Club: Dr Phil, Steven, Jake, Derek, Joey, Josh, Jared, Hanna, Serigo
Masters: Wow a 1st - only Bill and he is new.
Club: Dr Phil, Steven, Jake, Derek, Joey, Josh, Jared, Hanna, Serigo
Masters: Wow a 1st - only Bill and he is new.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Zone Team - Youth Girls
CLEAN SWEEP!!!! WE WERE FIVE FOR FIVE!! ALL OF OUR GIRLS MADE THE ZONE TEAM!!! Congrats to: Mary, Gabby, Emilie, Santana and Eleanor!!!
Representing Team Vegas at the National Zone Championship's are the following:
Jake - Ryan - Hunter - Zach - Adam - Max - Josh - Mary - Eleanor - Gabby - Santana
and Emilie.
Players/parents you need make plans on how you are getting to the Championships - if you have any problems let Mark - Tony or I know.
Representing Team Vegas at the National Zone Championship's are the following:
Jake - Ryan - Hunter - Zach - Adam - Max - Josh - Mary - Eleanor - Gabby - Santana
and Emilie.
Players/parents you need make plans on how you are getting to the Championships - if you have any problems let Mark - Tony or I know.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Al - what is it?
So Al what is it going to be? Al is going to be a big sister - she wants a little brother - Mia told her to have a sister!!!
Master World Championships - Australia
Just got a call from some of the players I coached when I lived in Queensland. Vaune is doing good - her team (50+) is going to win the Gold Medal. The Aussies are having Vaune's (yanks)team over for dinner. I told the Aussies to make sure they have Veggiemite for them (Veggiemite is this awful beef extract they put on crackers).
Some of the Aussies are going to join Team Vegas Masters in Maui - which will be so much fun!!!
Some of the Aussies are going to join Team Vegas Masters in Maui - which will be so much fun!!!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Great Lesson!!
Check this out - pay special attention to the part where the coach rides Randy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLLlcoYtLGw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLLlcoYtLGw&feature=related
Rotator Cuff
Check this out - will be very helpful when we are doing our dryland.
http://www.asmi.org/SportsMed/throwing/thrower10.html
http://www.asmi.org/SportsMed/throwing/thrower10.html
Summer Tournaments - Events
SUMMER TOURNAMENTS
AND EVENTS
May 31st Going Away Party for the Brooks
Tony’s Place 4:30 pm after Masters Workout
Pot Luck – See Blog for dishes to bring.
June 26-29 Kearns – Utah Invitational
18 & Under Boys – Jake and Ryan playing with Reno
15 & Under Boys – Hunter – Adam – Josh – Max – Zach –
Gabby – Mary – Eleanor – Emilie – Nelson – Connor –
Santana.
July 15-23 Maui – Masters: Rob – Marcus – Robert – Jake – Joe – Edwin
Jacint – Wasik – Tony – Vaune and a few from our 18’s
18 & Unders: Jake – Ryan – Adam – Zach – Reno: Kyle
Brendon – Justin Goalie – Utah: Josh – Partrick (Scottie
Teddy).
July 25-30 Junior Olympics 18 Boys: Same team as Maui
Junior Olympics 12 Boys: Skyler – Connor – Steven – Tyler –
Danny – Jared – Derek – Max
July 31-Aug 3 Junior Olympics 10 & Under Coed: McCarthy – Al –
Joey – Mia – Omar – Sarah – Macie – Hanna – Jessica
Serigo - Reno: 2 players.
Aug 16-17 Our Summer Tournament: Masters only we will have an A and B team – club players to work Table. All players mark this down on your calendar. After this Tournament we will take a 2 week break.
AND EVENTS
May 31st Going Away Party for the Brooks
Tony’s Place 4:30 pm after Masters Workout
Pot Luck – See Blog for dishes to bring.
June 26-29 Kearns – Utah Invitational
18 & Under Boys – Jake and Ryan playing with Reno
15 & Under Boys – Hunter – Adam – Josh – Max – Zach –
Gabby – Mary – Eleanor – Emilie – Nelson – Connor –
Santana.
July 15-23 Maui – Masters: Rob – Marcus – Robert – Jake – Joe – Edwin
Jacint – Wasik – Tony – Vaune and a few from our 18’s
18 & Unders: Jake – Ryan – Adam – Zach – Reno: Kyle
Brendon – Justin Goalie – Utah: Josh – Partrick (Scottie
Teddy).
July 25-30 Junior Olympics 18 Boys: Same team as Maui
Junior Olympics 12 Boys: Skyler – Connor – Steven – Tyler –
Danny – Jared – Derek – Max
July 31-Aug 3 Junior Olympics 10 & Under Coed: McCarthy – Al –
Joey – Mia – Omar – Sarah – Macie – Hanna – Jessica
Serigo - Reno: 2 players.
Aug 16-17 Our Summer Tournament: Masters only we will have an A and B team – club players to work Table. All players mark this down on your calendar. After this Tournament we will take a 2 week break.
Junior Olympic
Team Vegas/Henderson will be entering in the Junior Olympics this summer. We plan on entering the following divisions: 10 & Under Coed - 12 & Under Boys and 18 & Under Boys.
Dates: 12 & 18 Boys July 25-30th
10 & Under Coed July 31st - Aug 3rd
Location: Irivine, California
Cost: Est: 10's - $150 per player
12's - $175 per player
18's - $200 per player
Plus cost for hotel, meals, transporation, t-shirt
We will be passing out flyer next week, please let us know if your child is able to attend so we can make the arrangements.
18: Jake, Ryan, Adam, Zach, Utah players: Patrick, Josh, Scottie, Teddy, Reno: Kyle, Brendon, Justin goalie.
12: Max, Sklyer, Connor, Steven, Derek, Connor, Danny, Tyler, Jared
10: McCarthy, Treavor, Joey, Maci, Sarah, Mia, Al, Hanna, Jessica, Serigo, Omar, Steven.
Dates: 12 & 18 Boys July 25-30th
10 & Under Coed July 31st - Aug 3rd
Location: Irivine, California
Cost: Est: 10's - $150 per player
12's - $175 per player
18's - $200 per player
Plus cost for hotel, meals, transporation, t-shirt
We will be passing out flyer next week, please let us know if your child is able to attend so we can make the arrangements.
18: Jake, Ryan, Adam, Zach, Utah players: Patrick, Josh, Scottie, Teddy, Reno: Kyle, Brendon, Justin goalie.
12: Max, Sklyer, Connor, Steven, Derek, Connor, Danny, Tyler, Jared
10: McCarthy, Treavor, Joey, Maci, Sarah, Mia, Al, Hanna, Jessica, Serigo, Omar, Steven.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Zone Team: Youth Boys
Congrats to our Youth Boys for making the Mountain Zone Team:
Adam - Josh - Max - Hunter and Zach!!!
This weekend our Youth Girls will be trying out - go get em: Mary - Emilie - Gabby - Santana and Eleanor.
Adam - Josh - Max - Hunter and Zach!!!
This weekend our Youth Girls will be trying out - go get em: Mary - Emilie - Gabby - Santana and Eleanor.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Junior Zone Team
Congrats to Jake and Ryan - they both make the Mountain Zone team and will be competing at the Naval Academy this May.
We will find out about our Youth boys by this Wed.
Our Youth girls are going to ASU next weekend. Good luck to: Mary, Gabby, Santana, Emilie and Eleanor.
We will find out about our Youth boys by this Wed.
Our Youth girls are going to ASU next weekend. Good luck to: Mary, Gabby, Santana, Emilie and Eleanor.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Club Assignaments
I have put players into groups to work on History of Water Polo. These reports are due on April 29th - Tuesday. I will go over them and hand back with additions or correction. These report will be read at the Going Away Party for the Brooks on May 31st - Sat 4:30 pm.
History of Water Polo: Zach - Joey & Treavor
History of Women's Water Polo: Eleanor - Mary
Theresa Breckon Bixby USA: Gabby - Emilie
Debbie Handley AUS: Al - Mia - Sarah - Maci - Santana
Tamas Farago HUN: Dr Phil - Josh - Derek
Craig Wilson USA: Hunter - Steven - Danny
Manuel Estiarte Spain: Skyler - Connor - Jared - Max
Barbara Kalbus USA: Adam - Omar
Abe Fuchs BEL: Jake - McCarthy - Serigo
Who were they? What did they do for Water Polo? What are they doing now?
History of Water Polo: Zach - Joey & Treavor
History of Women's Water Polo: Eleanor - Mary
Theresa Breckon Bixby USA: Gabby - Emilie
Debbie Handley AUS: Al - Mia - Sarah - Maci - Santana
Tamas Farago HUN: Dr Phil - Josh - Derek
Craig Wilson USA: Hunter - Steven - Danny
Manuel Estiarte Spain: Skyler - Connor - Jared - Max
Barbara Kalbus USA: Adam - Omar
Abe Fuchs BEL: Jake - McCarthy - Serigo
Who were they? What did they do for Water Polo? What are they doing now?
Pictures 12 & Unders at Commerce
Take a look at some of the pictures Alan from Santa Barb took:
http://www.mywaterpolopics.com
Click on Photo's - click on coed - click on 12&U - click Vegas vs COLA.
http://www.mywaterpolopics.com
Click on Photo's - click on coed - click on 12&U - click Vegas vs COLA.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
From Debbie Watson - Hall of Famer
Debbie Watson is the 1st female water polo player to be in the International Hall of Fame. Debbie was a great player, worked hard, always working to improve her game and she loved the game!! I asked Debbie to write to you and tell you just some of the opportunities you have ahead of you. Debbie has included her email address if you have any questions.
Hi Sandy,
It is great to hear from you and I'm impressed you have a whole new bunch of juniors ready and willing to play.
Wow, I don't really know where to start except to say that water polo is a brilliant game - which I'm sure the kids have already worked out and there are many reasons why I played for so long. The friendship, the challenge, the travel, the game - and not necessarily in that order!
I remember many a car journey to play games and I think sometimes we had as much fun in the car as we did in the pool. I recall one road trip which was post the 1984 World FINA Cup, we travelled from Orange County to Las Vegas.
We had many laughs along the way and we had a brilliant time in Vegas! Australia and the USA have had an amazing rivalry right throughout the history of Women's Water Polo. I am honoured to have been a part of that journey.
The Beijing Olympics will be another chapter and I am very lucky to be going as an employee of Australia's media team where I will be commentating on the women's polo.
There are so many opportunities that come your way when you put in your best effort and you remain focused and dedicated to your dream.
I am very happy to answer any questions the kids may have.
All I can say is enjoy what you do and aspire to be the best person you can be.
Have a great road trip, enjoy the polo and enjoy the experience.
take care deb xo
Debbie Watson PD/H/PE St Luke's Grammar School 210 Headland Road, Dee Why, NSW, 2099 Ph (02) 9438 6200 e: dwatson@stlukes.nsw.edu.au
Hi Sandy,
It is great to hear from you and I'm impressed you have a whole new bunch of juniors ready and willing to play.
Wow, I don't really know where to start except to say that water polo is a brilliant game - which I'm sure the kids have already worked out and there are many reasons why I played for so long. The friendship, the challenge, the travel, the game - and not necessarily in that order!
I remember many a car journey to play games and I think sometimes we had as much fun in the car as we did in the pool. I recall one road trip which was post the 1984 World FINA Cup, we travelled from Orange County to Las Vegas.
We had many laughs along the way and we had a brilliant time in Vegas! Australia and the USA have had an amazing rivalry right throughout the history of Women's Water Polo. I am honoured to have been a part of that journey.
The Beijing Olympics will be another chapter and I am very lucky to be going as an employee of Australia's media team where I will be commentating on the women's polo.
There are so many opportunities that come your way when you put in your best effort and you remain focused and dedicated to your dream.
I am very happy to answer any questions the kids may have.
All I can say is enjoy what you do and aspire to be the best person you can be.
Have a great road trip, enjoy the polo and enjoy the experience.
take care deb xo
Debbie Watson PD/H/PE St Luke's Grammar School 210 Headland Road, Dee Why, NSW, 2099 Ph (02) 9438 6200 e: dwatson@stlukes.nsw.edu.au
Air Force Tournament - Masters
We have an invitation to the Air Force Tournament May 3-4th (Colorado Spring, CO) - cost per person if we have at least 10 players will be $50 along with your travel - hotel - meals. Let me know this Sat: April 12th.
Commerce Results
Our team stayed at Carmen's warehouse again - we had some great team games and some good talks on water polo as you can see from the pictures. McCarthy was voted the KING of the team from his awesome play on Sat. he was playing defense against some kids that were huge!!
Four months ago when we went to Commerce I was very happy how we played, this time I am really really really shocked how well we did. See if you can follow this: In Dec our 10's did well and placed 3rd and this was a smaller tournament. Well this 10 team had to play in the 12 & under division - last Dec our 12 team also did pretty good and they got 3rd place - our 12 team would have killed our 10 team - so I am thinking our group this time would get killed. They did not!!! Our 12's got 1st place in their bracket then played winners of other brackets, our only lost came from SET by 3 goals which in my mind we should have prevented at least 4 of their goals. We tied for 3rd with 1 lost and 3 wins. We will be doing some SET shooting drills!!! Good job!!
Our 14's also did a great job: from the scoreboard side we won 3 games and lost 1. But in my books the game we lost I put as a win because we played the best we have ever played and just came up against a team that was very good. Our inexperience played a part of this lost, they were afraid of this team - The Titans: the team that we tied last Dec and they gained about 3-4 bigger players, but we were still in the game and came back in the second half. The last game we beat Rose Bowl by 2 goals but I consider this game a lost because we did not play a very good game, making all kinds of basic mistakes. This tournament was a great experience for our players!!
Everyone behaved, played hard, learned tons and had a great time!!!
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Hard Rock 777 Where was Greg?
While we were at the Hard Rock having a nice dinner - Greg and Liz were at the hospital!! On April 2nd Cate was born at 5 am - 7lbs 4 oz. and 19" long. Congratulations!!
We had a great time at the Hard Rock - did you know that Edwin got his Rib Prime all you can eat dinner free, plus I gave him half of my Apple Pie... lucky guy!! But Greg was the real lucky guy April 2nd!!!! Welcome to the world Cate - Team Vegas/Henderson
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Commerce Game Schedule
For those driving the morning of the your game: you must be at the pool 1 hour before game time.
12's: Sat
10:15 am (at pool 9:15 am)
11:45 am
Two more games - Sat
14's: Sun
10:15 am (at pool 9:15 am)
11:45 am
Two more games - Sun
12's: Sat
10:15 am (at pool 9:15 am)
11:45 am
Two more games - Sat
14's: Sun
10:15 am (at pool 9:15 am)
11:45 am
Two more games - Sun
Master's Tonight - Wed 4/2
Don't forget after workout we are going to the Hard Rock for $7.77 - Steak/Shrimp Dinner.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Commerce - Driving
We will leave for Commerce on April 4th - Friday after school 3 pm - location to be announced.
Here is what I have - let me know if there are any changes:
Adam - Driving out Sat am
Eleanor - Driving out Sat am
Max - Driving - with: Josh & Emilie
Derek - Driving with Jared and Danny
Gabby - Driving with Zach
Skyler - Driving
Santana - Driving
Hunter - Connor - Driving
Mary & McCarthy - with Sandy
We will leave close to the 15 Highway.
PLEASE BRING A CARD AND GIFT FOR CARMEN!!!!
Parents: Here are a few hotels close to the pool:
Here are a few nearby Hotels in Commerce:Double Tree Commerce - $99 per nightAttn: Laura Mendoza - 323-887-4305
Crowne Plaza Hotel - $109 per nightAttn: Koko Judge - 323-823-4004
Ramada Inn - $59 per nightAttn: Toti Zabayle - 562-806-4777
Embassy Suites Downey - $119 per nightAttn: 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 StreetCommerce, CA 90040
Here is what I have - let me know if there are any changes:
Adam - Driving out Sat am
Eleanor - Driving out Sat am
Max - Driving - with: Josh & Emilie
Derek - Driving with Jared and Danny
Gabby - Driving with Zach
Skyler - Driving
Santana - Driving
Hunter - Connor - Driving
Mary & McCarthy - with Sandy
We will leave close to the 15 Highway.
PLEASE BRING A CARD AND GIFT FOR CARMEN!!!!
Parents: Here are a few hotels close to the pool:
Here are a few nearby Hotels in Commerce:Double Tree Commerce - $99 per nightAttn: Laura Mendoza - 323-887-4305
Crowne Plaza Hotel - $109 per nightAttn: Koko Judge - 323-823-4004
Ramada Inn - $59 per nightAttn: Toti Zabayle - 562-806-4777
Embassy Suites Downey - $119 per nightAttn: 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 StreetCommerce, CA 90040
Monday, March 24, 2008
Going Away Party - Club and Masters
The Brooks are moving to California this June. They have been such a large part of our team: both parents on the Masters - and all four kids playing with the club and Masters. We will miss them - but before they leave we want to have a get together to wish them well.
May 31st - Saturday after workout
Tony's house - If you need direction - see Tony, he will have maps on that Sat
Bring: Your own drinks; Side dishes: Guys on Club and Masters - Deserts: Gals on Club & Masters - All Goalies: Chips and Dips.
May 31st - Saturday after workout
Tony's house - If you need direction - see Tony, he will have maps on that Sat
Bring: Your own drinks; Side dishes: Guys on Club and Masters - Deserts: Gals on Club & Masters - All Goalies: Chips and Dips.
Masters - 777
OK it is time for an outing to the Hard Rock for dinner after workout. Next Wed April 2nd!! Steak, Shrimp, potatoes and salad for $7.77
Next Wed - April 2nd
Next Wed - April 2nd
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Commerce Tournament
Last min details:
1. Still looking for drivers:
Tony can take 1 player
Derek's Dad can take 2 players
Sandy is taking the Brooks
Adam is driving up on Sat am for his Sunday games.
2. Let Sandy know what time you get out of school so we can set the time we will leave.
3. We are staying at Carmen's Warehouse again - Last time Carmen had all kinds of drinks,
snacks, bagels, muffins, candy, chips, cheese, apples, oranges, strawberries for everyone and
saved everyone at least $50 in hotel cost. And some of you did not bring her anything!!!
Carmen has not asked for anything in return but we all know this is not how we return the
favor.
4. There are still players who have not paid their part of the trip, this has was due almost three
weeks ago!!! Dr Phil, Steven, Connor and Hunter still owe their share!!!
5. We will be staying at:
C-Trade
5945 Washington Blvd
Commerce, CA 90040
6. Pool is located at:
5600 Harbor Street
Commerce, CA 90040
1. Still looking for drivers:
Tony can take 1 player
Derek's Dad can take 2 players
Sandy is taking the Brooks
Adam is driving up on Sat am for his Sunday games.
2. Let Sandy know what time you get out of school so we can set the time we will leave.
3. We are staying at Carmen's Warehouse again - Last time Carmen had all kinds of drinks,
snacks, bagels, muffins, candy, chips, cheese, apples, oranges, strawberries for everyone and
saved everyone at least $50 in hotel cost. And some of you did not bring her anything!!!
Carmen has not asked for anything in return but we all know this is not how we return the
favor.
4. There are still players who have not paid their part of the trip, this has was due almost three
weeks ago!!! Dr Phil, Steven, Connor and Hunter still owe their share!!!
5. We will be staying at:
C-Trade
5945 Washington Blvd
Commerce, CA 90040
6. Pool is located at:
5600 Harbor Street
Commerce, CA 90040
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Zone Team
Congratulations to the following players for making it to the next Step 2.
Junior Men:
Jake Melia
Ryan Shovlin
Dr Phil
Youth Men:
Adam Hedegus
Zach Jones
Max Taylor
Josh Parisi
Hunter Chanove
Youth Women:
Eleanor Marrs
Mary Brooks
Gabby Cooke
Emilie Myers
Santana Garcia
At Step 2 if they are selected they will compete against all the other zones across the United States. At this Clinic/Camp/Tournament/Tryout they will be trying to make the United States Youth or Junior Team and will compete internationally. Good Job - Good Luck!!!
Junior Men:
Jake Melia
Ryan Shovlin
Dr Phil
Youth Men:
Adam Hedegus
Zach Jones
Max Taylor
Josh Parisi
Hunter Chanove
Youth Women:
Eleanor Marrs
Mary Brooks
Gabby Cooke
Emilie Myers
Santana Garcia
At Step 2 if they are selected they will compete against all the other zones across the United States. At this Clinic/Camp/Tournament/Tryout they will be trying to make the United States Youth or Junior Team and will compete internationally. Good Job - Good Luck!!!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Team's Web Site
Jake is working on our new website and should be up very soon. We have our Mission Statement - How To Join - What is Water Polo (great story) - Coaches Bio's - Parent Guidelines - Calendar - Order Forms - Links - Video's - email address for coaches and captains.
I would also like to use our website to advertise your (members in good standing) business: Tony's Meat Company, Thor's Financial Services, etc.....
When you see Jake give him your business card for the website.
website: www.teamvegaswaterpolo.com
I would also like to use our website to advertise your (members in good standing) business: Tony's Meat Company, Thor's Financial Services, etc.....
When you see Jake give him your business card for the website.
website: www.teamvegaswaterpolo.com
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Hawaii - Maui
I am going to send in the entry fee (s) for the 18 & Under Boys and Open Team. The following had paid or gave me a verbal "Yes". If you do not attend this mean you will lose your $100 deposit, if more than 2 players can not attend the entire team will lose their deposit too.
Boys: Jake, Ryan, Kyle, Josh, Jake, Branden, Logan, R. Hogan, Adam, Patrick, Zach.
Open: Marcus, Rob, Jacint, Edwin, Vaune, Alex Melia, Joe, Tony, Mark St. John, Magee.
Mary St. John will be in touch with you regarding travel arrangements.
Boys: Jake, Ryan, Kyle, Josh, Jake, Branden, Logan, R. Hogan, Adam, Patrick, Zach.
Open: Marcus, Rob, Jacint, Edwin, Vaune, Alex Melia, Joe, Tony, Mark St. John, Magee.
Mary St. John will be in touch with you regarding travel arrangements.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Commerce
We need to know if you are driving to Commerce, if so how many can you take with you. Please let me know this Tuesday! Driving so far:
Derek's Dad and has room for two
Tony and has room for one
Sandy - taking Brooks
Still waiting for payment from: Dr Phil, Steven, Hunter, Connor.
Derek's Dad and has room for two
Tony and has room for one
Sandy - taking Brooks
Still waiting for payment from: Dr Phil, Steven, Hunter, Connor.
Monday, March 03, 2008
Hawaii and Master Nationals - National Entry Forms !!
Master's National Entries are now out - and we do not have enough players to attend. Let me know if you want to play - we need at least 6 more players.
The following teams have enough players to attend the Maui tournament:
Boys 18 & Under (Jake - Patrick Ross - Kyle Norton - Josh Olsen - Adam - Ryan Hogan - Branden Orcco - Logan Woods - Zach Jones - STILL WAITING FOR DAVID AND RYAN!!)
Masters for Hawaii: Rob Wills - Marcus - Vaune - Edwin - Jacint - Tony - Alex Melia -
Mark St. John - Joe Peila - Magee - Mark Wasik - John Melia and a few of the 18 boys.
Masters Nationals: Entries will be coming out very soon - and I only have the following who have paid - If I do not have enough money to cover the cost of National when the entries come out we will not enter: Rob - Marcus - Edwin - Tony - Zach - need at least 6 players to enter.
We did not have enough of the younger players to sign up - I will refund the $100 deposit to:
Tyler - Max - Zach if you do not want to play with the older boys I will refund your money too.
I have the following parents attending with the team: Valerie Melia.
Mary St. John will now be in charge of all travel arrangements.
The following teams have enough players to attend the Maui tournament:
Boys 18 & Under (Jake - Patrick Ross - Kyle Norton - Josh Olsen - Adam - Ryan Hogan - Branden Orcco - Logan Woods - Zach Jones - STILL WAITING FOR DAVID AND RYAN!!)
Masters for Hawaii: Rob Wills - Marcus - Vaune - Edwin - Jacint - Tony - Alex Melia -
Mark St. John - Joe Peila - Magee - Mark Wasik - John Melia and a few of the 18 boys.
Masters Nationals: Entries will be coming out very soon - and I only have the following who have paid - If I do not have enough money to cover the cost of National when the entries come out we will not enter: Rob - Marcus - Edwin - Tony - Zach - need at least 6 players to enter.
We did not have enough of the younger players to sign up - I will refund the $100 deposit to:
Tyler - Max - Zach if you do not want to play with the older boys I will refund your money too.
I have the following parents attending with the team: Valerie Melia.
Mary St. John will now be in charge of all travel arrangements.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Movie Day and Step 1 Tryouts for Zone Team
The movie was great - tell us about some history on our sport! It was really nice to see my 1st water polo coach in the movie.
The test Mark gave everyone was interesting - it made everyone think about what we see, hear and do. Don't forget to do your assignment: watch TV on any sports team and report and understand what you were watching.
The Ice Cream game was funny!!! Mary you made a mess all over Al. Derek you were pretty funny just sitting back enjoying the ice cream while Joey feed you. And I saw you Eleanor giving up the front position and making Gabby get messed up. Pretty funny everyone!!
This fun carried over to workout along with the Tryouts for the Zone Team. The players trying out for the Zone Team did great - everyone (Max, Josh, Zach, Adam, Dr Phil, Mary, Eleanor, Gabby, Emilie and Santana) really stepped up their game which make your team look good!!! Many of the masters watching were very impressed!! Good job.
Don't forget your payment for the Commerce Tournament. Paid so far: Mary, McCarthy, Zach, Max, Adam, Eleanor, Derek.
The test Mark gave everyone was interesting - it made everyone think about what we see, hear and do. Don't forget to do your assignment: watch TV on any sports team and report and understand what you were watching.
The Ice Cream game was funny!!! Mary you made a mess all over Al. Derek you were pretty funny just sitting back enjoying the ice cream while Joey feed you. And I saw you Eleanor giving up the front position and making Gabby get messed up. Pretty funny everyone!!
This fun carried over to workout along with the Tryouts for the Zone Team. The players trying out for the Zone Team did great - everyone (Max, Josh, Zach, Adam, Dr Phil, Mary, Eleanor, Gabby, Emilie and Santana) really stepped up their game which make your team look good!!! Many of the masters watching were very impressed!! Good job.
Don't forget your payment for the Commerce Tournament. Paid so far: Mary, McCarthy, Zach, Max, Adam, Eleanor, Derek.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Vaune's Birthday Thank You
Team Vegas Water Polo,Thank you so very much for the many Birthday greetings and some condolences It was indeed a memorable Birthday. Special thanks to the Wills Family, Tony & Angie, Jacint, Shannon, Zach, Mario & Juliette, John, Jake, Alex, Valerie, Mark, Mary, Matt & Jen, Lorna & Bruno, Joe P., Marcus, Lee, Julie and David "Thor". I am extremely grateful!!!! See you all soon - keep smiling and be safe!!!!!
Vaune #2
Vaune #2
Commerce Tournament
Carmen was here this weekend, helping at the Festival. She has again offered her warehouse for our team to stay there during the Tournament. Here are the details:
April 5th - Saturday 12 & Under Coed
Mary, Max, Jared, Connor, Tyler, Steven, Skyler, McCarthy, Derek, Daniel, Santana.
April 6th - Sunday 14 & Under Coed
Eleanor - Emilie - Gabby - Adam - Dr Phil - Zach - Josh - Mary - Max - Santana - Fee - Hunter.
We will all leave Friday after school - time and location TBA.
$75 per player - plus your food money and help with gas. Money is due March 1st at the movie morning. Payable to: Team Vegas/Henderson
April 5th - Saturday 12 & Under Coed
Mary, Max, Jared, Connor, Tyler, Steven, Skyler, McCarthy, Derek, Daniel, Santana.
April 6th - Sunday 14 & Under Coed
Eleanor - Emilie - Gabby - Adam - Dr Phil - Zach - Josh - Mary - Max - Santana - Fee - Hunter.
We will all leave Friday after school - time and location TBA.
$75 per player - plus your food money and help with gas. Money is due March 1st at the movie morning. Payable to: Team Vegas/Henderson
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Movie Morning
Movie Morning:
Date: March 1st - Saturday
Time: 9 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Sandy
59 Desert Sunflower
Henderson NV 89002
Adam has purchased the DVD movie on Water Polo about the Hungarian and Russian Famous
Blood Bath Game. Great Movie
We will watch the Movie - have lunch - play a few team games. Cost $2.00 and bring your own drinks.
Workout rigth after this team outing!!! 12:30 pm parent pick up and take to workout. Beef Sandwiches - Chips - Dip.
MOVIE - GAMES - POPCORN - LUNCH - PRIZES!!!!
I have 6 seats in my car - I can take some to workout if you don't want to drive back to my place. Let me know Thursday.
Date: March 1st - Saturday
Time: 9 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Sandy
59 Desert Sunflower
Henderson NV 89002
Adam has purchased the DVD movie on Water Polo about the Hungarian and Russian Famous
Blood Bath Game. Great Movie
We will watch the Movie - have lunch - play a few team games. Cost $2.00 and bring your own drinks.
Workout rigth after this team outing!!! 12:30 pm parent pick up and take to workout. Beef Sandwiches - Chips - Dip.
MOVIE - GAMES - POPCORN - LUNCH - PRIZES!!!!
I have 6 seats in my car - I can take some to workout if you don't want to drive back to my place. Let me know Thursday.
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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.
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!!!!
Sunday, February 17, 2008
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.
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
Friday, February 15, 2008
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.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
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.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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!!
Aniko let's talk at workout on Thursday! Thanks again.
Parents please sign up to help!!
Friday, February 08, 2008
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
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
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
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.
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.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
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
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
Monday, January 28, 2008
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!!!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
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.
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.
Monday, January 21, 2008
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
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.
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 -
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 -
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
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
www.waterpoloplanet.com
How to skull backwards
How to protect the ball
How to egg beater
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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!!
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!!
Monday, January 07, 2008
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
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.
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.
Monday, December 31, 2007
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!!!
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.
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!!
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.
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.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
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).
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!!
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!!
Monday, December 17, 2007
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
Sandy
Sunday, December 16, 2007
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
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.
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
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
Thursday, December 13, 2007
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!!!
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!!!
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)
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)
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
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!!!
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!!!
Saturday, December 08, 2007
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!!!
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!!!!
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!!!!
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!!!!
Thursday, December 06, 2007
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!
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
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!!!
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
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)
-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)
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
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!!!
N O F O R M S - N O M O N E Y - NO P A R T Y ! ! !
DUE THURSDAY!!!
Monday, December 03, 2007
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
- 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?
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?
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