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Welcome to the world: Emme UP's new little girl... so cute!!

Master Dues

Please sign up with the front desk (MGP or Whitney) for April. The code is:
1 2 6 4 1 4 - 0 3

Players who still owe for March: Mike and Peter!!!

April 11th - Sat

We will not have a workout on Sat April 11th. Instead we want the Club players to come and watch one of the following games at Dula (the downtown pool)

April 11th - Sat - Dula
1:00 pm Game Vegas vs Washington
4:00 pm Game Vegas vs Puget Sound

Masters you are welcome to come and watch our ladies in action too.

Women's Vegas Tournament

Click to enlarge; 1st game be at the pool 1 hour before game time 8:30 am. After 1st game 30 mins before game time. Games are at Dula - downtown. Everyone owes: $70 entry fees. Date is April 11th and 12th Sat and Sunday

Fund Raiser

Spring Tournament

Thank you all for helping at our Spring Tournament. This was something we want to host every year - next year will are planning on bring back our 24 hour tournament which will include: age group and master's teams. Thank you masters for working the table (the club players felt lost because they did not have to work) also for reffin the games... this saved us so much money!!! Thank you Cheryl for taking charge of the concession stand and all the parents who helped behind the table. As usual Jake did an outstanding job as tournament director and Matt and Trish Taylor for helping Jake. Thank Louie Chanove for taking pictures and making the awards for the tournament. Joe for assigning the refs. Besides the wind and rain on Sunday it was a great tournament.

Results:
15's 1st: LAWPC 2nd TVH 3rd SB Girls 4th SB Boys 5th LAWP B 6th Commerce
12's 1st: LAWPC 2nd TVH 3rd Commerce 4th SB
10's Exhibition: 1st TVH 2nd Commerce

Thank you Louie for all your help too...

GAME SCHEDULE

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Dues

Following still need to pay dues: Adrian, Kim, Kevin, Peter, Dandy, Gabby, Josh, Jared, Tanner.

Sat after the tournament

After the tournament on Saturday, we are going to Discovery Park (the park next to Multi Gen) for a team gathering. Everyone is welcome... bring your own food, pizza, drinks.. chairs, blankets. The Brooks and Louie will be out, it will be a nice time to spend time after being indoors all day.

Sat March 21st - Discovery Park - after the last game... about 5:30-6 pm. Bring your own food, drinks and just relax.

Please be there on time!!! Crew who are working the 1st game, please come 30 mins early to help set up. Crew who are working the last game, please stay to help clean up. The club players are always there working for the Masters Tournament so be there for them!!!

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Club Players a Must Read

A few years ago Doc Hunkler (Polo Planet) wrote an Article on Play Together, Stay Together, and Succeed Together - Good reading for players who want to play in College.

http://www.waterpoloplanet.com/HTML_Hunkler_pages/25_Play_Together.html

Sandy

Masters Dues

Sorry about this - until the City gets their computer set up so the Masters can pay, please pay me: make check out to Sandy Nitta for $35.00.

Those who have paid we will make sure your payments is directed to the correct program.

Thanks - Sandy

Masters Due

When paying dues - go to the front desk at MGP or Whitney and you have to give them this #:

1 2 6 1 4 - 0 2 - cost is $35.00

High School Swimming

Saturday I had a short talk with the older age group players. The point I wanted to make regarding swimming and water polo is:

1. The swim coaches let the swimmers miss swim workouts because they are swimming on a team, so these swimmers do not have to swim for 2.5 hours and then turn around and swim another 2 hours with their club swim team. I have concerns our water polo players are not given the same set of rules and they will have to swim with the high school swim team for 2.5 hours and then turn around and workout 2 hour for water polo. Not only will they be tired they will not have time to do homework and everything is going to suffer.

2. I began our talk on Saturday about how I understand that High School Swimming is important to each of you because this is a way to get a swimming Letter. Also a time to be with friends from school. I totally understand and said this several times during the talk.

3. I also said I would hate to see them miss workouts for swimming, mainly Zach... because he was the only player giving up workouts (Masters) to swim. Thinking he needed the credits for next year. Adam and several players have me sign a form taking them out of a P.E. class and they receive the credit like they were on the team.

From what I am hearing back the kids got the wrong impression and think they cannot swim on the swim team..... I never said that and never would!!! I did say high school swimming is during the same time period before ODP's and it will hurt your chances of moving your polo forward.

Parents if you have questions - Please come talk to me!!!

Great Job Everyone

Just wanted to Thank everyone on the team (players - parents and spouses) - on the drive home tonight I was thinking about the Master Festival - the up coming tournament we are hosting in March, about the San Diego Tournament for our men's masters team and about the April tournament our women (and club girls) will be playing in.

How far we have come in these past few years and the future of our team looks so bright. I can hardly wait. There are so many players and parents who have helped out,,,,,, i.e. Friday they had the baby goals at the Festival and within mins we had a truck and got the correct goals at the MGP.

A special Thanks to Tony who has helped me so much.... Thank You Tony!!! The other special Thanks is to Jake, boy are we going to miss him!!!

The masters have improved so much - I look back at the 1st game we played at ASU and we did not play that well... that night I could not sleep thinking "Did I teach them anything" and now I look at our team and we have come so far... our team now could beat the TVH team by 10 goals. I look back at our club team and remember the kids in their suits and caps on 1 hours before their game time and no place to warm up and stayed in their suit at 7 am in the cold. And look at us now!!!

What is even more important look where we are headed!!! .... where are we headed?

How about going to Brasil in August 2010? !!!! ??? !!!! Gives everyone 18 months to plan and save. "don't say no it cost too much" Plan and save.... if your entire family can not go - that is OK we will watch and take care of your kids.... or spouses we will watch and take care of your husband/wife. Let's Do it....

I have written the coaches in Brasil .... they will set something up for us. Trip of a lifetime!!!!

New Team Site

Very soon I will not be posting on this site. Everyone needs to sign up on:

www.athleonsport.com - create an account and join our team by searching for our team name. Our add code is: TVH

This is a great site - you can check it out daily - I have begun a playbook online which all our members can study... but the best part is I can email everyone with updates and if you wish when I sent out messages you can get it on your phone (TEXT). So, if the pool calls me and said "The pool is closed tonight" and this comes at 6 pm I can text everyone.

Please sign up today.

Masters Festival

I want to Thank everyone who worked the Festival!!!!!!! All the Master Festival Players loved the event, how much they learned, how organized we were and how much fun they had. This was a reflexion of our entire Team Vegas/Henderson Polo family, from every parent, players both club and masters. So many people came up me and told me how they loved how great our people/players were, how helpful, polite and just great people you are all. This is the reputation we want everyone to go away with which means they will come back again.

So everyone who helped make this a successful event - Great Job and Thank you very much.... I am really proud of the group/family we have with Team Vegas/Henderson!!!

Feb Dues

Following still need to pay for Feb:
-Santana - Ashton - Josh - Jared - Waski - Marcus - Shane

Friday - Master Festival

Great job Team Vegas - really proud of each of you. So many players - staff told me what great kids you were... also the VIP coaches said you masters were awesome on the water.

One day down - two more to go!! Keep up the great job!!!

Saturday Workout

With the Master Festival this weekend all the coaches will be busy but the pool will be open from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm - Club players can only get in if a Masters gets in the water with you. Do not fool around!!!

USWP Cards - Masters

I am still waiting for the following players to register with USWP:

Marcus - Adrian - Edwin - Thor - Dandy - Mike!!! Please do so this week, register for the Gold since you are all going to play at Masters Nationals.

Masters - Monday

We will have workout on Monday Feb 16th. 7-9 pm at UNLV.

Bowling

Marques bowling good bye party was fun!! All of you are better off in the water and with a water polo ball in your hand. Every notice how crazy you all (Marques - You All) get when Lou brings out the camera.... bunch of hams.

And Dr. Phil that was not very nice of you to mix up all the shoes then tie them in knots with another shoe that did not match. (lol - it was Josh's mom and I).

Santana you owe me a Pepsi!!

Marques will really will miss you....

HELP NEEDED

Calling all trucks - Calling all homes with extra space - Calling all able bodies.

As most of you know UNLV will be closing for repairs begin in March. We will need to store our goals (2 stand up - 1 floater) Nets. And move our ball cart from UNLV to the MGP.

Our last workout at UNLV will be Feb 25th - Wed. and we want to move our equip out before March 1st.

Let me know if you have a truck to move the equip or a place to store the one, two or all three goals.

Thanks Sandy

Party for Marques

As you all know Marques will be leaving with his parents to Texas next week. So, this Friday at 4:45 pm we will meet at Sunset Station/Casino Bowling, to party with our buddy Marquez. Cost $5.00 per person, includes bowling and pizza. Give your money to Eleanor or Hunter. We have the lanes till 7 pm. Bring socks!!!

Masters - Tournament

Great NEWS we are in San Diego Tournament... May 1-3rd. They were overloaded with teams wanting to get in... they only allowed 16 teams in this tournament. We are in KAOS and other good teams did not make the cut. So we have to bring our best game to San Diego so we are asked to come back next year.

The cost for the tournament is: $85 per player plus your cost of hotel, meals, transportation. Please pay before the end of the month.

The following need to register with USWP (you can do this online) - sign up for the Gold membership since everyone will be playing at Masters Nationals.
-Rob, Marcus, Jake, Jacint, Tomas, Adrian, Matt Brooks Jr, Edwin, Robert, Dandy, Mike, Thor. Already registered: Our Club, Sandy, Tony, Magee, Joe.

Plan on playing late Friday and going to approx 4 pm on Sunday. They have listed a few hotels that are $180 per night... I will check into the Embassy Suites, might be cheaper and comes with a great breakfast and can sleep more per room.

They have a few socials planned... if you would like to go I will email you the info.

Personal Assistants

Personal Assistants - have you emailed your VIP coach/staff for the Masters Festival?

If you have not please do so before Monday!!! Feb 9th.

Trevor - Lynn Wittstock
Derek - Lynn Comer Kachmarik
Mia - Trina
Dale - Pedro
Joey/Steven - Dion
Nolan - Dave
Molly - Louie

Sat Workouts

Don't forget we are back to normal Saturday workout times:

Younger Club: 1-2:15 pm
Older Club: 1:55 (in the water) to 3:15 pm
Masters: 3:15 to 4:30 pm

Pictures from University of Arizona

First Annual Super Polo Games

Great games yesterday!!!

Club Older: Black, Eleanor's team won by a few goals. Good team work and great Hunter was a wall!!

Club Younger: Black, Eleanor's team won by several goals but White's made a good run towards the end.

Masters: Boy we keep score and the level of the game raises by 99 out of 100 degrees. It was tied at the end of the game and we went to a shoot out: Ryan's team won.

It was fun - we will do this next year again. I want to Thank the Captains of each team: Eleanor and Zach club - Ryan and Jake masters. And a big Thank you to Jake and Lou for walking up and down the pool, blowing their whistles, not getting paid all to help our team.

Sad News

As some of you may already know Trish's father (Max and Maci's grandfather) passed away last week. The service will be:

Sat Jan 31st
11:00 am
St. Thomas Catholic Church
On Pecos between Wigwam and Windmill

Sat Jan 31st - Super Polo Games

In honor of the Super Bowl we will be having our own "Super Polo Game"

Club: Be at the pool by 12:45 pm - you will be finished by 3:15 pm

Masters: Be ready to play at 3:30 pm. 3-3:15 you can do an easy swim. 3:15-3:30 warm up passing - shooting. Game time: 3:15 pm

Club and Masters

Few reminders:

1. Club we still have DVD's for sale - I watched this last night, it is awesome. Lou did a great job. Next year we will put masters pictures in the DVD. DVD's are $10.00 each.... see Dale's Mom.

2. This Sat's workout will be our 1st Annual Super Pool Game (in honor of the Super Bowl). Thursday the Team Captain will select team and both groups (older and younger) will begin at 12:45 and end at 3:15 pm.

3. Master's Sat workout 3:15 to 4:30 pm and we will have our 1st Annual Super Pool Game. (Hunter need to to stay Marcus will not be there on Sat - Hunter for the month of Feb on Mon and Wed please come to masters).

4. We have suits - towels - bags in stock.... see Tony.

5 Masters still waiting to hear if we are in for the San Diego Tournament in May.

6. Mark down these dates, everyone will need to be free to work our Festival and Age Group Spring Tournament: Feb 20-22nd and March 20-21nd.

7. Master's don't forget March 2nd we start working out at the Multi Gen Pool Mon and Wed 6:30-8 pm. You only pay the $35.00 to the City, you can sign up online or at the front desk at either Whitney or MGP.

Team Suits, Bags, Towel, etc

Masters we now have the following items in stock:
Women's suits - Men's suits - Bags (large/small) Backpacks - Towels - T-Shirts - Sweatshirts.

See Tony

Masters

As you know the UNLV pool will be closed March 1st to at least Jan 2010. I met with the City of Henderson and we are going to be working out at the Multi Gen Pool (50 mt Outdoor Pool) from 6:30 pm to 8 pm Monday and Wednesday. Saturday's at Whitney Ranch, the dues will be paid to the City of Henderson for $35 a month.

You can sign up at the front desk at both pools (MGP or Whitney). The codes for the dues are:

March: 126414 - 02
April: 126414 - 03
May: 126414 - 04

This is better than going to Dula and swimming with toilet paper!!

Club - Sat - Jan 24th

News: Sat Lou has made DVD's of the kids from years past to the present. If you watched the DVD at our Xmas Party this one is even better: Lou has added more picture. We are selling them for $10 as a team fund raiser. Bring your money, help support the team.

I will meet with any parents Sat 1 pm to talk about the ODP (Olympic Development Program) Zone Team. United States Water Polo has made a few new changes that are important to our players.

Up Coming Events:
Feb 20-22, 2009 - Master Festival - club players will be working.
March 21-22, 2009 - Age Group Spring Tournament - master will be working.
May 1-2-3, 2009 - Master San Diego Tournament (if they have room)
May 9th - First Annual Team Vegas/Henderson Poker Tournament
June 6th - Awards Picnic
June 12-13-14,2009 - Master Nationals - Irvine, CA
July - Junior Olympic - 10's coed 12's boys 16's boys
August 15-16, 2009 - Master Summer Tournament - club players will be working

ODP - Zone Team

Anyone interested in trying out for the Zone Team and going onto the ODP I will meet with you tonight. Jan 22nd - Whitney 6:30 pm

Sandy

Palm Spring Tournament

The Palm Springs tournament has been canceled - Palm Springs did not send out entries in time and they only had a few teams enter. I will bring my check book and refund the money to: Steven - Murphy - Ashton - Adam. Did I miss anyone?

Our next tournament will be: March 20 and 21st - Sat and Sunday. We are entering:
10 & Unders
12 & Unders
15 & Unders

Men's Tournament May 1,2,3rd

San Diego will be hosting a Men's Tournament May 1, 2, 3rd (Friday, Sat, Sun). This is about one month before Masters National (Master's National is our #1 tournament for the year), can we get enough players to attend both San Diego and Masters, can you get off work that many days and the cost for both?

I will ask you on Wed if you can attend.

Women's Open Tournament

The University of Washington is hosting a tournament here in Vegas again. We have the following players so far: Vaune, Lee, Shannon, Eleanor, Gabby, Santana, Carrie. Erin are you in? Sandy Vessey will be our goalie and bring a few subs with her: Laura Baker and Teresa Breckon Bixby.

April 11th and 12th - I think the games will be a Dula. Sent the entry fee in today. Cost to players - cover entry fee which will depend on the # of players we have... from $40 to $50 each.

Steven Kassinger

Congratulations to Steven!! Steven is presently in Washington DC for Obama's Presidential Inauguration. Our Steven is a member of the Green Valley March Band, which was one of millions high school bands to be select to play for this Historic occasion.

Wow what an honor!! Steven we are all very proud of you!!!

Masters - Monday Yes Workout

We will have workout on Monday same time same place.

Dues

Following still owe dues:

Club: Josh, Jared, Eric, Estell, Al, Santana, Lake, Cage, Brenden.

Masters: Thor, Chris, Edwin, Wasik, Marcus, Zac Jr - Mike - Kim - Shane - Erin

Magee and Wasik

Go to usawaterpolo.com - US Water Polo did a little story on the Masters Festival we are hosting this Feb and used a picture of Magee's team which included Mark Wasik.

Some of our masters should think about signing up: Leo, Nelson, Kim, Lynsy, Shannon (the cannon) Lee, Wasik, Will.... you will learn new things from great coaches and have fun.

Club and Masters - Workout Times for Sat

We are breaking the Saturday workouts into 3 different groups:

Younger Club:
1-2:15 (1-2 in the water 2:15 on deck classroom)

Older Club:
1:50 - 3:15 -1:50-2 pm warm up on your own in lane closes to our area DO NOT
make us tell you to get in the water.
-2-3:15 pm Scrimmage

Masters:
3:15 - 4:30 -3:15 to 3:30 Warm up on your own in the lane closes to our area.
-3:30-4:30 pm Scrimmage

Masters

Beginning March 2, 2009 the UNLV pool will be closed and will not be reopened till Jan 2010 (10 months).

I have made arrangement to workout at the 50 mt outdoor pool on Monday and Wed's from 6:30 to 8 pm. Everyone will have to register with the City at the front desk. There is a slight cost increase to $35.00 a month.

Get those parka's and big towels out. We will continue at UNLV until March 2nd.

Whitney and MGP

The City of Henderson has cut the Aquatic budget, they have cut their staff hours which means they will not have staff to take out or put back the lane lines and goals. So the players will be moving lane lines and goals.

Everyone help!!! I do not want to see 10 people standing by the ball cart waiting for balls - the little kids will get the balls, the older players will take out goals, the rest are doing lane lines.

Thanks

Holiday Party

FUN night yesterday. Thank you Leaders for hosting the party, the kids loved the upstairs Wii, Air Hockey and the Pool Table downstairs... I think the parents like it more keeping the noise in one place.

Tony great beef and chicken as usual, all the side dishes and sweets were awesome. Adam your Oreo bon bon was the hit - ask John!!

The gift exchange was pretty funny - the best was when Al wanted someone to take her puzzle gift and then she got a box of cereal - lol. Al's new name the cereal girl.

Eleanor and Jake thanks for doing a great job setting all this up.

Congratulations Dandy and Shannon

Dandy got engaged over the holidays - Congrats!!!! So we threw balls at Dandy tonight.... Dandy was brave and went off the high board closes to the deck and got nailed by at least 3 balls.... he was protecting himself all the way down.

And I did not find out until after workout and the lane lines were in, the balls were put away - OUR Shannon also got engaged!! She did not want to say anything, she remembers when she was 11 years old and got nailed by a ball and she had a big bruise for 6 months. So Congrats Shannon!!!

Welcome Andre

If you see some guy on deck talking to the Goalies, this is our new Goalie Coach:

Andre Setaghian, he coached at Burbank High School where his teams all did well. When you get a chance introduce yourself to Andre and welcome him to our Polo Family.

Club Info

We will not be having workouts on Friday: till it warms up. We can only get into the Outdoor MG Pool on Fridays.

Holiday Party this Sat at 5 pm - check with Jake or Eleanor.

Older players going to Palm Spring make sure you/parents have spoken with Trish.

I am setting up a tournament here in Vegas/Henderson for the club:
Date: March 20-21st
Age Groups: 10 & Unders - 12's & Unders and 15 & Unders
We will need parents and Maters to help run the table, ref, snack stand.
More info to follow!!

Please pay dues on the 1st day we have workouts of each month.

Club Party

Here is the info for the Club Party:

When: Jan 10th 2009
Time: 5:00 pm
Where: Ashton's House
8214 Belmont Valley St
Las Vegas, NV 89123

What to Bring: Male Club Players Dessert Female Club Players: Side Dishes

Bring the worst gift you received from the holiday and we will be exchanging them during the party. Write your name on your gift. If you do not bring a gift you will not be able to participate in the exchange. The gift exchange is limited to the players.

All Club players must also pay five dollars for themselves and an additional five dollars per guest to help cover the cost of meat, utensils and drinks.

Give your money to Jake or Eleanor along with the following info:

Name (club player):
Number attending (including player) x $5.00
Dish Bringing:

Happy New Year

Everyone have a Happy - Safe - Healthy New Year!!!

New Year Resolution for TVH: Do not shoot the ball just to shoot the ball... every time we take a bad shot this means the other team has a chance to score a goal. You all know (or you should all know) you and your teammates work much harder on defense then offense - by taking those off balanced shots you are giving them the ball so they can score.

Because you are free (no one is on you or pressing you) does not mean you can shoot the ball. The ideal goal is for you to have the ball looking like a shooter and someone makes a move (RB, drive for inside water, defense makes a mistake) and you pass the ball to the open person and GOAL... because the goalie was set on you, because the person who got opened their defense was out of position. On the other hand I don't want to see when someone is open not to take the shot or we are Red on our shot clock or the end of the quarter or game and we don't shoot the ball.

Monday's master workout and Tuesday's club workout was like watching a rerun!! Both teams SHOT the ball even if your man was on you, or the goalie was set on you. (I am getting a headache writing all this)

Your teammates will know to go back defense because you are open to take the shot and we won't get burnt on the Counter Attack.

See you Next Year! Sandy

Pictures from Commerce

Here are pictures from Commerce - you can buy from Alan.

http://mywaterpolopics.smugmug.com/gallery/6876022_mbSYU#P-1-16

Wild Blue Yonder

Congratulations to Jake - he has been officially excepted into the Air Force Academy. This Monday Jake will be flying off the high board while we throw balls at him - don't miss out on the fun!!!

Workouts

Workouts:

Tuesday
Club: 6:30-8 Younger - Whitney
6:30-9 Older - Whitney

Sat: 1-2:30 Club - Whitney
2:30-4 Masters - Whitney

Monday: Masters - unlv 7-9 pmn
Tuesday Club same as above
Sat: Same as above

Jan 5th - back to normal - Masters 7-9 pm UNLB and Sat's 2:30-4 pm Whitney
Jan 6th - back to normal - Club - T/Th 6:30-8 Younger 6:30-9 Older - Sat 1-2:30 Whitney.

Club

Following please pay your Dec dues:

Marcus - Al - Gabbby - Brenden

Masters Monday

Don't forget Monday Holiday Scrimmage - Hard Rock for dinner and gift exchange $10 limit. Be on time for scrimmage 6:55 pm - players late owe a round of drinks!! (Looks like Magee is paying)... lol

See you Monday..

Pictures from ASU

Click on picture to enlarge:

Workout Sat

WE WILL HAVE WORKOUT SAT AT THE MULTI GEN POOL - 1-2:30 PM CLUB AND 2:30-4 PM MASTERS.

M A S T E R ' S - DON'T FORGET MONDAY GIFT EXCHANGE $10.00 LIMIT:
7:00 - 8:00 PM SCRIMMAGE
8:00 - OUT DRESS AND GO TO HARD ROCK
8:15 - DINNER $7.77 STEAK AND SHRIMP OR $9.99 PRIME RIB AND DON'T FORGET THE
AWESOME HOT CARMEL APPLE PIE.
GIFT EXCHANGE - $10 LIMIT

Al's and Magee's Snowmen

Eleanor - Santana's

Eleanor that is one big snowman!!

2 More Snowmen

Zach and Taylor's attempt at a snowman:

Snowman - Brenden and Steven Kass

NO WORKOUT TH AND FRIDAY

BESIDES, IT BEING COLD OUT THERE, THE WATER AT THE MGP IS STILL ON THE COLD SIDE. CHECK BACK FOR SAT'S WORKOUT.

SEND YOUR SNOWMAN PICTURES... SANDY

SNOW MAN CONTEST - TREVOR

SNOW MAN CONTEST

SANDY'S ENTRY

Club - No Workout

No Workout Thursday and Friday.... Dec 18th and 19th. Check back for Sat's workout.

Don't forget to build your snowman and send your pictures to me: tweetwo@cox.net

If you send the picture in jpeg I can post on the blog. Winner to be announced at the next workout = whenever that will be.

SNOW MAN/WOMEN CONTEST

BUILD A SNOW MAN/WOMEN - TAKE A PICTURE - SEND TO: tweetwo@cox.net

WIN A PRIZE FOR THE BEST SNOWMAN/WOMEN....

KEEP CHECKING THE BLOG FOR WORKOUT UP DATES!!!

SANDY

Masters

NO WORKOUT TONIGHT - DEC 17TH - WED!!!! UNLV CLOSED THE CAMPUS DOWN. MY STREET HAS SNOW ABOUT 4 INCHES HIGH.

CHECK BLOG FOR SAT'S WORKOUT.

Chalk Talk Recap

1. Ask Questions
2. Know where the ball is at and your man
3. Know where all the other players are at all times
4. Inches can be the difference between a goal or your man not even getting the ball
4a.Inches can be the difference between stealing the ball or getting kicked out
5. Defense means to be on your man or in position so your man cannot get the ball
6. Jam center - don't let the other team swim closer to our goal uncovered
7. Roles on a team - Starting off: Defense Midway: Defense and a little offense
Vet: Offense and defense - you only get to play offense when your defense is
great.
8. Coaching styles
9. Dedication
10.College - study - prepare so you don't miss workouts because of homework.

Great group!!! Good popcorn!! Good comments!!! Good questions!!!

Club - Tuesday and Congrats

Rain - Snow or Shine we will meet at my house for a chalk talk and watch a video of the 12's at Commerce this past weekend.

Congrats to the following players who made the All Tournament Team this weekend:

14's: Hon Men: Max Taylor
12's: 1st Team: Mary Brooks 2nd Team: Connor Chanove Hon Men: Sky Chanove
10's: 1st Team: Dale Corey 2nd Team: Hannah Kalsman and Marques Deleeon Hon Men: Trevor Chanove.

Great Job to the All tournament players - remember it was your teammates that help you make the team. Everyone should be keeping track of any honors you win. You will need to put on your Water Polo Resume when applying to colleges.

Club

Since Whitney is closed this week and Tuesday it is going to rain - we will meet at my house for chalk talks - bring a note book, paper and pencil.

Date: Dec 16th - Tuesday
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm
Place: 59 Desert Sunflower Circle
Henderson, NV 89002

Sandy

Club

The following players have not paid dues: Must do so before you leave on Friday for the tournament.

Marcus - Al - El - Gabby - Dr Phil & Steven (2 months Oct and Dec) Brendon.

Masters

Following players have not paid dues:
Edwin - Thor - Will - Adrian owes $10 - Mike - Kim - Lynsdy - Chris

Masters

No workout this Sat Dec 13th. Next week normal workout times.

Dec 22nd - Monday after our Xmas game (please be on time) we will only go for 1 hour then head to the Hark Rock (777 Special) for our Xmas gift exchange - bring a gift $10.00.

No Workout Dec 24th and we will be back Dec 27th 2:30-4 pm at Whitney.

Club

All groups will be at the MGP next week - Dec 16th (Tue), Dec 18th (Thur), Dec 20th (Sat) They will be doing work at the Whitney Pool.

Club - Older Players

Don't forget workouts will be at Whitney 6:30 - 9:00 pm. 6:30-7 pm Dryland 7-7:30 pm Conditioning/Help with younger players. 7:30-8:15 Drills. 8:15-9 pm Scrimmage.

Shoulder

The longer you play no matter how young or old you are, shoulders can only take so much and it is up to you to prevent injuries. The drawings above are some of the ways you can build your shoulders to help prevent injuries.

Club

Don't forget this week and till the spring the older group will be Whitney

Tue and Thur 6:30 pm to 9 pm.

We might keep our Friday workout at MGP... we will let you know week by week.

ASU Results

This weekend Jake - Ryan - Carrie and Joe played in the ASU Coed Tournament. Others who joined TVH: Craig Wilson (Oly Goalie), Margo Miranda (former National team player and TV player), Jocelyn Wilkie (former National Team player), Kyle and Hogan from Reno and Robbie from Penn.

We scrimmage Drew team on Friday night - we played pretty good for our 1st game and playing together.

We won all three games on Sat against: West Hollywood beat them by 6 or 7 goals, ASU was our best game be them by 3 goals, Sun Devil (Drew's B Team) won by several goals. This put us 1st in our bracket and played for the 4th year Burlingame... we lost this game as we were without Wilson (goalie) and Kyle our only hole set, Mark and AJ (players on ASU) played in the cage for us. Burlingame was too strong and experienced for our young men!!! We lost the final game 3-7.

Looking at all the team we had the best defense allowing the least amount of goals and in the final game we played a driving game instead of working the ball into set and worked out well for us. Good job by all!!!

Clock Fund

I want to Thank the following players for their donation toward paying the City of Henderson for the clock that was broken at our Summer Tournament.

Rob, Robert, Magee, Shannon, Zach, Jake, Joe, Lee, Jacint, Greg, Tony, Vaune, Mark, Rick and Louie B.

We fell short on the donations so Marcus has made a donation to match what we have raised. We have now paid for the city for the clock with a few bucks left over.

Again, Thank You all for helping the club....

Masters Xmas Gathering - Club Xmas Party

Masters: Looks like everyone is busy and we really don't have a free weekend to have a Xmas Party. So: Dec 22nd Monday we will workout 7-8 pm then go to the Hard Rock and have the famous 777 Special and have a gift exchange. Gift limit $10.00 Your family is welcome... in fact anytime we do stuff like this bring your family.

Club: We will be having our Xmas Party after Xmas Jan 10th after our workout at Ashton's home. Bring your worst gift or $10 limit gift. Pot Luck - more details will follow from Jake and Eleanor.

Workout Changes - Club and Masters

The MGP pool will be closed for repairs from Dec 7th to Dec 15th.

Club Older Group: Tue and Thur everyone will workout at Whitney 6:30-9 pm

No workout on Friday and Saturday!!

Masters: No workout on Saturday - Dec 13th.

Club Workout

Looks like no rain (as of 10:30 am) so we are at MGP - regular time.

Sandy

Thank You

I want to Thank the following players for donating money to help cover the cost of the clock we broke at our summer tournament.

Magee - Rob - Robert - Shannon - Gregg - Zach - Jake - Joe - Lee - Jacint - Tony - Vaune - Mark - Rick!!

We are still short of our total cost.

Marathon

Hey Gang,

Did you know the money raised from working 1 (ONE) day of the year pay for equipment the teams need. We buy balls, caps and most important is always there to help cover whatever is short from trips. This year since we did not make much on the garage sale it helped pay for awards for the club and masters. All this for only 1 (ONE) day of work!!!

Do you realize how much work Rob Wills does on this Marathon? For about one month he has been asking everyone, every workout to help. We only have 6 people who are totally completed with forms and about 100 players or parents who have not stepped up to help!!! How would you feel if you were Rob and asking the same old questions, can you work, did you bring your forms and getting the same old answers: I can't work, let me check my schedule, OH I forgot my forms. Rob not only getting people to work, filling out forms, making sure everything is correct... Rob has also attended meetings, he will meet with everyone to set up stations - directions - working a few hours before everyone and staying later than everyone making sure things are done correctly, writing and or meeting with directors after the Marathon, and some can't remember to return your forms.

Some of you have made other commitments you and we understand... but some of you either think let someone else do work and I guess some of you just don't care.

By Saturday (for club) and Monday (for masters) if we do not have all the forms and drivers - next year we will not work the Marathon and we will collect $50.00 per player to help cover cost for equipment and cover the cost of trip we are short on. Along with the $20 person for team expenses.

Happy Thanksgiving - YES, even for those who don't give!!! Thank You Rob!!!

Club - Tuesday Workout

For the group that is at the Multi Gen Pool - IF IT RAINS WE WILL GO TO WHITNEY FROM 6:30 PM TO 9 PM. CHECK THIS BLOG AGAIN TUESDAY BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR WORKOUT!!!

RIGHT NOW WE ARE STILL AT MGP...OUTDOORS.

CHECK TUESDAY 5:30 PM....

Masters - Tournament

Next week I will be asking everyone if they plan on playing at Masters Nationals. This will be held in Irvine, California June 12-14, 2009 (Friday am to Sunday pm). Cost approx $100-$120 depending on how many player enter.

I would like to enter two teams: Men's 20 and Men's 30's.

20 Team: Edwin - Robert - Chris - Adrian - Tomas - Mark - Mike - Peter - UP - David.

30 Team: Magee - Dandy - Zach - Joe - Jacint - Thor - Greg - Will - Tony - Rick - Louie - Drew.

Ladies if you want to play at National I can find you teams to play with. (Shan - Lee - Carrie - Kim) Erin and Vaune already have teams to play with.

Other Tournaments: With Nationals in June and being our next tournament we are working towards..... Would you be able to enter the following:

ASU Men's - March approx cost: $120 each (entry fees are almost $700)?
Pre League: Our zone master/college/open team will play in two tournaments cost would be from $200-$250 plus your travel-hotel-meals to two locations: Kearns in Utah and either Col or Arizona.

Think about it and I will ask you next week.

Congrats!!!

Congratulations to Josh and Ashton, they were selected to attend the Holiday Camp at the United States Olympic Training Center this Dec. Both of our players will be training with some of the top players across the United States.

Good luck and make Team Vegas/Henderson proud!!

Tuesday - Nov 18th

Just got a call from Whitney Ranch - they are closing the pool tonight, a light is blinking on and off and needs to be worked on.

EVERYONE COME TO THE MULTI GEN POOL 6-8 PM (6:30 IN THE WATER).

HolidaySchedule

Holiday Schedule:

Nov 26 Wed Off
Nov 27 Th Off - Happy Turkey Day!!!
Nov 28 Fri Off - Happy Left Over Day!!

We are back in to work off all that Turkey Sat normal time 1-2:30 Club 2:30-4 pm Masters - check: make sure we have not gone back to Whitney (indoors).

Dec 24 Wed Off
Dec 25 Th Off - Happy Holiday
Dec 26 Fri Off

We are back to work off all the goodies you have eaten over the past 3 days - normal time - check make sure we have not gone back to Whitney (indoors)

Dec 31 Wed Off
Jan 1 Th Off
Jan 2 Fri Off

Back Sat - normal times.

Dues

The following players owe dues:

Dr Phil and Steven - last month and this month
Brenden - Josh - Jared

Masters:
Edwin (last month - did you pay for U of A?) this month
Will - Adrian - Mike 20 - Tomas 5 - Kim last month and this month - Lindsay this month.

So far for the clock fund we have the following making a donation: Rob and Robert Wills, Magee, Shannon, Zach, Jake, Joe, Lee, Jacint, Gregg, Tony, Vaune, Mark, Rick and Louie.. from 20 to 60 dollars. $690 so far.

Two reminders

1. Marathon sign up: This is one of our yearly fund raisers...We need every one's. Please see Rob Wills - Masters or Tony for Club.

2. Club don't forget your money for the Commerce Tournament is due tomorrow:
Nov 13th - Thursday

Monday at Masters

Take your best shot Monday!! Louie B's birthday and he is coming to workout on Monday - show up and take your best shot at Louie going off the 3mt diving board!!!

After workout let's head to the Hard Rock for the famous 777.

ps - Jacint after that river 7 last night on Dandy... Watch out! Oh yeah I think Vaune also owes you one after that other river card. Jacint bring ice to workout. lol

Commerce & Orange County Tournament

Reminder: The 10's, 12's and 14's will be entering in the Commerce and Orange County Tournament Dec 13-14 (Sat/Sun). Flyer's and emails have been sent out to all parents/players. Reminder Cost for the tournament is due Nov 13th - Thurs. Give to Sandy or Trish Taylor.

More info will follow as soon as money and forms have been turned in.

Marcus

Hey Marcus was up for re election on Tuesday - he won 70% to 30%. Congrats Marcus!!

Master's Shot Clock Fund Drive

During our Summer Tournament the clock dropped and the City has asked us to replace the broken clock. Instead of a Candy Sale, Car Wash we are asking the masters donate toward this fund. So far the following have made donations of $50 or more:
Chris Magee, Tony, Vaune, Mark, Rick, Rob, Robert, Jake. The City has given us till the end of the year... We need your help..... Thank you in advance.

Reminders

-We are checking into working for the Las Vegas Marathon, so keep the 1st weekend in December free. We will need everyone (master players and club parents) to help drive the trucks.

-Magee said his house should be finished and has offered his house to host a New Years Eve Party.

-Jake and Eleanor are making plans for our Xmas Party... stay tuned.

-Flyer's should be coming out this week for the club teams - 10's and 12's at Commerce and 14's in Orange County. 2nd weekend in December.