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SHALL I LOB OR LOB?

Truck Needed

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

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

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

Thanks Sandy

More Pic's - click to enlarge

Abbi - Shannon and Vinny

UP's Baby

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

Time Off

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

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

Back to Basics for everyone!!!

Great Weekend - Team Vegas/Henderson

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

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

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

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

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

SUMMER TOURNAMENT

(Click on Brackets or Game Schedule to enlarge)

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

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

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

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

Dues!! For August

The following owe dues:

Masters: Thor 4x - Edwin 3x - Jac - Tamas 2x - Kim 3x - Mike 3x - David 2x - Tim. (2x=2 months dues..etc)

Club: Gabby 2x - Josh 2x - Jarrod 2x - Sam - KC - Mur - Parker 2x - Tanner - Nick 2x.

Please pay dues before your 1st game this weekend!!!

View Athleon

Please go to Athleon: Take a look at 6 on 5 --- 1) 5 In 2) fore play

Also look at offense: Get Out

Monday: Counter Attack - go down!! Move Ball forward!! Stay out of dummy land

Wed: 6 on 5: 5 in and Fore Play.

Tournament

Vegas/Henderson Summer Tournament - here are a few rules for the weekend.

1. Everyone you must be ready for our team meeting 45 mins your game. Don't ask can I get dress, you should already be dress, don't ask can I go to the bathroom, do your business before our talks and the game. Later in the tournament your time to be ready might be less than 45 mins.

2. NO ONE IS TO GO IN THE BACK ROOM AND GET WARM UP BALLS - WARM UP BALLS WILL BE CHECK OUT AT THE CONCESSION STAND ALONG WITH THE CAPS. THE FOLLOWING PLAYERS WILL BE IN CHARGE OF GETTING WARM UP BALLS AND GAME CAPS: A'S: Robert Wills B's: Dustin C's: Shannon Club: Adam These players will be in charge of getting balls and caps and taking them back to the concession stand. Ask one of the little kids to take the warm up balls back to the concession stand before the game begins. LAST YEAR WE LOST 22 BALLS BECAUSE SOMEONE WENT IN A TOOK OUT WARM UP BALLS AND NEVER PUT THEM BACK. 22 x $27.00, we lost $594.00.

3. Masters will use the TVH Caps Club will use the smaller caps.

4. No one leaves until you ask - Please come early (ask Matt Taylor) to help set up and help clean up at the end of each day. During the day (between games) please ask if the table needs any help.

5. Bring your own water, snacks - only ref's get free water and snacks!!! Please do not eat and drink our profits.

6. Stay away from the desk if you are not working.... do not stand around and talk to the workers during or between the games.

7. Let's have a good tournament, everyone helping out and taking pride in running a great event that our guest enjoy and want to come back.

8. Evey one be respectful to our guest Ref (guess Joe too)... make sure they have water or snacks.

Monday - Counter Attack

Monday we will be working on Counter Attacks!

-Anticipate the shot, the steal, the bad pass and take off to offense or defense.
-To anticipate you must know where the ball is at ALL times.
-1 on zero: if you are past half way, turn on your back so the goalie can hit you on your hand.
-1 on zero: if you are not past half stay on your stomach and look swim for the ball.
-The top players must release for the ball!!! THE BALL LEADS THE COUNTER ATTACK!!
-We want to get the ball out - Left, Right, Center or in smaller pools Long Right, Center.

IF YOU ARE DEFENDING AT THE TOP AND YOU GO TO OFFENSE YOU MUST RELEASE OUT IF YOU ARE NOT A RELEASER YOU MUST SWIM TO THE 2 METERS OR BASE, GO BACK DOOR AND WRAP BACK UP TO THE TOP AND MAY DRIVE AGAIN (THIS IS SO HARD FOR THE DEFENSE TO PLAY DEFENSE ON YOU). IF YOU ARE THE BACK LINE YOU MUST SWIM DOWN TO THE 2 METER OR BASE.

DO NOT STOP AT HALF OR CALL FOR THE BALL TO GO BACKWARD!!!

-Always stay an offensive threat - you may become the free player. If you stop you defense will pick up another free player and our counter attack is gone.
-If you know we are going to shoot the ball go back to defense. DO NOT WATCH, you can and will watch from the bench.
-If you are on the two with a defender on you and you have a man free with the ball swim away from him/her so they can go to the center of the cage.
-If you are a release and your defnese is pressing, do not try to draw the foul, make the pass!!!

Defense on Counter:
-Know we when we are going to shoot, lose the ball and go back defense.
-Jam back to defense and once you see eveyone is picked up press!!!
-We have a goalie = you do no good to have your arm up and let them shoot or make a perfect pass to another player open on the opposite side. PRESS - PRESS - PRESS!!!

Sat Workout

The MGP will be close (swim meet) so workout will be at Whitney.

Younger Group: 1-2:15 pm
Older Group: 1:50-3:15 pm
Masters: 3:15-4:30 pm

Please read post below - notes on Offense, we will work on this tonight!!

If you have any questions on our Defense or Offense so far please email me.

Wed's Masters Workout - Offense

This offense when they are doing some type of dropping defense.

Offense – On Front/Lane Defense

They are fronting, we are having a hard time setting…. WE MUST:

Set must get out – swim out away from the ball, do so with one stroke on your stomach then backstroke out!!

We always want the ball on the weak side of the pool (lefty side). Turn keeping the ball shoulder and arm length away, head down half a second then get your head up!! This is the only way you will be able to get the ref to call a foul for you. If you try to draw a foul you will not get a foul!!

When there is a foul (and you want to anticipate this foul) the strong side flat drives down to the base and stops in front of the former setter’s defense. The former 1 now balances to 2.

What do you think should happen next? Voice your opinion at workout on Wednesday!!!

Vaune and Mary got Gold

Vaune got Gold at Senior Championships - Mary got Gold at Junior Olympics 14 Girls. Congrats to both.

Jake at Jacks

Defense for August

Know this - Understand these plays: Ask Questions!!

Everyone team must know how to Front and Lane

We may go to: In/Out Defense and the "M" Defense

M Defense

Defense In and Out

Front and Lane

Blue Ball Video

Sat's Club Workout - Big Blue Ball

Junior Olympic Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marcus

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

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

Used Car

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

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

Thanks Sandy

College Coaches - August 15th - Sat

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

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

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

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

Do a little research before you come to this meeting.

Jake Lovin It

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

SUMMER TOURNAMENT

(Click on Brackets or Game Schedule to enlarge)

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

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

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

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

Who is this?

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

Junior Olympic Up Dates

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

http://jomtzone09.blogspot.com

You can write any comments for the players.

Schedule - July 24, 25th

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

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

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

Wed back to normal schedule

All Americans - Masters

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

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

40's Women's: Lee Gottschalk

50's Women's: Vaune Kadlubek

Great Job!!!

100 And Counting

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

Club - Older and Younger Players

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

Sat Workout Moved

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

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

Workout - Sat July 18th

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

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

Jake Called

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

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

Sat - July 11th Training for Tournament

Parents and players:

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

Players for August Tournament

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

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

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

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

Thank You from Jake

Jake sent a Thank You Card to the team:

Team Vegas -

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

Jake - another picture

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

Iza's Club

Check out Iza's club in Brasil.

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

Thank You

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

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

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

Tournament Due July 7th (7/7)

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

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

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

Parents Guide

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

Team Vegas/Henderson Water Polo
Parent Code of Conduct

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

July 7th Due Date

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

For Club:
Brendan - Steven Kassinger

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

Kearns - Make Overs

Zach - and his team took 3rd place - Zach's new hair style was much improved.
Gabby - and her team took 2nd place - Gabby took a shower and the team wore shower caps.
Josh and his all male team took 1st place - there were no females on this team so they did not have anything to work with - so they went to the front desk and got a stapler and tape - too funny

Our Cadet - Jake

Payments - Club and Masters

The final payment for JO's are due tomorrow: $150.00 Give to Trish!

Don't forget about your confirmation for our August Tournament is due: July 7th!!
$25.00!!! Masters and older players only.

Younger players and parents we need your help to run the desk. Matt Taylor will be asking for your help soon.

Workout on Tue and Thur

The Whitney Ranch pool will be close this week - The younger group will move to MGP on June 30th and July 2nd - Tue and Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Happy 4th of July

No workouts on Friday and Saturday July 3rd and July 4th!! Be safe!!

DON'T FORGET YOUR CONFIRMATION IN THE AUGUST TOURNAMENT ALONG WITH $25 IS DUE 7/7TH.

Kearns Results

Great Weekend... Top 2 Things I am most proud of:

1. The hotel staff said they have many teams/groups stay in their hotel and we are the best!! This says so much about our team!

2. On Sunday after the scrimmages with players from Utah and Colorado the coaches from Colorado told me how much they enjoyed coaching the Vegas players... very respectful and knew the game.

Other great moments at the tournament:

-how much our B team improved with each game!! Great Job! Take what you learned from Kearns and work hard in workouts to keep improving.

-A's In the Gold Medal game, second quarter how intense you came out, when they got physical you did not just sink.

Great job, I really enjoyed this weekend!!!

Awards Night

Great time - Great Food - Great Friends - Great Attendance

The Awards Night was a good time with swimming, eating, watching the fights, eating, awards, eating and eating. Almost all the food was gone!!

All the players, Masters and Club were given a small water polo Antenna Ball with Team Vegas written on the ball.

We then announced the Special Award Winners:

Love of the Game: Chris Magee - Dave Thorson - Jared Parisi - Joey Defusco - Trevor Chanove.

Just Doing It: Lee Gottschalk - Dr Phil - Josh Parisi - Tyler Parker - Jorge Aguirre.

Olympian: Adrian Law - Max Taylor - Dale Corey

Hardest Worker: Rob Wills - Will Van Sittert - Adam Hegedus - Connor Chanove - Lake and Gage Curry - Nolan Benner.

Coaches Awards: Ryan Dandy - Jacint Simon - Brendan Sarnecky - Derek DeFusco - Hannah Kalsman.

Sportsmanship: Joe Peila - Jake Melia - Mia Chanove

There was also a special award given to Louie Bejarano our Commerce turned TVH player/coach/motivator.

Tony loved his team picture with all the signatures... he will hang that in a very special place!!!

I want to Thank the Masters for the book "Art of War" that night after midnight I read for about 45 mins... love this book!!! Thank you club and Masters, I love the Big Bear (Fishing) outing I will make the trip when the trout are biting!!

Tournaments

In recent Tournaments we have fallen short on players who said they will attend and then do not attend after cost have been figured out, leaving us short on playes and money to pay our bills. Because this has become an on going problem I am now going to collect a non refundable deposit when asking if you are going to attend the tournament. If you attend, your deposit will go toward the cost of the tournament, if you do not attend you will lose your deposit. And if you do not turn in your deposit by the due date you will be charged a late penalty 10-20% of the total cost (at least $20 and not more than $100). Also when signing up for the tournaments you MUST let me know you are coming late or leaving early.

For our Summer Tournament August 15 - 16th (Sat and Sunday) I need to know if you will attend, Your total cost of $25 will be collect on or before July 7th (7/7). This is for all Masters (planning on having 3 teams - A and B in the Open and a C in the "B" Division). We will also enter our older club players in the "B" Division with: Hunter, Max, Brenden, Zach, Eleanor, Dr Phil, Gabby, Josh, Connor, Adam, Ashton, Steven Kass.

Sorry - no more nice guy - this has not been fair to the team, we have been short paying for tournaments and have had to take from our fundraisers to pay the bills.

$25 is due on or before July 7th (7/7)!!

Pictures from Masters Nationals - Louie's

Dues

Following still owe dues:

Josh - Jared - Al for May and June

Magee June, Thor May/June, Edwin June, Jacint April/May/June, Adrian June, Kim June, Mike March/April/May Whit June, Peter May/June.

Masters Nationals

Great weekend of Water Polo!!! Our men's 20 and 30 teams did a great job! Much improved play!! We have been working on three things this past month:

1. Not turning the ball over by making bad passes and taking shot that feed the other teams counter attack..... We even dumped the ball.... Edwin even dumped the ball.

2. Our 6 on 5 last month in San Diego was something like 1/20... and at National we were much improved, even when we missed they were the shots we should have taken!!! In fact the game the 30's won was on a 6 on 5... drew the kickout on the counter attack - time out, we put the right people in the correct spots and scored with less than a minute to play.

3. The Art of War - making the other team think we are going to do one thing but strike in another spot.

Our women: Vaune took home one gold in the 50's and a bronze in the 40's. Lee played great!! She was a real factor in the games, she played with Vaune on the 40's and also won the Bronze... I think she was holding the famous Maureen on their last second play trying to tied the score.

Erin and Carrie played for Canada's Splash and did well, both were stars on their teams. Erin played in the 20's and Carrie played in the 20's and 30's.
Dandy's mom had a BBQ for the entire team Sat night... it was great food and we all had fun just hanging out together. After the BBQ we still had time to spend some time at the Social sponsored by the tournament... at our hotel.

I was very happy with our progress!! But we do need to swim more!!! We just don't have the pool space and time at workouts, so if you can get in and swim on your own it will really help every one's water polo.

USA Water Polo Academic All-American nominatins

USA WATER POLO ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN NOMINATION POLICY

A USA Water Polo Academic All-American is a student-athlete who has a grade point average of 3.6 or higher, has competed in a USA Water Polo national event during the 2008-2009 school year, and is a current USA Water Polo Member.

Eligibility

Must have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade during Spring of 2009.

Be a current USA Water Polo member.

Competed in a USA Water Polo National Event or National Event Qualifier. Events listed below.

Must have a 3.6 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for entire 2008-2009 academic year.

GPA for academic subjects: History/Social Science, English, Mathematics, Laboratory Science, Foreign Language Arts – Visual/Performing and Computer Science.

Required Materials

A completed application form.

An official transcript with the official seal for the ENTIRE (2008-2009) academic year is required, faxes will NOT be accepted. Transcripts may be mailed along with the application or sent separately from the school. Materials will not be returned.

A completed event verification form.*

National Events Include:
Junior Olympics
Men's 20 & Under National Championships
Women's 20 & Under National Championships
ODP Program Participant

Awards

An Academic All-American certificate will be mailed to the student-athlete.

Outstanding Achiever recognition is given to each individual who maintained a 4.0 GPA or higher.

2007-2008 Academic All-Americans

JO Deposits

Don't forget your JO deposits are due Thursday, June 11th. Give your $100 deposit to Cheryl or Wendy.

Awards - news from Angie

Hi there all!

Thank you all for being so kind enough to sign up on the "Attending Sheet" for the Awards Party. :)
It totally helps us out with the coordinating plans.


However, I noticed some of you didn't sign up for a food item yet. I will need to know what you are planning to bring by Monday, June 15, 2009. I also wanted to kindly remind you all again of the items the Master's Team members are asked to bring.

Master's Men/Women:
Please bring side dishes.
Examples of such items are as follows:
rice, potato salad, pasta salad, green salad, beans, beef brains (j/k), etc.

Note: Fruit Salads are assigned to one of the club age groups.

Also,
Peter, Dustin, Ayoup, Kerri, can you please forward me your contact information. (Email & Contact number)

Thank you and have a great day!

Angie Chanove
Email: angielvhomes@gmail.com
Cell 400-9466

Workout Change

NO Workout on Sat - MGP has a swim meet and Whitney was booked. Next Sat will be back at MGP pool regular time... then the Awards.

Thursday for club: Younger group goes to MGP from 6-8 pm Both older and younger will be at MGP 6-8 pm. Same for Friday.

June 13th Sat

The MGP will be closed - we are moving workouts to Whitney Ranch - following times:

Younger Club 1-2:30 pm
Older Club and Masters 2:3o-4 or 4:30 pm if we have a lot of older club and masters. Most masters will be at Masters Nationals.

Awards - Reminder - RSVP

RSVP to Angie - see below
Hello everyone,
This is just another friendly reminder for you all about the Awards Party taking place very soon! JUNE 20, 2009
I just wanted to ask you all to please respond to my email or call me to let know whether you are coming or not. If so, please respond as to what food item you will be bringing. Please see assignment list below.
Thank you and have a great day!
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Location: Coach Tony’s house
3842 Woodsen Bend Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89141

Time: 5:30pm- ?

Coach Tony will be providing burger patties and steaks for party.
Team members please bring assigned dishes listed below:

Master’s Men: Side dishes such as potato salad, pasta, rice etc.
Master’s Women: appetizers, sides such as rice, etc.

Club team:
10’s: chips with dip, cookie
12’s: desserts, like cakes, brownies,
14’s : appetizers, vegetable & fruit trays

EVERYONE PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS.

Please bring your family members; it will be a fun filled evening!

One more thing: Don’t forget your swimsuits and towels!

PLEASE RSVP with Angie @ (702) 400-9466.

Masters Nationals - Official Schedule

Games Times: 20's
Friday 9:45 am vs West Valley Playing at Irvine HS - Far Right - Blue Caps
(this team was 5th last year)
12:00 pm vs Olympic Club B at Irvine HS - Far Right - Blue Caps
(don't let the B fool you)

Games Times: 30'S
Friday 12:45 pm vs Olympic Club at Irvine HS - Near Left (25 yd) - Blue Caps
(Great learning experience - no turnovers or we will pay for them)
3:45 pm vs Seattle at Irvine HS - Near Left (25 yd) - Blue Caps
(Last time we played this team they were very fast and quick)

1ST GAME BE AT THE POOL 45 MINS BEFORE GAME TIME - IF YOU NEED A LONGER WARM UP GET THERE EARLY, GET IN AND GET OUT FOR OUR MEETING AND GET BACK IN. 2ND GAME ON TIME TO MEET WILL BE ANNOUNCED.

Sat Games will depend on our win/lost record... Dandy's mom has invited everyone (and your spouses) to a BBQ on Sat... Time to be announced. Everyone bring your own drinks. Dandy will have directions.

Heads up - Masters Nationals

The Official Schedule has not come out yet - I have seen an unofficial schedule:

Men's 20: Friday 9:45 am vs West Valley 25 mt pool
Friday 12 noon vs Olympic Club 25 mt pool

Men's 30: Friday 9:00 am vs Bay Area Masters 25 yd pool
Friday 11:15 am vs Costa 25 yd pool

Saturday Dandy's mom has invited the entire team to a BBQ - bring your own drinks. Time and Location to be announced once we know our game time on Sat.

Last Chance - JO's

All forms are due today for JO's.

All forms and money is due for Kearns.

Did You See Kobe

We have been talking about looking like a shooter and then making a pass or looking like you are going to shoot in the left corner and then shoot to the right corner.

DID YOU SEE KOBE IN TONIGHT'S 5TH GAME: IN THE 4TH QUARTER - HE GOT THE BALL LOOKED LIKE HE WAS GOING TO SHOOT THE BALL FROM OUTSIDE, HE JUMPED IN THE AIR, GOT THE BALL UP OVER HIS HEAD, AND THEN MADE A PASS TO ODOM WHO WAS UNDER THE BASKET. ODOM GOT THE BALL, PUT THE BALL IN THE BASKET AND WAS FOULED FOR A 3 POINT PLAY!! NOW THAT'S WHAT I HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT - don't write letters to the defense telling them what you are going to do. Don't play with blinders on!! BE A DOUBLE THREAT - BE A KOBE!!!

Saturday - Summer

From this Saturday May 30th we will be at the MGP 50 mt outdoor pool:

1-2:15 - Younger players 2-2:15 in side lane
1:45-3:15 - Older players 1:45-2 side lane warm up
3:15-4:30 - Masters

Bring Water - Sun Screen

Kearns - Junior Olympic Forms

Please turn in your forms and deposits for the Kearns and Junior Olympics. Due June 30th (Sat). Thanks!!

Olympic Development Program (ODP)

On the 1st day of ODP's, our zone team went to watch the USA Men vs Canada. There were many Olympic Players there and their coach Terry. Trevor asked Terry if he could be his official photographer and Terry said yes. These are Trevor's awesome picture. First picture is our Boys Mountain Zone Team.

Dues May

The following have not paid for May:
Masters: Thor, Carrie, Will, Waski, Marcus, Kevin, Peter 2 mos - Mike 3 mons, Jacint 2 mons.
Club: Gabby, Dale, Al, Sam, Casey, Parker, Tanner

Still owe for Nationals: Jacint - Adrian, Tamas, Joe.

This Weekend May 22-25th

Workouts for:
May 22nd - Friday Club both groups 6:30 (not 6) to 8 pm at MGP
May 23rd - Sat Club 1-2:30 pm and Masters 2:30-4 pm at Whitney
May 25th - Mon NO WORKOUT

May 26th - Back to regular workout times and location.

SUMMER SCHEDULE

June 12-13-14 (Fri-Sun) Masters National (20's)Rob, Marcus, Robert, Edwin, Tamas, Adrian, Peter, Mike, Cody, Adam Huff (Utah), Jared Huff (Utah) Dandy, Jacint. (30's)
Rob, Marcus, Tony, Dandy, Joe, Magee, Thor, Will, Jacint, Louie Bejarano, Ian, Dustin.

June 20th - Sat (Flyer out soon): Awards Ceremonies - After workout 5:30 pm at Tony's house. All Club and Parents, All Masters and spouses welcome.

June 25th - 28th Kearns Tournament: Hunter, Brendan, Max, Josh, Zach, Connor, Eleanor, Gabby, Ashton, Ben, Parker, Tanner Steven Kass, Murr, Izabella.

July 24-28th Junior Olympics: 10's: Mia, Lake, Cage, Sarah, Maci, Trevor, Molly, Jared Miao, Joey, Sam, Coach: Tony 12's: Skyler, Jared Parisi, Tyler Miao, Derek, Joey, Steven Adrian, Dale, Marcus, Nolan, Wyatt: Coach: Louie Bejarano 14's: Brenden, Max, Connor, Murr, Ashton, Connor Skeen (Col) - Adam Parkinson (Utah) Josh Nelson (Utah) Ben, Parker, Tanner, one Reno player. Coach: Sandy 16's: Josh, Zach, Hunter, players from Utah and Colorado, Arizona, Reno. Coach: Robert 18's: Dr Phil, Adam, if we can get other players from other states... tba.

August 15-16th - Host our Summer Tournament: All Masters (who attend workouts) and Older Club players and Zone Players.

October 8th to 18th - Host Brasil - Boys Teams: Born 95 and 93. Girls Teams: Born 95 and 93 and coaches. We need to house Brasil (provide a place to sleep and meals when they are in our homes). They will be going to Southern California for 3-4 days during the week. The zone will pay for van rentals. In exchange Brasil will pay for players and coaches free full board (place to sleep, all meals and all major ground transpiration).

May's Schedule

May 18th - Monday - Masters usual time
May 19th - Tuesday - Club -younger at Whitney 6:30-8:30 Older at MGP 6-8 pm
May 20th - Wed - Masters usual time
May 21st - Thur - Same as Tuesday
May 22nd - Friday - both older and younger at MGP 6:30 (not 6 pm) to 8 pm
May 23rd - Sat - Club 1-2:30 pm Master 2:30-4 pm
May 25th - Monday - NO WORKOUT

May 14-15-16th (Thur-Fri-Sat)

NO WORKOUT THUR - FRI - SAT - ALL POOLS ARE CLOSED FOR REPAIRS AND AQUATIC SUMMER STAFF MEETINGS.

WORKOUTS WILL BE A NORMAL NEXT WEEK.

Brasil Coming to Vegas

Brasil is coming to Vegas in October. They are bring 4 teams: boys born in 95 and 93, Girls teams 95 and 93... along with a few coaches. This is going to be an exchange program - we house them this Oct. In 2010 August they will provide free full board (sleep - meals) and almost all ground transportation free.

I am asking other players (ODP players) to fill out our team and in return I am also asking our zone to help pay for van rentals.

This is a heads up notice for everyone. This is a once in a life time for everyone!!
More details will follow.

Poker Tournament Pictures

Check out more photo's from the Poker Tournament... In this picture Tony is going crazy because she just hit four two's staying with a King, Two off suit. She beat Dandy, he had a full house.

Wed May 13th - 14th

May 13th - Wed No Workout - pool repairs

May 14th - Thursday - check blog - Whitney for sure is closed. MGP may finish pool repairs - check blog on Thursday... right up to 5:30 pm. IF MGP is open, both the younger and older group will workout from 6 - 8 pm.

Poker Tournament

We all want to Thank Wendy (Dirk, Joey, Sarah's mom - John's wife) she was awesome, taking care of every ones drink needs... with this group that was not an easy task! Thank you Wendy and Thank your boss for having us! Trish Taylor did an outstanding job organizing this event - as Jacint put it "This is better than having a car wash and making $100" We made money to buy more than a peanut for awards.

Winners were:
1st Place: Penny Drury
2nd Place: Mark St. John
3rd Place: Tony Chanove
All three donated their winning to back to the club - Thanks you

Here are just a few of the pictures from a fun filled night!!! You can see more photos on Athleon in photo's.

Schedule for next few weeks

May 8th - Friday Club both younger and older 6-8 pm MGP

May 9th - Sat Whitney 1-4:30 pm
CHECK THE POOL PUMP MAY STILL BE BROKEN
1-2:15 Younger
1:55 - 3:15 Older
3-4:30 Masters

May 11th - Monday - Masters 6:30-8 pm MGP
May 12th - Tuesday - younger Whitney 6:30-8:30 pm
- Older MGP 6-8 pm
May 13th - Wed - Master Pool Closed pool repairs
May 14th - Thur - Check blog - may have both groups at MGP
May 15th -Friday - NO Workout for younger and Older - pool repairs: They may open check email and this blog for updates.
May 16th - Sat - NO Workout all aquatic staff meeting

Check back if we are having workouts for Memorial weekend.