WATER POLO: USA Women Open 2013 Holiday Cup With 12-9 Victory Over The Netherlands
The USA Women’s Senior National Team got off to a good start at the 2013 Holiday Cup, topping the Netherlands 12-9 at Foothill High School.
USA Water Polo Names Jack Kocur Men’s Senior National Team Assistant Coach
Jack Kocur: “I am thankful that Coach Udovicic and the USA Water Polo Federation trust in my ability to help this program achieve excellence and am thrilled for the opportunity to continue working under one of the best coaches in the world.”
2013 Holiday Cup & FINA World Cup Qualifiers Hit Orange County This Month
The USA Men’s and Women’s Senior National Teams will be in action this month when the Holiday Cup and qualifications for the FINA World Cup hit Southern California.
USA Water Polo Announces Coaching Staffs For Men’s Pipeline National Teams
“We are fortunate to bring together coaches of this caliber to help guide our national teams and build the necessary foundation for our pipeline,” said Udovicic, USA Men’s Senior National Team Head Coach.
Tony Tuesdays: Being in the Zone
Azevedo: “One of questions I am asked most often is how to best prepare for important games, and knowing how to get in the zone is essential. For me, “being in the zone” is playing consistently well, doing whatever it takes to win, and playing selflessly for the team.”
Women’s Water Polo National Team Announces Roster For Canada Cup
The USA Women’s Senior National Team is set to compete at the Canada Cup this December 2-8 in Gatineau, Canada. Team USA will take on Canada and Australia twice before the championship on December 8.
SOCAL Girls & Vanguard Boys Take Gold At 2013 Champions Cup
Despite a tornado warning that delayed the start of the boys division championship game, the event was a great success with the boys of Vanguard winning their first Champions Cup crown and the girls of SOCAL earning gold for the fourth time in the last five years.
USA Water Polo Names John Abdou High Performance Director
John Abdou, a veteran collegiate and national team coach, has been named High Performance Director for USA Water Polo. In…
Tony Tuesdays: Sports and Diet
Azevedo: “Today I want to talk about something that I am very passionate about, FOOD. I consider myself a foodie and really enjoying trying all different kinds of cuisines. But I will go into detail about my culinary adventures another time, because today I want to focus on athletes and nutrition.”
Choosing the Best Water Polo Camp
Tony Azevedo: “Millions of kids (and their parents) all around the world spend tons of money every year at camps across all sporting disciplines. There are so many options to choose from that it can be very overwhelming and difficult to know which ones are really worth it. Today I’ll tell you a little bit about my background with camps and a few tips for choosing the best ones.”
Paraplegic water polo player Zach Pickett defies odds – Feature Video
Just 15 months after a horrific diving accident leaving him paralyzed from the chest down, Zach Pickett inspires with a quiet and unassuming spirit, a courageous and harrowing story, and a positive and straightforward attitude.
Tony Tuesdays: Azevedo Signs with Sao Paulo Brazil Water Polo Team
Tony Azevedo, aka The Savior, is a 4-time Olympic water polo player, graduate of Stanford, and the current captain of the US…
Team London Takes Home Futures 50 Classic Title
Comprised of a mix of the top women’s water polo athletes in the United States, the three day tournament concluded with Team London topping Team Sydney 9-7 in the final match.
WPO To Attend Annual General Meeting of EU Athletes
EU Athletes is a federation of European player associations and athlete unions representing more than 35 national associations and 25,000 individual athletes across the continent and across various sport disciplines. (Featured Image: Tony Azevedo, 4-time Olympian.)
Teaching a Syrian Warlord to Swim – Feature Video
Photographer Jonathan Alpeyrie (former competitive swimmer and water polo player), who was recently held captive in Syria for 81 days, recounts the surreal story of being forced to teach a Hawaiian-swimsuit-clad local militia leader how to swim.
