A Rebirth for New York City Water Polo with a Big Assist from the Garden State
After more than a year and a half, the Brooklyn Hustle returned to local competition, traveling across the Hudson to compete against The Pingry School in a scrimmage arranged by Granger Abuhoff of the Brooklyn Wets water polo club.
A JOs Wrap-Up and Positive Signs for Fall in The Northeast
After remarkable success by clubs from USA Water Polo's Northeast Zone in the National JOs, things ARE looking up in the country's most populous region. But there is work to be done to get the region back into a growth phase for the sport.
Flashback from 2012 Still Resonates for this St. Francis Brooklyn Fan
A Facebook post by the CWPA takes the author down memory lane to 2012, when St. Francis Brooklyn and Mercyhurst faced off in the semifinals of the Eastern Championships—an epic contest won 12-11 by the Terriers.
Is This What Mediocracy Looks Like?
Some thoughts about what American polo fans should expect from their men’s national team—courtesy of KAP7, the world’s leading supplier of water polo equipment.
What the Hell Happened to Italy?!
Francesco Grillone, a water polo “super fan” who covers the Italian men’s team through WaterPoloItaly.com, tries to unpack how his beloved Settebello ended up a dismal seventh at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
There’s Joy in Brooklyn Heights —Ilija Duretic Named St. Francis Brooklyn Men’s Water Polo Coach
After what seemed to be an eternity due to COVID-19 delays, St. Francis Brooklyn has named Ilija Duretic, SFC class of 2017, to lead the Terrier men. This is good news for a program that has endured a lot of heartache of late, including the untimely passing of Boris Posavec.
Sixth is Better Than Tenth… But No Gold in Tokyo for US Men
After a 6th place finish in Tokyo, Dejan Udovicic is likely out as U.S. men’s water polo coach. But his legacy in America is unclear—and likely to be defined by his successor for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
And Then There Were Three: US Women Win Olympic Water Polo Gold
With a 14-5 win over Spain in the 2020 Tokyo Games, Adam Krikorian, U.S. women’s water polo head coach, has etched his name in the record book of greatest coaches in Olympic history.
Hungary’s Attila Biro Saw a Weakness in the US Women’s Team—and Exploited It
The U.S. women’s water polo team hadn’t lost an Olympic match in 13 years—until Attila Biro’s Hungarian side beat them 10-9 on Tuesday at Group B play in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Comings and Goings in Northeast Age Group Water Polo
Two girls from New York City were selected for the U.S. national water polo team program, Greenwich Aquatics medaled in four age groups in Salt Lake City and the Brooklyn Hustle captured silver at the National State Challenge.
At National State Challenge In Pennsylvania, Host North Penn Comes Out on Top
Host North Penn won the 2021 National State Challenge 18U boys water polo bracket—a win made more timely due to national Junior Olympic competition coming up in 2 weeks.
U.S. Men’s Olympic Hopes Rise with Silver Finish at FINA World League Super Final
The U.S. men’s water polo team dropped a 9-8 decision to Montenegro in the gold-medal match of the 2021 FINA World League Super Final, but proved they will be a threat at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
U.S. Men Stun Italy 10-8 in Super Final Semifinal; Will Face Montenegro for Gold in Georgia
Against an Italian squad favored for gold at the Tokyo Olympics the underdog Americans squeaked out a gutty 10-8 win to advance to the gold medal match of the 2021 FINA World League Super Final.
Does Your Kid Want a TOUGH Camp this Summer? Try Navy SEAL Water Polo Camp
Starting this Monday at the US Naval Academy is the first-ever Navy SEAL Water Polo Camp—combining two extremely rigorous training routines.
Joy and Sadness Mingle as Krikorian Announces 2021 US Olympic Women’s Water Polo Roster
U.S. Head Women’s Water Polo Coach Adam Krikorian announced the 13 athletes who hope to propel the two-time Olympic Gold medalists to a third title. It was a bittersweet affair because of those who did not make the cut.
Ho-Hum: US Women Drive for Another Super League Final Title
Later today the U.S. women’s water polo team will play for a 13th straight major tournament title when they face Hungary in the World League Super Final championship at the Athens Olympic Aquatic Centre.
Change Continues at Pro Recco: Sandro Sukno is Named Head Coach
Sandro Sukno, star of the Croatian side that captured gold in the 2012 London Olympics, will step into the head coaching role at Pro Recco, a week after Gabi Hernandez walked away from water polo’s top job.
Faces In The Crowd: Ethan Parrish of Stanford Water Polo
New York City is a crossroad for individuals from all walks of life—including Ethan Parrish one of the top players from Stanford men’s water polo team, here on a summer break, looking to play polo.
Hernandez Cradles The LEN Champions’ Cup for Pro Recco… Then Quits
A year after arriving in Genoa—and mere days after winning a Champions’ League Cup—Coach Gabi Hernandez quits Pro Recco.
Memories of National Donut Day, An Underrated Event
My last trip to San Francisco was in June of 2018 for the Cutino Awards a glorious experience because I got to work with photographer Cathryn Hayne and was introduced to Bob’s Donuts, a culinary high-water mark for the quotidian pastry.