By Thirteen high schools are shifting allegiance from the massive Southern Section to the CIF-Central Section. The move has been in the works for a year and was ratified by the Central Section unanimously on Tuesday. The 13 schools are all located in the northernmost territory of the CIF-SS near San Luis Obispo and Paso
Cal Baptist Makes Move Toward NCAA Division I
Cal Baptist officials announced today that the school’s athletic program had been invited to join the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), a step which will allow the school to apply for NCAA Division I status in 2018. The Lancers will be the ninth program to join the conference. Cal Baptist is streaming
Simmons Hire Highlights Cal’s History of Women Coaches
Cal announced the hiring of former Olympian and Sonoma State Coach Coralee Simmons to replace Rich Corso as women’s head coach on October 14. Simmons becomes the fifth head coach and third woman chosen to lead the program in the Bears’ varsity history. That record distinguishes Berkeley from the bulk of its competitors.
NBC’s Olympic TV Ratings Drop, Online Viewers Surge
Fewer younger Americans are catching five-ring fever, at least according to a report on multi-channel viewing behaviors during the Rio Olympics. NBC’s TV ratings were down significantly compared to London, 17% among all prime time viewers and a whopping 25% among those age 18-49, the key target of advertisers. It’s the
Marist Hires Chris Vidale As Head Water Polo Coach – Marist College Red Foxes
Marist Director of Athletics Tim Murray has announced the hiring of Chris Vidale as the head water polo coach. Vidale replaces former coach Natalie Benson, who resigned in June to take a position as the women’s water polo head coach at Fresno State.
Rich Corso Departs Cal Women’s Water Polo Coaching Position | CalBears.com
Rich Corso, the winningest coach in Cal Bears women’s water polo history, is leaving the head coaching position as of September 1. His replacement is being sought immediately. Corso is a USA Water Polo Hall-Of-Famer having served as head coach of the men’s senior national team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He
Rob Mida Takes Over Villanova Women’s Water Polo Program
Former assistant Rob Mida has been promoted to Head Water Polo Coach at Villanova, taking over for Jason Grubb. Mida is also the head coach of the boys team at William Penn Charter School. Villanova University Athletics announced today that former water polo assistant Rob Mida `07 has been promoted
Northridge’s Matthies Takes Position at ASU
Marty Matthies has been hired as an assistant to Todd Clapper with the Arizona State University women’s water polo team according to a release by the school. Matthies completed his second year as head coach at Cal State Northridge in the spring and as of Thursday is still listed as
Baker Takes the Reigns at Lamorinda
Session two of USA Water Polo’s Junior Olympics begins on Thursday and one of the most honored coaches in the US will be there directing a group of young women. Guy Baker is now at the helm of the girls’ program at successful Northern California club Lamorinda and carries with white
Villanova Seeks A Women’s Water Polo Coach
Jason Grubb completed one year as head coach at Villanova with a 16-18 record and a fourth place finish in the MAAC. It appears his replacement will look to improve on those results. The school has posted a want ad for Head Coach, Women’s Water Polo. Responsible for all aspects
