By One of the most desirable—and visible—positions in American collegiate water polo is no longer vacant. Brian Flacks, currently the Harvard-Westlake High School boys coach as well as head coach of the U.S. 18U Youth team, has been named to lead the Stanford men. He replaces John Vargas, who unexpectedly resigned
Being John Vargas
In the movie “Being John Malkovich,” the titular character’s mind is inhabited by a rag-tag bunch of friends and lovers to hilarious effect. One takeaway is that Malkovich, playing a satirical version of himself, is unknowable because his mind and actions are always being directed by others. This cannot be
By Pod: The “Best Center in the World,” Ben Hallock
We continue our series on the Tokyo Olympic Games with a conversation with Ben Hallock, described by at least two men – Dejan Udovicic and Alex Bowen – as the “best center in the world.” He and his USA teammates finished sixth in the tournament and he’s headed back to
Sixth is Better Than Tenth… But No Gold in Tokyo for US Men’s Water Polo
Prior to the 2016 Olympics in Rio, in what became a notable moment for a sport not particularly known for being notable, U.S. men’s water polo coach Dejan Udovicic made a bold prediction to ESPN: “I am guaranteeing it,” Udovicic said. “Gold medal in 2020.” He was half right. For
Munatones on Water Polo in California: Lockdown is Absolutely Crushing
Editors Note: Since being published yesterday, the following interview has undergone further edits—the most important of which is that reputable professionals Steven Munatones knows have assured him that a properly chlorinated pool environment is safe for aquatic activity. As California endures yet another spike in COVID-19 cases, causing Governor Gavin
Tantalizing Polo Possibilities For U.S. Senior Men Snatched Away by COVID
For members of the U.S. men’s national water polo team—and devoted polo fans famished for competition of any sort— the HEP Cup represented a beacon of hope. A little over a week ago it was announced that the American men, who currently number 18 scattered across Europe with professional teams
LA Premier: USA Olympian Ben Hallock
Coach Brian Flacks has a conversation with USA Olympian Ben Hallock. Total Waterpolo is pleased to host and promote a series of professional development opportunities for coaches, athletes, and spectators. Click here for our collection of online education sessions and check out our YouTube channel for the videos.
