By FishDuck.com‘s Mike Merrell, a former swimmer for the Oregon Ducks when it had a program, made a compelling case for the university to go all-in on a brand new aquatics program. The theoretically Phil Knight-financed effort would include varsity women’s and men’s water polo. Despite the enthusiasm the piece generated, efforts
Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash Seeks Women’s Varsity Coach
An addition to the Division I women’s water polo ranks is coming beginning in the 2016-17 school year. Pennsylvania’s Saint Francis University, 90 minutes east of Pittsburgh, has announced an opening for head coach of the new varsity women’s program as reported by the CWPA earlier this month. School officials had not
Spartan Alumni Led Men’s Varsity Program Reinstatement
Wednesday’s announcement by San Jose State University that it would reinstate men’s varsity water polo in 2015 is the culmination of efforts by a committee of highly engaged alumni with deep connections to the successful Spartans teams of the 60s and 70s. That group, including well known Olympic Club and West Valley
Varsity Men’s Water Polo Returns to San Jose State
A lightning bolt from San Jose State which has announced that after a multi-decade hiatus it will reinstate varsity men’s water polo in 2015. The Spartans played a major role in the sport through until the 1980s producing such stars as Steve Hamman and coach Art Lambert. More info to
Baker Inducted in UCLA HOF, Leaves Canada Post
Former USA Women’s Senior Team Head Coach Guy Baker is back in the news. He is to be inducted in UCLA’s athletic hall of fame, as announced by the school on August 21. He may also be looking for new employment after stepping down from the head coaching position with the Canadian women’s national team. Water Polo
Notre Dame Men Abandon 2014 Season
A setback in men’s intercollegiate water polo as Notre Dame College of Ohio has abruptly abandoned its 2014 season according to the Collegiate Water Polo Association. The Falcons completed their 2013 season with a 12-14 record. The program began competing in 2010 and entered its first CWPA Southern Championships in
Colorado State to Drop Women’s Water Polo
Disappointing news from the Rockies as Colorado State University has announced that the women’s water polo team will cease operations after the current season is complete. Athletic Director Jack Graham announced it today while introducing women’s soccer to the school’s sports offerings: “We appreciate the many contributions our water polo
The 2013 Women’s Collegiate Season is Underway
The Seawolves and Otters opened the 2013 women’s collegiate season with some drama as Sonoma State outdid Cal State Monterey Bay in overtime on Friday to win 13-12. Also on Friday UC Santa Barbara bested Cal State Bakersfield by three goals at the Roadrunners’ home pool. The key competition of the weekend is
Emmanuel College, GA, Posts Head Men’s, Women’s Coaching Position
The growth of water polo continues apace in the state of Georgia as Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs posted job openings for men’s and women’s water polo this past Wednesday, as tweeted by the CWPA. The coach will also be responsible for event coordination at the aquatic center. This follows the
Interview With Monmouth College’s Player-Coach Tony Marino
TWp has been reporting with several other sources the still unconfirmed impending varsity status for Monmouth College’s water polo squad. TWp caught up with the club’s player/coach Tony Marino to find out what he knows about the team’s promotion and its recent national championship. There are various reports that Monmouth
