By Gregg Emde, a decades-long fixture in the Missouri water polo community, died in a motorcycle crash on Wednesday in Jasper County, South Carolina. The news was first reported by The Island Packet. He was 53 years old. Emde was named the first head coach of the newly minted varsity program
Pod: Mt. St. Mary’s HC Alyssa Diacono, Canada’s Jessica Gaudreault, and LaSalle Men Cut
On a day when another collegiate varsity program is cut we dive in to a more positive story. Alyssa Diacono was announced as head coach for the new program at Mt. St. Mary’s in Maryland way back in pre-lockdown days. We speak with her about her new job and her
By Westcliff’s Remme on New Women’s Varsity Program
Following the significant growth of high school water polo nationwide, a number of new collegiate programs have been introduced in the last couple of years, with Westcliff University’s being the newest on the list. The Warriors’ Athletic Department officially announced the addition of both men’s and women’s water polo programs
By Augustana’s Ryan Pryor: Making the Move to the Midwest for Water Polo
Due to a crush of coronavirus coverage, one noteworthy polo announcement escaped almost unnoticed. After six successful years leading women’s water polo at Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Ryan Pryor is decamping to Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois to lead the Vikings’ new men’s and women’s programs. The move resonates
WWPA’s Doten on Covid-19: Lose Battle of 2020, Win War for Water Polo
As the summer comes to a close, and many American universities finalize their plans for the fall in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, collegiate sports remain in limbo, awaiting a decision from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Read: Men’s Fall NCAA Water Polo Season Prospects Fading Fast As
Covid Claims GW Women’s Water Polo
George Washington University in Washington, DC will cut varsity women’s water polo at the end of the 2020-21 scholastic year. The school made the announcement on Friday after a “comprehensive review” of its athletic offerings that began prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. GW leadership cited an estimated shortfall of $200
Welch Promoted to LBSU Women’s Head Coach as Arroyo Steps Aside
Shana Welch has been promoted to take the place of Gavin Arroyo as Head Coach of the Cal State Long Beach women’s water polo team. Long Beach State Athletics made the announcement on Tuesday. Welch spent four years as a graduate assistant for The Beach before being brought on as
Augustana College Hires VMI’s Pryor to Lead New Varsity Water Polo Program
The new varsity water polo program at Augustana College in Illinois has tabbed Ryan Pryor to be it’s first head coach. Pryor resigned from his position with the Virginia Military Institute after six-year run during which its womens’ team saw marked improvement, finishing the abbreviated 2020 season with a 12-1
Biola Hires Orozco to Lead New Women’s Program
Biola University has named former UCLA National Champion Sarah Orozco to lead the new women’s varsity water polo program. The school made the announcement on Friday after having announced the creation of the program in August. Orozco joins the Biola Athletics staff this summer, in advance of women’s water polo’s
