JR WPH Heads to Fresno w/Marco’s Kids

The Centerpoint Athletic Club hosted the 2015 Fresno Open Handball Tournament this past August 1^st and 2^nd.

Three players from the Marco’s Kids Handball Club (part of the Junior WPH Group) participated in the two day event, in which professional players like Emmett Peixoto, Sean Lenning, Armando Ortiz and Victor Perez competed and performed for many locals and out of town participants.

Ricardo Palma: left his mark on the A singles by making the finals; then, with partner, Andrew Garcia, forged his way to the A doubles Semis before losing in a thrilling match. **A personal best:  Palma was able to defeat rival L. Aguilar, to whom he had lost to earlier in the year (Modesto, CA)

Andrew Garcia: came up short in the A singles, losing in the first round. “It was a great experience for him to see what a higher level player is capable of,” said WPH Mentor, Marco Coromac.  “It’s important for these players to also learn how to rise above these close losses.”

Pablo Borja: lost in the first round of the B doubles and won 4^th place in a round robin in the JRs division. “Playing hard and also having fun on the court,” adds Coromac, “Pablo made new acquaintances and got more experience at an indoor tournament.”  Coromac, the brain-trust behind Marco’s Kids, continues to coach, teach, and mentor junior players with a goal of making better people.  “Over all the three kids had a great time competing and also playing pick up games with locals. Even the pros!

“We thank the WPH for helping Marco’s Kids to attend this and many other previous events,” uttered Coromac.

For more information on upcoming WPH junior initiatives, or to contact Marco Coromac about his Junior WPH/Marco’s Kids Efforts or how you can become a part of helping the World Players of Handball grow the game, please visit wphlive.tv, juniorhandball.org or contact David Fink at Fink@juniorhandball.org.