Author: DV
’25 Acuerdate De Mi Wraps
Tolleson, Arizona, Junior-World Players of Handball Press, November 24th, 2025-
Tournament directors Samuel Reyes and Peter Ulloa were proud to present the Acuerdate De Mi (Remember Me) Junior 3-Wall Tournament at Tolleson High School on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. JR WPH was proud to sponsor the event with WPH shirts and hats.
Ten junior players from the Phoenix area competed at the Acuerdate, with the juniors playing multiple matches and competing for first, second, and third.
“It was a successful turnout for the junior players,” stated Reyes.
Thank you to tournament directors Samuel Reyes and Peter Ulloa for an outstanding event highlighting the Tolleson handball community and Phoenix’s junior handball players. The Tolleson handball group is one of the most supportive and vibrant handball communities in the country. Thank you to all of the Tolleson handball players and volunteers.
Thank you to Carl Hayden High School handball coach and WPH ambassador Chris Hogan for continuing to inspire junior players.
Pictures courtesy of Chris Hogan and Samuel Reyes
David Fink
WPH Senior Writer
JR WPH Singles @ Memorial
Tucson, Arizona, Junior-WPH Press, November 9th, 2025:
Junior-WPH proudly hosted the Junior Singles at the Memorial, with each junior player competing in five matches throughout the day on Saturday. Juniors from Arizona and Mexico enjoyed the competition, making new friends, and having a chance to watch and meet the game’s best players.
Huge thank you to Fred Lewis Foundation Executive Director and Coach Abraham Montijo for helping with the junior bracket.
Keep an eye out on juniorhandball.org, as new clinic opportunities and recaps pop up weekly. Want to coach a clinic or a junior handball program? Need more information regarding junior handball? The Junior WPH group spans multiple countries, continents and oceans with clinics happening daily. We can help! Contact WPH Development Director David Fink at david.fink@wphlive.tv
To enable Junior WPH to continue to host junior handball clinics and tournaments across North America with Certified WPH Coaches, the World Players of Handball invites you to make a tax-deductible donation today in supporting the growth of the game. 100% of the donations received by the WPH go towards junior handball development. Donate on-line HERE or send your generous gifts through PayPal (HERE) or by mailing checks to: WPH, 3602 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85716.
Become a WPH Patreon HERE
David Fink
WPH Senior Writer
October Classic at Carl Hayden
Phoenix, Arizona, Junior-WPH Press, October 25th, 2025:
Junior-WPH was proud to provide prizes and equipment for the October 3-Wall Classic at Carl Hayden High School–featuring fifteen junior players and nine local open players on the last Saturday in October. The twenty-four players started in one division, with the players losing in the main draw dropping into the consolation.
The conclusion of the eight-hour, one-day event featured a mixed doubles event with a junior player pairing with a local open player.
“Saturday was a glorious day to play handball,” stated Coach Hogan. “Our courts were “blessed” by local Council Woman, Laura Pastor, District 4, and our Principal, Dr. Rubio. Mrs. Pastor spoke to all participates about the important relationship between Handball and life.”
Thank you to Carl Hayden Head Coach Chris Hogan for continuing to grow the game in Phoenix.
Keep an eye out on juniorhandball.org, as new clinic opportunities and recaps pop up weekly. Want to coach a clinic or a junior handball program? Need more information regarding junior handball? The Junior WPH group spans multiple countries, continents and oceans with clinics happening daily. We can help! Contact WPH Development Director David Fink at david.fink@wphlive.tv
To enable Junior WPH to continue to host junior handball clinics and tournaments across North America with Certified WPH Coaches, the World Players of Handball invites you to make a tax-deductible donation today in supporting the growth of the game. 100% of the donations received by the WPH go towards junior handball development. Donate on-line HERE or send your generous gifts through PayPal (HERE) or by mailing checks to: WPH, 3602 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85716.
Become a WPH Patreon HERE
David Fink
WPH Senior Writer
JR WPH Clinic at The Classic
Portland, OR, WPH Press, 10/11/25
WPH Master Instructor David Fink hosted a JR WPH clinic with Pacific University’s coach Karissa Komo and several Pacific University players and aspiring juniors from Oregon at the 2025 Race 4 Eight Portland Classic at the Multnomah Athletic Club.
Coach Fink taught the fundamentals of the sidearm stroke, followed by sidearm kill and sidearm serve technique. Fink then demonstrated the overhand to the ceiling and fist to the ceiling shots, followed by the back wall technique.
Following the instructional, the youngsters played King of the Court, putting their new knowledge in play.
“I learned so much in the clinic and it is going to be very helpful when I am working with my players,” Komo would say. “We have players that I don’t really know how to coach and now I know what I can teach them. I really appreciate (the WPH) taking the time.”
“My kids had such a great time in the clinic that I could not get them off the court for the rest of the weekend,” stated the dad of one of the players. “We have a court in our neighborhood and the kids want to play every day now.”
Thank you to Pacific University and all of their efforts to grow the game. Thank you to Portland Classic tournament director Conor Casey and the MAC for their efforts to grow the game.
Keep an eye out on juniorhandball.org, as new clinic opportunities and recaps pop up weekly. Want to coach a clinic or a junior handball program? Need more information regarding junior handball? The Junior WPH group spans multiple countries, continents and oceans with clinics happening daily. We can help! Contact WPH Development Director David Fink at david.fink@wphlive.tv
To enable Junior WPH to continue to host junior handball clinics and tournaments across North America with Certified WPH Coaches, the World Players of Handball invites you to make a tax-deductible donation today in supporting the growth of the game. 100% of the donations received by the WPH go towards junior handball development. Donate on-line HERE or send your generous gifts through PayPal (HERE) or by mailing checks to: WPH, 3602 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85716.
Become a WPH Patreon HERE
David Fink
WPH Senior Writer
JR WPH Clinic at the Aggieland
Waco, TX, WPH Press, 10/5/25
14-time Race 4 Eight champion Martin Mulkerrins graciously hosted a JR WPH clinic and skills competition during the Fall 2025 Aggieland Classic, with Martin joined by his brother Diarmuid. The brothers focused on defensive shots and strategies, teaching the collegiate players various techniques to neutralize rallies with ceiling balls.
“Participants (from the Fall 2025 Aggieland Classic) had the opportunity to attend a clinic on Saturday with me and Angelo State University Coach, Diarmuid Mulkerrins,” stated Martin. “While many clinics around the state over the past year have focused on serving, spin serves and the backwall shot, this weekend’s clinic focused more on defensive aspects of the game. Firstly, the use of the fist shot to the ceiling, how to execute and practice it were discussed and demonstrated. A number of participants took the opportunity to try this during the clinic and get feedback. The second part of the clinic brought participants through different strategies and drills to improve their non-dominant over-hand shot to the ceiling!”
Thank you to Martin and Diarmuid for always growing the game and inspiring players.
Keep an eye out on juniorhandball.org, as new clinic opportunities and recaps pop up weekly. Want to coach a clinic or a junior handball program? Need more information regarding junior handball? The Junior WPH group spans multiple countries, continents and oceans with clinics happening daily. We can help! Contact WPH Development Director David Fink at david.fink@wphlive.tv
To enable Junior WPH to continue to host junior handball clinics and tournaments across North America with Certified WPH Coaches, the World Players of Handball invites you to make a tax-deductible donation today in supporting the growth of the game. 100% of the donations received by the WPH go towards junior handball development. Donate on-line HERE or send your generous gifts through PayPal (HERE) or by mailing checks to: WPH, 3602 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85716.
Become a WPH Patreon HERE
David Fink
WPH Senior Writer
JR WPH King of the Court
…..at the 2025 Abierto Mexicano de Handball & R48 Pre Qualifier-
Juarez, Mexico, World Players of Handball-Press, September Nineth, 2025
Race 4 Eight pros Danos Cordova, Martin Mulkerrins, and John Chapman played “King of the Court” big ball singles with nearly a dozen Juarez juniors throughout weekend during the 2025 Abierto Mexicano de Handball & R48 Pre Qualifier on the first weekend of September, proving an opportunity for the young players to play points against the game’s greatest names. What a thrill for the aspiring Juarez youngsters!
“We (the pros) were on the courts playing with the kids as courts became available on multiple occasions over the weekend,” stated Race 4 Eight all-time great Martin Mulkerrins. “The amount of juniors was really great to see and they are doing a great job at coaching them!”
Thank you to Juarez patriarch Luis Cordova, Sr. for leading the junior program in Juarez. Thank you to the pros for spending time with the juniors throughout the event.
Keep an eye out on juniorhandball.org, as new clinic opportunities and recaps pop up weekly. Want to coach a clinic or a junior handball program? Need more information regarding junior handball? The Junior WPH group spans multiple countries, continents and oceans with clinics happening daily. We can help! Contact WPH Development Director David Fink at david.fink@wphlive.tv
To enable Junior WPH to continue to host junior handball clinics and tournaments across North America with Certified WPH Coaches, the World Players of Handball invites you to make a tax-deductible donation today in supporting the growth of the game. 100% of the donations received by the WPH go towards junior handball development. Donate on-line HERE or send your generous gifts through PayPal (HERE) or by mailing checks to: WPH, 3602 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85716.
Become a WPH Patreon HERE
David Fink
WPH Senior Writer
JR WPH Singles at the Ice Bowl
Tucson, AZ, WPH Press, 8/20/25
JR WPH proudly hosted the 2025 Ice Bowl JR WPH singles, featuring Fred Lewis Foundation players from Tucson, as well as players from Phoenix. Misael Aquino Estrella emerged as the 2025 JR WPH Ice Bowl champion, demonstrating impressive skills for a teenager. The juniors played multiple matches throughout the event, while having the opportunity to watch the best 3-Wall small ball and big ball players in the world.
“Seeing the juniors competing and watching the pros at our events is inspiring,” stated the WPH’s David Fink.
Thank you to Fred Lewis Foundation Executive Director and Head Coach Abraham Montijo for growing the game.
Keep an eye out on juniorhandball.org, as new clinic opportunities and recaps pop up weekly. Want to coach a clinic or a junior handball program? Need more information regarding junior handball? The Junior WPH group spans multiple countries, continents and oceans with clinics happening daily. We can help! Contact WPH Development Director David Fink at david.fink@wphlive.tv
To enable Junior WPH to continue to host junior handball clinics and tournaments across North America with Certified WPH Coaches, the World Players of Handball invites you to make a tax-deductible donation today in supporting the growth of the game. 100% of the donations received by the WPH go towards junior handball development. Donate on-line HERE or send your generous gifts through PayPal (HERE) or by mailing checks to: WPH, 3602 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85716.
Become a WPH Patreon HERE
David Fink
WPH Senior Writer
Bike~Perez Clinic at Baby Doll
Fountain Valley, California-Press, August 8th, 2025:
Just before teaming-up to win the professional doubles at the 2025 Baby Doll tournament at the Los Caballeros Sports Village in Fountain Valley, California, Race-4-Eight ranked-pros Jab Bike and Vic Perez coached a JR WPH clinic for ten Southern California junior players, teaching various warm-up exercises, footwork, and back wall drills.
“The clinic was fun,” stated Race 4 Eight pro player rep and WPH JR WPH Coach Jab Bike. “We went over some warm-up drills, like throwing the ball with both hands and having your feet set up in the right position. Then we worked on some back wall progression drills. The kids had a singles and doubles tourney after the clinic. It looked like it was a really fun time.”
Thank you to Race 4 Eight pro player rep Jab and the LAFD’s Vic Perez for volunteering their time and expertise to selflessly grow the game.
Thank you to tournament director Ralph Fregoso for an outstanding Baby Doll event and for growing the game in Southern California.
Keep an eye out on juniorhandball.org, as new clinic opportunities and recaps pop up weekly. Want to coach a clinic or a junior handball program? Need more information regarding junior handball? The Junior WPH group spans multiple countries, continents and oceans with clinics happening daily. We can help! Contact WPH Development Director David Fink at david.fink@wphlive.tv
To enable Junior WPH to continue to host junior handball clinics and tournaments across North America with Certified WPH Coaches, the World Players of Handball invites you to make a tax-deductible donation today in supporting the growth of the game. 100% of the donations received by the WPH go towards junior handball development. Donate on-line HERE or send your generous gifts through PayPal (HERE) or by mailing checks to: WPH, 3602 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85716.
Become a WPH Patreon HERE
David Fink
WPH Senior Writer