Author: DV
JR WPH WELCOMES CAMPERS AS COACHES
WPH Press, 7/30/13- The WPH has introduced over 500 kids to handball over the past two months at the Tucson Racquet Club, and the response to handball has been sensational. The WPH Development Team of David Fink and Tracy Davis now receive handball coaching assistance from many of the older campers throughout the day. “A number of enthusiastic kids approach me each day to be assistant handball coaches,” claimed WPH Youth Donor and Development Director David Fink. “These kids are skipping basketball, swimming, and camp parties to teach the younger campers how to play handball. This demonstrates just how much these kids love the game. Kids that had never heard of handball three months ago are now teaching the game very well.” Read more, HERE>
JR WPH PERFORMS SOCAL CLINIC AT VASQUEZ
Junior WPH organized a sensational junior handball clinic free to all kids playing in and attending the 10th annual Jr. Vasquez handball tournament in Southern California, this past weekend (July 13/14, 2013). WPH Coach Sal Duenas led a group of 50 junior handball players in the proper handball warm-up, the fundamentals of the most important shots in outdoor handball, drills and drill-based games to emphasize the fundamentals, and cross-training exercises for all of the youngsters to understand the importance of fitness in handball and in life. Read more, HERE>
JR WPH EXHIBITION & CLINIC GATHERS SUPPORT
7/10/13, WPH Press- WPH 4th ranked pro David Fink and 17-year old Irish sensation Darren Doherty staged a thrilling handball exhibition for dozens of juniors handball players and fans at the Junior WPH Summer Program at the Tucson Racquet Club. Kids between the ages of 7-14, as well as camp directors, counselors, and handball fans squeezed into the gallery of the Tucson Racquet Club exhibition court to watch their handball coach challenge one of the most promising talents from Ireland. Read more, HERE>JR WPH TRAVELS TO MINNESOTA
6/25/13, Minnesota Press, JR WPH- “I think this camp was a fantastic opportunity for the junior players to learn from a pro and coaching staff. Most of these juniors had never had coaching,” exclaimed Mike Wells, head coach and director of the Minnesota State Handball Team in Mankato. “The best part of the camp really was meeting these kids and their willingness to be coached…I want everybody to come back next year.” Read more, HERE>
JUNIOR PROGRAMS BOOM IN THE DESERT
6/17/13,Tucson, AZ, Press- The World Players of Handball is extremely excited to be introducing handball to over 100 young people weekly this summer at the Tucson Racquet Club Summer Camp. “Initially, we were asked to teach one clinic per week by camp director Coach Anderson,” stated Youth Donor and Development Director David Fink. Read more, HERE>
JR WPH IN VENICE
6/12/13, Press- Junior WPH staged another incredible junior clinic last weekend in Venice Beach. Following the well-publicized junior clinic for over 40 kids at the WPH 3-Wall Big Ball Nationals hosted by WPH Youth Donor and Development Director David Fink and number-one ranked 3-Wall big ball superstar Samzon Hernandez, WPH Coaches Samzon Hernandez and Sal Duenas ventured to Venice Beach last Saturday to teach “Marco’s Kids” the fundamentals and fun of the 3-Wall big ball game. Read more, HERE>
JR WPH DOES CANADIAN NATIONAL CLINICS
Winnipeg, Canada, Press. 5/21/13- The 2013 Canadian National 4 Wall Handball Championships kicked is hosted in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Manitoba Handball Association has worked hard to organize a first class event and the World Players of Handball are thrilled to be involved in this celebration of handball. Hosting the event in Winnipeg has special meaning this year as Lisa Fraser-Gilmore and Merv Deckert will both be inducted in the Canadian Handball Hall of Fame. Read more, HERE>
JR WPH COACHING MANUAL
The Junior WPH Coaching Manual was created to properly educate handball instructors to organize and teach current and new handball players in a rewarding, structured, and fun environment. The WPH Coaching Manual recognizes that teaching and playing handball are two completely different skills, and the manual provides the foundation for handball players and handball enthusiasts of all levels to build a thriving handball program based on the techniques and strategies used in teaching other sports, as well as understanding the handball specific techniques and strategies. Learning and applying the skills in the manual equips Certified WPH Instructors with the knowledge and confidence to lead a group of players of any level and any size. Instructors that have passed the three-part WPH coaching certification process understand how to manage their time during a lesson, appreciate the keys to becoming a great instructor, and develop a curriculum for any group of students to make every lesson gratifying for both the instructor and the student.
The WPH Coaching Manual does not simply focus on playing the game, but stresses the importance of the warm-up and cross training to handball, as well as the fundamentals of the correct handball strokes and recognizing the common fundamental errors. Coaches are taught drills and games to implement the proper fundamentals in game-based situations. The manual also teaches instructors how to promote the social aspect of handball, introduce handball competition to students, and present the rules and history of handball to the students. Complete with color illustrations of all of the correct techniques and exercises, instructors are prepared to teach every aspect of the game of handball.
How can I get the manual? Contact Youth Donor and Development Director, David Fink for details: Fink@race4eight.com