Tucson, AZ, WPH Press, 8/5/24

JR WPH proudly coached weekly junior handball clinics at the 2024 Tucson Racquet Club Summer Camp, emphasizing dexterity, coordination, speed, and of course, fun! The camp directors and counselors were thrilled to have the opportunity to incorporate handball into the camp curriculum, providing the youngsters with the opportunity to learn a sport the summer campers would have likely not experienced. Certified WPH coaches led the youngsters through progressions that started with throwing the ball, catching the ball, drop-hitting, serving, and eventually playing crosscourt two-bounce.

“Handball is an incredibly challenging sport to learn, especially with youngsters, so we aim to create an environment where kids can gradually adapt to the game through a series of attainable sequences that leads to the youngsters successfully rallying,” stated WPH Master Instructor David Fink. “Many of the kids tell me that playing handball is their favorite part of the camp.”

JR WPH has introduced handball to hundreds of summer campers at the Tucson Racquet Club Summer Camp since 2013.

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, Arizona, 85716.

Become a handball insider by enjoying never before seen videos, pro commentary, special awards, Sports Casts archives and new episodes, live broadcasts, and much more by supporting the WPH and inspiring the next generation of players through the WPH Patreon program.

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David Fink

WPH Senior Writer

Race 4 Eight Legend Mando Ortiz Inspires the Next Generation in Riverside 

Riverside, CA, WPH Press, 7/28/24

Race 4 Eight legend Mando Ortiz coached a JR WPH Clinic at the Bill Doles Baby Doll doubles tournament in Riverside, CA. The two-time Race 4 Eight champion and former R48 #1 taught the large group of youngsters how to step into the ball to execute his patented back wall kill. “I was happy to step up and drop some knowledge about our great game,” stated Mando. 

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 handball insider by enjoying never before seen videos, pro commentary, special awards, Sports Casts archives and new episodes, live broadcasts, and much more by supporting the WPH and inspiring the next generation of players through the WPH Patreon program.

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David Fink

WPH Senior Writer

Los Angeles, CA, WPH Press, 7/24/24

Written by Vic Perez

LAFD Fire Station 4 proudly hosted juniors on the fourth Thursday in July. Located in the Arts District, FS4 is one of the busiest assignments in Los Angeles. The youngsters learned about Firefighter equipment and hose manipulation, while also learning 4-Wall Handball drills proctored by LAFD firefighters David Hinojosa @ 14’s, Sergio Guzman @ 79’s and Vic Perez @ 4’s. Students got to see first-hand the daily life of a Firefighter and how demanding but also rewarding the job can be. In addition, students were taught small ball drills and proper mechanics by WPH R48 Pro Vic Perez.

Special thanks to Marcos Chavez of Digiflex (HERE) for sponsoring LAFD Handball Gloves for the students.

Thank you to WPH Race 4 Eight pro Vic Perez for providing an unforgettable experience for the youngsters.

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 handball insider by enjoying never before seen videos, pro commentary, special awards, Sports Casts archives and new episodes, live broadcasts, and much more by supporting the WPH and inspiring the next generation of players through the WPH Patreon program.

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David Fink

WPH Senior Writer

JR WPH Sponsors Carl Hayden Event

Phoenix, AZ, WPH Press, 5/22/24

JR WPH proudly sponsored the End of Season Advisory Tournament at Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, AZ. JR WPH provided tournament balls, medals, autographed handballs from several Race 4 Eight pros and WPH shirts for one of the biggest handball tournaments of the school year at Carl Hayden High School.

“We had about 50 participants,” stated Coach Chris Hogan. “The students appreciated the shirts, medals, and the autographed small balls as prizes. Our season has concluded, so it is time to take a break because next year the Handball Club is going to be busy!!  I want to thank Carl Hayden for the support and the WPH for the awards, support of our program, and being our BIGGEST fan!!” 

“JR WPH is thrilled to support Coach Hogan’s phenomenal junior handball program at Carl Hayden High School,” stated the WPH’s David Fink. “Thank you to our generous donors for providing prizes to the tournament players – we all know how nice it feels to receive an award for finishing well in a big tournament. JR WPH will proudly continue to support Coach Hogan’s Carl Hayden handball program during the 2024/25 school year.”

Thank you to JR WPH donors Chris Watkins and Ashley Ruiz for generously donating to the Carl Hayden junior handball End of Season Advisory Tournament.  

Photos courtesy of Coach Chris Hogan.

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, Arizona, 85716.

Become a handball insider by enjoying never before seen videos, pro commentary, special awards, Sports Casts archives and new episodes, live broadcasts, and much more by supporting the WPH and inspiring the next generation of players through the WPH Patreon program.

Become a WPH Patreon HERE

David Fink

WPH Senior Writer

w/Team Carl Hayden High School – Tucson, Arizona, WPH Press, April 14th, 2024-

Junior-WPH and the United States Handball Association proudly collaborated with twelve players from Phoenix’s Carl Hayden High School duri8ng the combined WPH R48Pro Stop/USHA Hall of Fame Tournament over the weekend. David Fink and USHA board member & Race 4 Eight pro Max Langmack explained how to hit the small ball, highlighting the whip stroke with a loose wrist and turning sideways. Langmack demonstrated how to let the ball drop to nearly the floor to hit kill shots. After all of the kids had an opportunity to hit various shots, each had a chance to return Langmack’s serve, with a few even returning it.

“We love collaborating together, especially when it comes to growing the game,” stated Fink. “When the WPH and USHA have a chance to co-host events and junior clinics, it’s really a win-win for everyone involved. Both the WPH and USHA love seeing kids enthusiastically traveling to play in our events and we will always do what we can to help the players improve and enjoy their experience at our combined events.”

“Our players really enjoyed David and Max’s interaction with them,” stated Carl Hayden Head Coach Chris Hogan.

For more on the USHA, visit ushandball.org

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, Arizona, 85716.

Become a handball insider by enjoying never before seen videos, pro commentary, special awards, Sports Casts archives and new episodes, live broadcasts, and much more by supporting the WPH and inspiring the next generation of players through the WPH Patreon program.

Become a WPH Patreon HERE

Santa Ana, California, World Players of Handball Press, April 7th, 2024-

The Santa Ana Handball Club was proud to present the 2024 SAHC/Junior-WPH Spring Kickoff Tournament on the first weekend in April, featuring forty-one junior handball players from Southern California competing in 3-Wall big ball singles and doubles brackets.  

“The tournament was a success,” boasted Santa Ana Handball Club founder and director Gilbert Granado. “Each participant got a tournament shirt and we fed everyone too! Thanks to the WPH for all your help and support!”

Follow the SAHC on Instagram @SantaAnaHandballClub and on Gilbert Granado’s Facebook page HERE

JR WPH is proud to help sponsor and support Gilbert Granado and the Santa Ana Handball Club’s initiatives to provide young people with opportunities to be physically active and learn discipline and sportsmanship through handball.

“JR WPH is extremely proud to support the Santa Ana Handball Club and its initiatives to grow the game of handball,” stated the WPH’s David Fink. “We are excited to help the Santa Ana Handball Club reach its ambitious goals and to introduce the game to the next generation of players.”

Photos courtesy of Gilbert Granado

About the Santa Ana Handball Club

The mission of the Santa Ana Handball Club is to connect with the youth through handball, introduce youngsters to the sport, spend quality time through coaching and training, provide opportunities for the youth to compete, and support their dreams and celebrate their achievements

Founder and Executive Director: Gilbert Granado

The Santa Ana Handball Club nonprofit was established in 2023

The Santa Ana Handball Club has hosted several junior clinics at El Salvador Park in Santa Ana and several youth tournaments at the same park.

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, Arizona, 85716.

Become a handball insider by enjoying never before seen videos, pro commentary, special awards, Sports Casts archives and new episodes, live broadcasts, and much more by supporting the WPH and inspiring the next generation of players through the WPH Patreon program.

Become a WPH Patreon HERE

Juarez, Mexico, WPH Press, 3/31/24-

World Players of Handball Master Instructor David Fink held a junior instructional clinic in Juarez, Mexico, playing big ball and small ball singles points and teaching the back wall fundamentals. “These kids spent the whole weekend watching the pros, getting autographs and jumping into the court whenever they could to hit the ball around,” stated Fink. “I was very happy to be able to work with them, rally and show them some back wall techniques to help them improve. A lot of what makes the Juarez event so special are the young players and their enthusiasm for our game. Many of the kids in the clinic are going to be the Race 4 Eight pros in the next decade.”

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, Arizona, 85716.

Become a handball insider by enjoying never before seen videos, pro commentary, special awards, Sports Casts archives and new episodes, live broadcasts, and much more by supporting the WPH and inspiring the next generation of players through the WPH Patreon program.

Become a WPH Patreon HERE

David Fink

WPH Senior Writer

St. Louis, Missouri, January 15th, 2024, WPH Press-

22-time Race 4 Eight champion Killian Carroll and 6-time Race 4 Eight champion Martin Mulkerrins conducted a Q&A with a number of collegiate players at the 2024 Chapman Memorial, fielding questions that included how to practice by yourself, match strategy, conditioning, technique and how the top pros manage their emotions and anxiety in big moments.

“I like to start a match at about 70% because I do not want to start too tense,” Carroll answered one of the awestruck participants. “That way I can work my way into the match.”

When discussing practicing by himself, Carroll explained his process. “I have forty-eight different shots and I like to practice two per day, focusing on letting the ball hitting one or two fingers. To hit the left-to-left ceiling shot, I think about relaxing my core and tightening my lower back.”

Mulkerrins was asked how to play with the lead. “Maybe I should be a bit more aggressive when I get the lead,” Mulkerrins explained to the group of collegiate players. “When you get your chances you have to take them.”

Thank you to Killian Carroll and Martin Mulkerrins for taking the time to share their expertise with a very inspired group of collegiate 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, Arizona, 85716.

Become a handball insider by enjoying never before seen videos, pro commentary, special awards, Sports Casts archives and new episodes, live broadcasts, and much more by supporting the WPH and inspiring the next generation of players through the WPH Patreon program.

Become a WPH Patreon HERE

David Fink

WPH Senior Writer