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JR WPH HEADS TO MODESTO
“How do you get good at handball?” one junior asked. “What is the secret?” asked another. “Practice, drills, and more practice,” WPH Master Instructor Emmett Peixoto revealed as he answered these and many more questions at a recent Handball Clinic in Modesto, CA. The clinic was held in conjunction with the 49th annual S.O.S. Memorial Day Handball Tournament.
Nearly thirty juniors and adults received just over an hour of instruction. Students were shown correct swing mechanics, proper footwork and court placement and the best “ready position” when returning the ball. “I think players were surprised with regard to how low they need to be in order to hit the ball accurately,” stated Peixoto. “I also think the older players were surprised to find they actually could bend that low.” Read More, HERE>
JUNIOR WPH SHINES IN 2014
Junior WPH Shines in 2014: Headlines and Upcoming Initiatives
The World Players of Handball continues to grow the game of handball with inspiring junior handball clinics led by WPH Certified Coaches. Junior WPH Coaches are certified with a rigorous and comprehensive coaching certification and exam process; emphasizing clinics that are not only focused on the importance of handball fundamentals and fun but being physically active, developing independence, leadership, sportsmanship and integrity.
2014 has been an extremely exciting year thus far for Junior WPH with clinics in Arizona, California, England, Mexico, Texas, New York and Colorado.
Read More, HERE>
JUNIOR 3 WALL NATIONALS (Big and Small)
Junior WPH and WPH Outdoor collide June 27th-29th in La Mirada, California, when the game’s greats perform junior clinics and expos, while competing for over $10,000 in total prize money (guaranteed) alongside the best junior handball players around; all vying for a national handball title.
The 2014 JR WPH National Handball 3 Wall Championships & A/B Smack-down (Cup Stop) is just around the corner. Bring a junior and get $5.00 off your entry fee (for each young adult you bring, paid in cash at the tournament desk)
More Info & to Register, HERE>
The Colorado Handball Association and U.S. Handball invite you to:
Come and Vacation in Colorado!
July 17 – 20, 2014
2014 Junior National 3 Wall Tournament
Come and play some 3 wall handball overlooking the magnificent Rocky Mountains.
Enjoy the beauty Colorado has to offer during the summer.
Plan to come early or stay after the tournament and enjoy activities:
• Raft trip on one of the local rivers
• Mountain trip to a local ski area for a day or two of hiking and fun
• Enjoy the infamous Pearl Street Mall for terrific food, Street Performers and Music
• Tour the Legendary University Of Colorado Campus
• Take in a Rockies Baseball Game (if they are in town)
Some other pre & post tournament activities for consideration:
Tour Rocky Mt. National Park, the U.S. Mint, visit the Aquarium, Zoo, Amusement Parks & other Colorado Family Attractions
http://www.colorado.com/attractions
Lodging:
Days Hotel (Boulder) – 5397 South Boulder Road, Boulder, CO 80303
303-499-4422 (*ask for the Junior National Handball Tournament Special)
Rates:
$94 per night (1 room for up to 4 people)
$109 per night (1 room up to 4 people with daily breakfast included)
We will be adding more content to the page as we get closer to the date.
For more Information contact:
Bob Hickman 303-941-1280
bnlhick@aol.com
or
Don Stewart 303-520-9578
don@plottersupplies.com
For those who desire to “play the perfect game”
<< click for pdf version of flyer >>
Online entry form at www.r2sports.com
HEADING TO MANKATO
Junior WPH is thrilled to partner with Minnesota State University, Mankato in presenting the 2nd annual WPH Minnesota State Junior Handball Camp June 12th-15th, 2014. Certified WPH Instructors and Minnesota State Handball coaches Mike Wells and John Stoffel will team with 3rdranked WPH touring pro and master WPH instructor, Emmett Pexioto, to teach aspiring high school handball players handball fundamentals, strategies and tactics to make the game more fun while helping the youngsters take their game to the next level. Read More, HERE>
JUNIOR WPH THRIVING IN 2014
Junior WPH is thriving in 2014, providing opportunities for young people to play and learn valuable life skills through handball. Junior WPH has already held over 100 junior clinics in 2014 and coached over 400 new and experienced junior handball players in Tucson and Phoenix, AZ, Juarez, Mexico, New York City, NY, Houston, TX, Denver, CO and London, England. In 2014, junior handball players have had the opportunity to take clinics from David Fink, Emmett Peixoto, Allan Garner, Anthony Selestow, Jonathan Iglesias, Abe Montijo, Paul Brady, Luis Cordova, Tracy Davis and Richie Estrella. Read More, HERE>
JUNIOR WPH CLINIC DENVER
Junior WPH staged one of its most successful Race junior clinics in Race clinic history. 20 junior handball players between the ages of 7-19 were treated to a two-court Junior WPH Clinic led by WPH certified instructors David Fink, Anthony Selestow and Jon Iglesias. The majority of the youngsters were students of former USHA President and junior handball coach and ambassador Bob Hickman. Several youngsters from Juarez, Mexico also enjoyed the sensational clinic.
“I had never seen that type of energy and enthusiasm from such a large group of junior handball players at a Race event,” stated WPH Master Instructor David Fink in reference to Denver’s Junior WPH Clinic. “I was extremely impressed with the talent of the kids, many of whom had been playing for less than a year. Junior handball is certainly thriving in Colorado thanks to Bob Hickman and the Colorado Handball Association.”
Anthony Selestow and Jon Iglesias organized a lowest kill shot competition amongst the entire group. The juniors were then separated into two groups for more individualized instruction and game play. The juniors were given the opportunity to receive tips from coaches Selestow and Iglesias and play singles and doubles points against their heroes.
“I really love being able to give back to the game and show some of the kids how to improve their games,” stated Iglesias. “I have been fortunate to have been coached by some of the greatest coaches in the game and being able to pass that knowledge onto the next generation is very rewarding.”
Junior WPH is very proud to incorporate junior clinics at all Race events to inspire the next generation of players. The WPH firmly believes in creating role models on and off the court to spawn junior handballers that embrace the fundamentals, etiquette and respect for the game. WPH pros coach clinics at all of the Race events and many of them are certified WPH coaches that have taken the Junior WPH Coaching clinic and passed the rigorous three-part WPH coaching certification exam.
Junior WPH continues to teach handball clinics at elementary schools, after school programs, universities, summer camps and at all WPH pro events. Look for the next webcasted Junior WPH clinic in Salt Lake City at the WPH Edtl Player’s Championship April 18th-20th.
FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS VIDEO
Junior WPH held a Benefit Tournament in Tucson, AZ, where Paul Brady and Emmett Peixoto performed clinics alongside Abraham Montijo and local handball playing youth. After warm-ups and lessons were done, a three-man pro exhibition took place (as a Tune-Up for Colorado Race Stop #5). In the day’s finale, Ireland’s, Paul Brady (Current 4 Time world Champ / Current 9 Time National Champ), took on former #1, Emmett Peixoto (San Francisco, CA). When the dust settled, the Junior WPH raised a few thousands dollars for the development fund and local and national coaching ventures- all because of this one amazing night and tremendous support from Gurumeet Khalsa, Doug Clark, Jeff Healam, Scott Cleveland, Bob Durazo, and numerous local supporters and volunteers (Vince San Angelo, Lolita de Vincent, et al).