Coaching

JR WPH Clinic in Canada

Posted on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by DV

Calgary, AB CAN, Junior-World Players of Handball Press, 1/25/26

Canadian handball star Shane Vigen enthusiastically coached a JR WPH clinic at the 2026 Alberta Open 4-Wall Handball Championships.

Coach Vigen focused on technique and hitting percentages, explaining not only the proper way to hit the ball with both hands, but what shot to hit in various situations.

“I asked the players to hit the ball with awful form, then good form, then pointed out the obvious,” Coach Vigen would later say. “Then we hit the easiest shot – mid-court, chest high and I said, ‘that’s your never-miss shot.’ I tried to bring awareness to their hitting percentage in those situations. Same with warmup shots – 9/10 ceiling shots good hand, maybe 6/10 off hand. Lastly, I explained that handball is played with both hands, every shot. No dead hands. I expressed that I never wanted to see them hitting overhands with their other hand resting on their thighs.”

JR WPH was thrilled to inspire junior players in Canada. Thank you to Coach Shane and tournament director Guy Martin for an outstanding JR WPH clinic in Calgary.

Pictures courtesy of Myles Bestianich

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

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JR WPH Hosts Carl Hayden

Posted on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by DV

Tucson, AZ, WPH Press, 1/24/26

JR WPH proudly hosted a junior handball clinic for Phoenix’s Carl Hayden High School handball players at the Tucson Racquet Club on the final Saturday in January. WPH Master Instructor David Fink focused on the sidearm stroke, explaining and demonstrating how to build proper sidearm stroke mechanics with the right and left hand.

Following the demonstration, the students ran through progressions that started with throws and drop-hits and eventually playing live ball feeds to execute their new sidearm strokes.

After several rounds of drills, the juniors played King of the Court, a round robin singles tournament, and a game of doubles, followed by TRC burgers.

“We appreciate Coach Fink’s time to teach and model proper handball techniques, so our students can play better,” stated Coach Hogan. “I appreciate Coach Fink and the WPH keeping our program involved to improve the junior division.”

Thank you to Carl Hayden head coach Chris Hogan for continuing to inspire high school students every year to play handball.

Photos courtesy of Coach Chris Hogan.

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David Fink

WPH Development Director

Danos Coaches UT Handball

Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 by DV

Austin, Texas, Junior-World Players of Handball Press, December Twelfth, 2025:

Junior-WPH (World Players of Handball Foundation) is proud to sponsor Race-4-Eight superstar Daniel (Danos) Cordova as the head coach for the University of Texas collegiate handball team at Gregory Gym in Austin, TX. Coach Danos leads weekly clinics for the UT players on the historic handball team made famous by hall of fame coach Pete Tyson and UT hall of fame players John Bike, Jr. and LeaAnn Martin.

The UT players are being taught the game by one of handball’s most winning players of the 21^st century, armed with the most dangerous hop and an all-around game that has seen Coach Danos capture Race 4 Eight and Icebreaker titles.

“I’ve been teaching the players a lot of mechanics,” stated Coach Danos. “I’m able to spend some time individually with each player and show each player the proper form and footwork. We’ve also covered warmup, back wall, fly kills, serve mechanics, fist to the ceiling, and disguising the serve.”

Thank you to Coach Danos for maintaining and growing the storied handball tradition at the University of Texas.

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David Fink

WPH Development Director

October Classic at Carl Hayden

Posted on October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by DV

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.

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David Fink

WPH Senior Writer

JR WPH Clinic at the Aggieland

Posted on October 6, 2025 by DV

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.

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David Fink

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JR WPH King of the Court

Posted on September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 by DV

…..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.

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David Fink

WPH Senior Writer

Bike~Perez Clinic at Baby Doll

Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by DV

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.

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David Fink

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