Coaching
Junior WPH Clinic at the University of West Florida
Top 12 WPH R48 Pros Luis and Daniel Cordova hosted a sensational Junior WPH Clinic for the University of West Florida’s WPH sponsored team at the end of UWF’s 2015 spring semester. The Cordovas explained and demonstrated the importance of footwork and shot selection, fielded questions from the enthusiastic UWF players, played points against each member of the team, provided critiques of each their games and staged a thrilling exhibition match for the awestruck collegiate players.
“The clinic was a huge success, as UWF team members and several new players participated,” revealed UWF Handball Club Founder and handball ambassador Michael Morgan. “Daniel and Luis provided useful tips that players were working on throughout the clinic and the next day at practice. After a thrilling exhibition match which saw Luis come back from a 9-10 tiebreaker deficit to defeat WPH R48 Rookie of the Year Daniel Cordova, Luis and Daniel played doubles with several members of the team. From everyone with the University of West Florida Handball Team, thank you to Luis and Daniel and the WPH for putting on a great event.”
Junior WPH has hosted over 1500 junior and collegiate handball clinics in the past 24 months, as well as sponsoring handball programs in Florida, Mexico and Arizona. If you are interested in becoming a WPH Coach and starting a program in your community or you would like to donate to the growth of the game, please contact WPH Youth Donor and Development Director David Fink at fink@race4eight.com
Junior WPH “Naty Gonzalez” CD. Juarez, Mexico
The World Players of Handball and the thriving handball community of Juarez, Mexico were thrilled to debut the Junior WPH “Naty Gonzalez” cd. Juarez junior handball program at Juarez’s San Angel Athletic Club.
Junior WPH “Naty Gonzalez” cd. Juarez Head Coach Drft Fernandez led the first of the bi-weekly clinics in the handball hotbed, featuring 20 youngsters between the ages of 4-18 on the first night of practice. What a turnout!
“We played mini handball and taught the kids how to throw with both hands,” revealed Coach Fernandez. “We had to use two additional courts because we had so many kids and all of the kids wanted to continue playing.”
WPH Race 4 Eight IV Rookie of the Year and USHA Men’s Collegiate National Champion Daniel Cordova assisted Fernandez in coaching the session on the courts in which he played as a junior on his ascent to the top of the sport. “Along with mini-handball and throwing, we also introduced the sidearm stroke. The kids were really having a great time,” stated Cordova.
Junior WPH has held over 2,000 clinics over the past 27 months and is now focusing on developing thriving junior handball programs led by enthusiastic handball mentors to inspire the next generation of handball players.
Do you have what it takes to start and build a junior handball program in your community? The WPH wants to help you! Click Here for more information.
Wanting a Junior Handball Program in Your Area?
The World Players of Handball is looking for enthusiastic and passionate handball players and contributors to serve as coaches and mentors for the next generation of handball players across the United States. Do you have what it takes to build a junior handball program in your community? If so, we can help. Contact us now!
Who We Are:
The World Players of Handball is a 501(c)3 foundation aimed at introducing and inspiring young people to embrace a physically active and healthy lifestyle that emphasizes integrity, teamwork, independence, camaraderie and sportsmanship through handball. Through nationwide clinics, junior programs, tournaments and leagues, the World Players of Handball reaches thousands of first-time and existing players each year. The World Players of Handball proudly trains and certifies coaches to lead groups of all sizes, ages and levels
History of Junior WPH:
The World Players of Handball created Junior WPH in 2013 to provide opportunities for young people to be introduced and play handball under the direction and leadership of WPH Certified Coaches. Since the inception of Junior WPH, the World Players of Handball has hosted over 2,000 clinics for over 6,000 young people at R48 events, WPH Outdoor events, local and regional tournaments, local schools, athletic clubs and summer camps
Your Incentive:
Introducing and mentoring young people through handball ensures that the next generation of handball players will be able to experience and enjoy the game that we all love. WPH Certified Coaches will have the opportunity to organize tournaments, travel to tournaments, and be a part of the fastest growing junior handball initiative in the history of the sport
Contact:
For more information on how to become a Junior WPH coach and mentor, please contact WPH Youth Donor and Development Director David Fink at fink@race4eight.com
World Players of Handball Foundation
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Junior WPH Mega Clinic & 1 Wall Tournament at Venice Beach
Junior 3-Wall and 1-Wall clinic at the WPH Outdoor “X” Fest on Friday, June 19th from 11am‐ 3pm in Venice Beach, CA, at the Rec Center, with pro coaches: Ricky Ruiz, Sal Duenas, Timbo Gonzalez, David Fink (all ranked in the top 8 in their respective codes), plus more special guests to be named later (ie Tracy Davis, Samzon Hernandez, Shorty Ruiz, et al).
1. Open to the first 50 junior players that register
2. Up to 5 WPH Outdoor pro coaches will be coaching on up to five courts
3. No fee to participate: Donations welcomed!
4. Check‐in at 10 am at the Venice Beach 3‐Wall courts
Coaches will focus on various fundamentals and strategies, to include: Serve, Serve return, Fly kill, Footwork, Tactics, Off-‐hand, Point play analysis, Opportunities to play points against the pros, Skills competitions and more!
Please bring sunscreen, snacks and water – protective eye-guards mandatory.
Please contact WPH Youth Donor and Development Director David Fink at fink@race4eight.com to register
Junior WPH 1 Wall Tournament at Venice Beach
Junior 1 Wall tournament w/superstar Timbo Gonzalez as host, by Junior WPH beginning Saturday morning, June 20th on three backside courts in Venice Beach, CA. Event registration is $10 per student/Jr and registration begins at 9am for 10am play. Divisions for 9U, 13U, 15U, & 19U. Play may conclude Sunday. Juniors will be crowned as Nationwide Champions w/Trophy. Junior 1 Wall Big Ball will be supervised and coordinated by Jr WPH and Volunteers. If you would like to participate as a coach, volunteer or as a player and need more information, please contact the WPH (David Fink) at fink@race4eight.com.
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Junior WPH Mega Clinic at Venice Beach Donation Welcomed
Junior WPH is thrilled to present the Junior 3-‐Wall and 1-‐Wall Mega Clinic in conjunction WPH Outdoor “X” Fest and Junior 1-‐Wall Challenge on Friday, June 19th from 10 am-‐4 pm. Please consider donating to support the next generation of handball players at the Junior WPH Mega Clinic at Venice Beach. WPH Outdoor superstars Ricky Ruiz, Sal Duenas, Tracy Davis and New York’s Timbo Gonzalez will lead the Mega Clinic. “I am always happy to help the WPH and the kids whenever I can,” revealed Gonzalez. “This is going to be a really exciting day for all of the junior handball players.” Over 70 junior players are expected to participate in this Mega Clinic at one of handball’s greatest and most historic locations. Juniors will rotate courts and coaches every 30 minutes, focusing on the serve, serve return, fly kill, footwork, off-‐ hand, defense, sportsmanship and point play analysis. Juniors will also have the opportunity to play points against the pros and compete in various skill competitions. What a day!
Donate to the Junior WPH Mega Clinic at Venice Beach: Please contact WPH Youth Donor and Development Director David Fink at fink@race4eight.com to support the Junior WPH Mega Clinic today. All donations are 100 % tax-‐deductible and will provide opportunities to inspire junior players to become the next generation of handball leaders
Junior WPH 1 Wall Nationwide Challenge w/Timbo Gonzalez
Junior WPH 1 Wall Nationwide Challenge w/Timbo Gonzalez is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday morning, June 20th-21st @ the Venice Beach, California Rec Center, and you are invited! Gonzalez, multiple 1 Wall Big Ball National Champion, will conduct clinics and oversee the junior portion of the WPH 3 Wall Combined Crossover event on the adjacent courts. WPH will be conducting clinics on both three and one wall courts beginning Friday, June 19th.
Junior players can participate in this special 1 wall event, as divisions for 9U, 13U, 15U, & 19U have been created. Event registration is $5 per junior division and registration begins at 9am for 10am play (on Saturday). Juniors will be crowned as a Nationwide Champions w/Trophy. Read more, HERE>
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Email Junior WPH with questions: wph@race4eight.com
Junior Fun Day in Phoenix; Becomes Big Splash
by don stewart- What started out to be a few guys “coming down” to Phoenix to play some handball/golf and take in a baseball game, the attached picture shows what some communication and work can do to grow an event.JR WPH in Austin: Performing Clinic in Texas
Junior WPH Clinic at the Southwest Regional Handball Tournament in Austin, TX (March 2015): Six colleges from Texas and Florida attended the Southwest Regional Handball Tournament in Austin, TX, and were treated to a clinic coached by former WPH #1 Allan “TBB” Garner, current top 25 WPH pro Adam Bernhard and special guest instructor, 2012 USHA Handball Hall of Fame inductee John Bike. “The clinic was really great,” stated Garner. “The participants were taught the warm-up, back wall drills and footwork exercises.
Junior WPH Coach Tanner Cleveland Rockin’ It in Tucson!
Junior WPH Coach Tanner Cleveland is on pace to coach over 300 junior handball clinics in 2015 throughout the Southwest. Coach Tanner coaches twice-weekly handball clinics at the Tucson Racquet club, and was hired to coach handball at Tucson Racquet Club’s All sports Summer Camp from the end of May through the end of July. Coach Tanner will coach five handball clinics per day for 10 weeks for over 600 kids between the ages of 7-15.
“If every city had a Coach Tanner, handball would be a massively popular sport for young people across the country,” stated WPH Development Director David Fink. “The kids really have a great time playing handball during every lesson with Coach Tanner, and each of the students is really improving from month to month.”
If you would like to become your handball community’s Coach Tanner, please contact David Fink at fink@race4eight.com for all of the guidance you will need to start making a difference in the lives of young people through handball.
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Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today and supporting the growth of the game. 100% of the donations received by the WPH go towards junior handball development. Donate on-line at www.thehandballstore.com, send your generous gifts through PayPal (extremehandball@cs.com) or by mailing checks to: WPH, 3561 E. Sunrise Dr. Suite 125, Tucson, AZ, 85718.