JR WPH Clinic in Portland

Posted on October 21, 2019August 6, 2024 by DV

JR WPH was thrilled to host an clinics for Pacific University’s handball team, focusing on the handball warm up and proper technique. Top 20 R48 pro and certified personal trainer Niall O’Connor introduced several core stabilizing exercises, while R48 #5 David Fink taught the Chapman Line Drill and sidearm stroke.

The enthusiastic college handballers ranged from players with as little as five weeks of handball experience to seasoned three-year players who will be challenging for collegiate national titles this winter.

Following the instructional, the Pacific team put their new skills to the test in target hitting games and point play. “We love working with enthusiastic college handball teams,” stated WPH Master Instructor David Fink. “The collegiate handball players are the future of our game and to see their passion for the game and drive to improve is very inspiring.”

“This was so great for the kids to get to share the court with the pros and learn how to practice and strike the ball,” stated Pacific University assistant coach Craig Tull. “These kids hear it from me and Dave (Steinberg) all the time, but to hear it from the pros meant so much to them. This team will likely produce five national champions at the upcoming Collegiate Nationals.”

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 Clinic at the ’19 3WB

Posted on September 30, 2019August 6, 2024 by DV

Las Vegas, Nevada, WPH Press, 9/29/19 – World Players of Handball Foundation’s Junior Division were thrilled to present the JRWPH 3WB Handball Clinic at the 2019 3WB Outdoor World Championships, providing junior Handballers with the opportunity to learn from handball’s top-coaches and players at the epicenter of outdoor court sports at THE STRAT HOTEL.

Friday night at the 2019 3WB belonged to the juniors, as nearly a dozen seasoned and new junior handball players took to 3WB’s 1-Wall courts. WPH Development Director and Master Instructor David Fink led a group of juniors in King of the Court 1-Wall doubles, followed by a target hitting competition for a 3WB shirt.

Fink then recruited current national small ball and big ball champion Timbo Gonzalez and 1-Wall star Josef Gotsch to play King of the Court doubles with another group of eager youngsters. “This is awesome and my boys and their friends are completely hooked,” beamed the father of two of the junior players. “These boys are all soccer players and they really picked up the game quickly. I can’t get them off the courts now!”

The King of the Court doubles featured multiple rallies of 10+ shots, as the juniors between the ages of 8-13 relished their court time with the game’s best players.

“We always love working with the WPH and we were thrilled to get the kids involved in this clinic,” stated 3WB founder and tournament director Mike Coulter. “Our goal is to make sure that everyone comes to the 3WB and has a great time and this clinic ensured that the kids at the event had an unforgettable experience at this year’s event.”

“The 3WB Championships is the highlight of the outdoor season and JR WPH was extremely excited for the game’s top players to teach and play alongside the junior players in the 2019 3WB clinic,” stated WPH Development Director and Master WPH Instructor David Fink. “The pro players love having the opportunity to teach the next generation and the feeling is always mutual.”

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JR WPH at the Tucson Pre-Qual

Posted on September 8, 2019August 6, 2024 by DV

Tucson, Arizona, WPH Press, 09/07/2019- The juniors stole the show at the 2019 World Players of Handball Foundation’s R48 Pre-Qualifier, playing up to three matches each, taking clinics, and inspiring the pro players and fans with their enthusiasm and skills.

Junior Singles

28 junior handball players from Tucson’s Fred Lewis Foundation and Phoenix’s Carl Hayden High School were the highlight of the event, as the youngsters showcased the next generation of the sport. Many of the juniors were playing in their first 4-Wall tournament, while multiple-time junior national champions Ayden Brule and Sophia Della Croce set the bar for the aspiring youngsters.

Sophie Della Croce dominated Team Carl Hayden and Team FLF en route to the 17-and-under title. SDC was never seriously threatened in her four matches, including an impressive sweep against 10+ time junior national champion Ayden Brule and the FLF’s Andres Sandoval in the final. SDC added a slam in the Women’s Singles, defeating the Pena sisters in the round robin.

Luke Lambert won the 13-and-under two-bounce singles with back-to-back tiebreaker wins against Armani Chavez and Diego Valencia. Lambert, Chavez, and Valencia were the talk of the tournament, thrilling galleries with their hustle, great swings, and great shot making. “These are future top handballers,” barked WPH mega donor Doug Clark.

JR WPH Clinic

WPH Master Instructor David Fink led Carl Hayden’s junior handball team through a series of back wall drills to develop the proper footwork and swing to develop back wall efficiency. Despite limited 4-Wall experience, Team Carl Hayden showed tremendous promise and an aptitude for learning in the clinic. “We are so grateful to the WPH for the support and attention,” boasted Carl Hayden High School Head Handball Coach Chris Hogan. “The kids could not stop talking about their experience on their way back to Phoenix!”

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’19 JR WPH NYC 1-Wall Update

Posted on August 27, 2019August 6, 2024 by DV

Brooklyn, NY, WPH Press, 8/27/19- JR WPH with Lincoln Terrace Handball Assoc. and WPH handball ambassador Veronica Figueroa proudly hosted the 4th annual JR WPH NYC 1-Wall Singles Championships at St. John’s Park in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday (Aug 25), featuring 90 junior players from the ages of 11 to 19. All of the participants were provided with free WPH t-shirts, lunch, prizes, and an incredible day of handball.

The youngsters demonstrated the best of what handball has to offer throughout the fourth edition of the JR WPH NYC 1-Wall Singles Championships, showcasing outstanding sportsmanship, tremendous handball skills, and a lifelong passion for the sport.

“Our goal is to inspire the next generation of community leaders through handball and events like today’s are a huge part of our mission and purpose at the World Players of Handball Foundation,” stated WPH Development Director David Fink. “We want the next generation to put down their phones and iPads and embrace the teamwork, fun, camaraderie, discipline, maturity and physically active lifestyle that handball offers.”

“I would like to thank all of the parents who came out to support their children,” stated tournament director Veronica Figueroa. “I would like to thank all of the parents who refereed and helped get the games going. Thank you to the parents who bought food. You guys are awesome!”

“Ms. V is truly a handball rock star and one of the game’s greatest ambassadors and leaders,” stated the WPH’s Fink. “I’m not sure anyone loves this sport as much as Ms. V. Veronica ran the Big Blue Ballers and LadyBallers with nearly 150 players on Saturday and turned around and ran the JR WPH NYC 1-Wall Singles Championships on Sunday. That’s amazing! Thank you to Ms. V for continuing to inspire the next generation of players and reminding all of us who love this sport what makes this game so special. Thank you Ms. V!”

Special thanks to tournament director Veronica Figueroa, Lincoln Terrace Handball Association Vice President Dana Everett, special guest referee and top 1-Wall star Kadeem Bush, Tina Johnson, George Figueroa, Ron Ruby, Jr., Henry Santana, Chef Christopher Zeigler, Brandon and Luis Martinez for the franks and hot dog lunch, and Gia Bella for buying the food.

2019 JR WPH NYC 1-Wall Singles Championships Champions and Finalists

Girls 19 and under

Champion: Shnae Cummings

Finalist: Nancy Casamiro

Girls 17 and under

Champion: Gabby Sullivan

Finalist: Jessica Lozada

Girls 15 and under

Champion: Jocelyn Rubero

Finalist: Veronica Figueroa

Girls 13 and under

Champion: Madison Torres

Finalist: Samara Ortiz

Boys 19 and under

Champion: Henry Santana

Finalist: Jack Vizhnay

Boys 17 and under

Champion: Nazir Marston

Finalist: Matthew Marcus

Boys 15 and under

Champion: Israel Beltran

Finalist: Bryan Almachi

Boys 13 and under

Champion: Daniel Lin

Finalist: Alexander Garcia

All pictures courtesy of Veronica Figueroa

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Carl Haden H.S. at Venice Beach

Posted on August 18, 2019February 3, 2020 by DV

Phoenix, AZ, WPH Press, 8/18/19- Six members of Phoenix’s Carl Hayden H.S. handball team traveled 370 miles west to Venice Beach to compete in the Jul 17-21, ’19 USHA National Jr 3 Wall Championships. Recent Carl Hayden graduate Rodrigo Silva made to the semifinals of the 19-and-under singles, as well as the doubles with Chris Cedeno, earning Rodrigo MVP honors for Carl Hayden.

“Our kids had an opportunity to meet and take pictures with 3-Wall national champion Sean Lenning, what a thrill,” boasted Carl Hayden handball team head coach Chris Hogan. “Our Club would like to thank the USHA, especially Mr. Krueger, for hosting a wonderful event and experience for our students.

Carl Hayden Falcon Family, we hope you will continue to support and encourage our students to become the best academic students, and most of all to participate in our wonderful sport of handball!”

Carl Hayden’s high school team has enjoyed numerous tournaments in Phoenix and Tucson, constructing a “Wall of Fame” in the school to commemorate a number of their handball highlights from the past year. “Coach Hogan has been an incredibly enthusiastic and positive role model to so many high school handball players at Carl Hayden High School,” stated WPH Development Director David Fink. “From holding weekly handball practices to driving the team hundreds of miles to attend clinics and tournaments, Coach Hogan has truly become of the game’s great leaders and ambassadors. Thank you Coach Hogan!”

JR WPH is proud to have supported Carl Hayden High School’s handball program and any junior handball program providing opportunities for the next generation of handball players to develop a lifelong passion for handball.

Photos Courtesy of Carl Hayden Handball Coach Chris Hogan

Follow all of results from the 2019 USHA National Junior 3-Wall Championships HERE

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’19 JR WPH NYC 1-Wall Big Ball

Posted on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 by DV

A Singles Championships August 25!

Brooklyn, NY, WPH Press, 8/15/19- The WPH and the Lincoln Terrace Handball Assoc. are thrilled to present the 4th annual JR WPH NYC 1-Wall Big Ball Singles Championships on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at St. John’s Recreation Center, 1251 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11213. Entry is free to all junior players.

The JR WPH NYC 1-Wall Big Ball Singles Championships will offer Boys and Girls 19, 17, 15, and 13 under singles brackets, with awards for first and second place in each division.

“The JR WPH NYC 1-Wall Big Ball Singles Championships is one of JR WPH’s highlights of the year,” stated WPH Development Director David Fink. “The JR WPH NYC 1-Wall Big Ball Singles Championships has featured more than 300 combined junior players in its first three years and we are expecting another great turnout this year. Tournament director and WPH volunteer of the year Veronica Figueroa runs an incredible event and ensures that all of the players enjoy a wonderful day of handball.”

Players can pre-register by contacting tournament director Veronica Figueroa at veronicafig@msn.com or via Facebook private message.

On site registration at St. John’s Park will take place no later than 9:30 am on Sunday, August 25. There is no fee to enter.

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JR WPH to Host Clinics at 3WB

Posted on August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 by DV

Las Vegas, NV, WPH Press, 8/8/19- JR WPH and 3WB are thrilled to announce the JR WPH/3WB Junior Handball Clinic at the 19′ 3WB Outdoor World Championships, providing youngsters with the opportunity to learn from handball’s greatest coaches and players at the epicenter of outdoor court sports at The Strat Hotel. The 19′ 3WB clinic will be held at 9 am on Sunday, Sept 29, 2019.

JR WPH Clinic + Pro/Junior Doubles

Sunday, September 29, 2019

9 am start

Pre-register with David Fink (david.fink@wphlive.tv) or show up

Ages 7-19

Free to participate!

Juniors will learn shots and strategies + have an opportunity to play doubles with and against the coaches in the Sunday morning JR WPH/3WB clinic.

“We always love working with the WPH and we cannot wait to co-host this clinic for the youngsters,” stated 3WB founder and tournament director Mike Coulter. “Our goal is to make sure that everyone comes to the 3WB and has a great time and this clinic will ensure that the kids will have an unforgettable experience at this year’s event.”

“The 3WB Championships is the highlight of the outdoor season and JR WPH is extremely excited for the game’s top players to teach and play alongside the junior players in the 2019 3WB clinic,” stated WPH Development Director and Master WPH Instructor David Fink. “The pro players love having the opportunity to teach the next generation and the feeling is always mutual. We can’t wait for a great clinic!”

To register for the clinic in advance, please email David Fink at david.fink@wphlive.tv. If you do not register in advance, just show up at 9 am on Sunday, September 29. The clinic is open to all juniors between the ages of 7-19.

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JR WPH Coaches Summer Camp

Posted on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 by DV

Tucson, AZ, WPH Press, 8/6/19- JR WPH was proud to coach daily handball sessions for the 7th consecutive summer at the 10 week TRC All Sports Camp. JR WPH Coach and TRC Summer Camp counselor Spence Hatcher coached groups of 6 to 8 youngsters each day, teaching handball fundamentals, skills, and games to the summer campers, ranging in age from 7-15.

“The kids had a really great time playing handball and most of them really looked forward to playing,” stated Coach Hatcher, who has been teaching handball at the TRC Summer Camp and in local schools in Tucson for several years. “Most of the kids played last summer and it’s been really fun to see how good a lot of them are getting.”

“I’ve always say that handball is one of the toughest sports and the best for training hand-eye coordination,” stated Tucson legend Coach Anderson, who has played, coached, and refereed virtually every sport. “I tell the parents that if you want your kids to improve their speed, dexterity, and overall skills, they should play handball. Spence did a wonderful job with the kids and the kids really love him.”

JR WPH is proud to provide opportunities for youngsters to learn handball and develop skills in Tucson and across the country.

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