By Greg Mescall is the face and voice of USA Water Polo. But his title is actually Director of Communications, which means he leads the efforts to publish the Skip Shot Magazine, push content to social media, produce videos, call games, and a lot more. He speaks with Joe about
By Pod Special: TX Power Couple Cathy and Dewey Newsom
Cathy and Dewey Newsom are a Texas waterpolo powerhouse couple. Dewey, who grew up in Albuquerque went on to be part of the famous Texas A&M varsity teams of the 70s that competed at NCAA Championships twice. He’s been involved in the game since the age of seven as
Pod Special: One on One with Austin College HC Mark Lawrence
No music, no promos, no requests for gifting… This week, while James is on vacation, Joe spends some one-on-one time with Austin College Head Coach Mark Lawrence covering everything from the cancellation of the Roos’ fall season, having a new baby, and Home Depot. Powered by RedCircle
Pod: UIL Update, Austin College Suspends, Kaitlin Kelley
First, listeners will notice us speculating on playing the Welcome to Texas Shootout as scheduled for September. News emerged on Wednesday that that tournament and two others have been cancelled. Also, the UIL has provided guidance for its fall sports programs, relevant to water polo since so many clubs
Pod: Jonathan Landero, calendar updates, and Joe does another podcast
Today’s show features a conversation with Jonathan Landero who has led the rapid rise of aquatics, including water polo, in the Rio Grande Valley. He talks about how he got to where he is, the future of aquatics in his region, and – in an interchange charged with tension
Pod: ODP news, Best of Texas victors, Navy coach Mike Schofield
We’re coming up on season two of the show (thanks for all your support!) and today cover some ODP coaching changes and cancellations, the victors of our Best of Texas Tournament, and more. Then legendary Naval Academy coach Mike Schofield speaks with Joe about the Texans who helped his
Pod: Brenda Villa talks Diversity, Texas, and Olympics
For our 50th episode (!) we bring you one of the greats. Brenda Villa was recently named Co-Chair of USA Water Polo’s Racial Equity and Reform Task Force. One of her first efforts was taking part in a Southwest Zone Town Hall on Tuesday. She and James cover that,
Pod: HOF talk, farewell to Mihai, Coaches Landgraf and Mac speak
Eight clubs in Texas are back in the pool with a couple situated in North Texas where James visited a Pegasus practice at their temporary outdoor solution. Plus Joe observed a UIL meeting where virtually nothing was said about water polo (good news). And Mihai Oprea gets a send-off