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New and Improved! A truncated, solo version of Wednesday's podcast with ONLY the stuff that James wants to talk about. Enjoy.
The summer is over though it certainly doesn't feel like it. That means, we chat about JOs and how Texans fared both in California and North Texas at …
'Tis the season for the world's biggest water polo tournament. The 2023 National Junior Olympics are here with the most ever clubs in Texas taking …
Did you miss us?
James and Joe return from a self-imposed four-month exile to produce this magical new show where they cover all the water polo events …
Listeners get some special inside info about how high flying podcasting actually works. That and we intro the new year with a review of the USA Men's National Team friendlies in North Texas, ODP's new and improved Super …
Year 2022 is at an end and it was an eventful one. Do you like high school water polo? Well you had two full separate seasons for the first and only …
The first-ever UIL-sanctioned state high school water polo champions were crowned last Saturday at the end of a truly historic season. The Foster …
Regional championships are already here as the (very exciting) first UIL water polo season comes to a head. We go over some of the brackets and some …
Another 8th grade and under tourney in San Antonio is in the books where Coaches James and Joe (kinda) met head to head with one coach leaving far more frustrated than the other.
Plus UIL playoffs are well under way. Joe …
We're in district play for UIL water polo and the championship brackets are taking shape. Bi-district games begin on October 11 and feature some …
Friday morning again. This time Joe get in the weeds with the way UIL playoffs will actually happen. It might surprise you.
We also do our coaches rankings and players of the week.
Finally, Joe talks with Round Rock HS …
Austin College hosted four noisy matches on campus last weekend coming away from it with a 3-1 record, including a surprising loss to Augustana that …
Donzie Lilly has dived knee deep in to the water polo coaching world in the past few years. Now Head Coach at Texas Mavericks, Hebron High School, …
Look, we could spend all day placing blame on someone for not posting this podcast right after it was recorded but what, really, will that …
The nest is empty at James' house and it shows in this maudlin edition of the TXWaterpolo Podcast.
We recap the new-look Kangaroos as Austin College …
More players of the week and high school rankings as the UIL season plugs along with games all over the state of Texas.
Plus, the ODP program is …
Here we go. We've been waiting and now it's fully underway. We celebrate the high school season with our Players of the Week, our coaches' rankings, …
The biggest youth tournament in the world wrapped up with another successful foray in to the Lone Star State. Will there be a third Texas JOs in …
You might have thought we were gone but no such luck.
We recap the Spring high school season, look very much forward to the fall prep season, honor …
It's the 50th and final TISCA High School Water Polo Championship this weekend. We give a bit of a tribute to just how impressive that run has been …
The ODP season is pretty much done except for National Team Selection Camp and our Southwest Zone athletes and coaches have returned from National …
Yeah, this is vary late. Recorded on 2/23 it covers the recently concluded Spin Lob tournament in Austin and precedes the Thunder Spring Invite which …
The kiddos of Texas descended on the Cy-Fair Natatorium last weekend where Joe and James faced off in an epic and shouty 12-and-under cage match. After some brilliant tactical moves, which included telling his team to …
At least it wasn't as bad as 2020. The water polo world returned to some sense of normal in 2021 even though Covid was never too far removed. …
Dare to Dream is approaching quickly and will be hosted in January by the CFWPC, led by Head Coach Chris Ellis. Joe speaks to him about that event and much more going on with his club.
Plus, James puts Joe on the spot to …
UIL water polo will be here before we know it and both Joe and James are getting questions from athletes and families who want to know the process …
Mark Lawrence took his 'Roos men's team to Stanford and came home with two big wins over their rivals from Pennsylvania, and a respectable outcome …
We took a week off while Joe was partying with McCoy in Iowa so we take time to recap the recently-completed Texas Challenge Cup and Pegasus masters tournaments. Plus, a listener asks us to explain the ODP evaluation, …
Chris Cullen is nearly half way through (!) his first season as the director of YOUR Southwest Zone ODP team. He talks about where we stand with the …
Two convincing wins and a tough loss to the eventual tourney winner mean a positive outcome for 'Roos head coach Mark Lawrence. Austin College …
North Texas was well represented and fared even better at the recently completed Cousineau Cup in SoCal and Rocktober in Arizona. Plus, Austin …
The title says is all.
McCoy Patrick Linehan (insert Pogues here) has joined us for our first post-partum podcast (listen for faint sounds of dissatisfaction from the lad as Joe pontificates). Joe and Steph welcomed the …
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Our nominee for America's most interesting varsity water polo coach, Cody Pletcher of Alvin was named Interim …
Austin College returned from a two-day, five-game spin in New England where they won one and fell four times in some highly competitive matchups as …
We return to the fray after four weeks of such things as helping to manage more than 1000 youth water polo matches, coaching (extremely loosely …
Sixteen athletes were selected to participate at USA Water Polo's National Team Selection Camp and five of them were selected to national team …
More teams from Texas than ever competed at the Southwest Zone Junior Olympics Qualifying tournament a couple weekends ago, and all of them having qualified, they will now be playing at National Junior Olympics in North …
In between minor bouts of tornado warnings, power outages, and torrential Texas rain the Olympic Development Program season essentially ended in San Antonio last weekend with over 500 athletes from as far as Florida and …
St. Mark's lived up to its TXWaterpolo top ranking and defeated a very game Dawson High School to win its 9th boys' state title in Cy-Fair last …
A jam packed show where we recap an exciting girls high school championship tournament where Flower Mound came away with the trophy with their win …
That's right, the high school season is just about over. Regional championships have been decided, the state tournaments are seeded and scheduled, …
The second TAGS tournament of the past 12 months went off without much of a hitch in Pearland last weekend with Pegasus taking home the hardware for all four competition groups. We speak with Head Coach Spencer Dornin …
Not bad for a team that began varsity play in 2019. Texas' only NCAA women's varsity team now owns the distinction of being only the 5th ever program to win a CWPA Division III Championship. We talk with Mark Lawrence …
If there's a water polo job in Texas that Chris Cullen does not have we'd like to know about it. Today he talks with Joe about becoming the NISCA …
Austin College went to Pennsylvania and returned undefeated after four entertaining matches, including wins over Division II Gannon and Mercyhurst. …
We're very late. We know. But better late than... whatever.
This week we recap some of the top high school events and select our first players of the …
The Cal Baptist men finished this bizarre season with an upset win over Air Force to earn their first ever Western Water Polo Association …
Joe and Steph are having a baby. There, we said it right up front.
We gush about the huge news for a good chunk of time before moving on to the end of …
James lost the last segment that he recorded with Joe. Let's get that out of the way. #SubParPodcast
But oh boy, did they make up for it with a …
We're back after an extraordinary week, one in which multiple water polo events were cancelled, including our show, which succumbed to multiple and …
Austin College's first weekend slate of games against Air Force didn't end the way they'd prefer. They now fly to Colorado Springs to face Cal …
For there not being a lot going in in the water polo world there's... quite a bit going on.
For one, the collegiate season, in its truncated form, has …
We're back!
Joe moved (again) and abandoned the show for a couple weeks. But he's returned with news of a spring water polo season soon to get …
In a year like no other for the entire globe, but also for our resilient Texas water polo community, we close the book on the dreadful 2020 …
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone! Since y'all have been good this year, Texas water polo fans, our gift to you is a conversation with …
Mainly, a recap of the past weekends tournaments in North Texas, including some mild scolding of certain individuals who are unaware of the tourney …
In a rush to get this year over with we keep this one mercifully, lazily short. Joe and James vamp about the two tournaments that will tie up this …
Over one hundred athletes descended on Lewisville for the second ODP clinic of the season on Nov. 29. The turnout was great but the pool was crowded! …
Wishing all our generous and loyal listeners a wonderful Thanksgiving week, we keep the show short and amateurish with some dodgy audio quality, but …
Texas has now hosted two late-year tournaments since the pandemic struck us in March. What have we learned from those events and how might those lessons apply to competition in our state and beyond as the situation …
If you've ever wondered whether a collegiate water polo player has given a pre-game rendition of the national anthem on a trombone, wearing a Speedo, …
It's election week, which means... not much. This is a water polo podcast.
We skate over the complexities of national politics and head straight to …
We're two weekends out from the Texas Challenge Cup in Lewisville and The Colony at which several teams from the West Coast will compete in addition …
Dispiriting news from the University Interscholastic League (UIL), which announced on Monday that the inaugural season of sanctioned high school …
The Central Texas Festival ended with some mighty satisfied athletes, happy coaches, and a very high proportion of fans wearing masks. James and Joe were both there hosting and recap Texas' return to competitive water …
One weekend done and one big one to go for the Central Texas Festival. We recap the high- and low-lights of weekend one, and speak with Tom Davis, …
Actually, the title above pretty much covers everything in this abbreviated, we're-very-busy edition of the pod.
Acutally, we're pretty busy today. So here are some bullets:
There's going to be a festival in Central Texas, says Joe, who's directing the first competitive tournament sanctioned by USA Water Polo since before …
Big news as dates are solidifying for the first age group tournament in Texas since before the lockdown. Zilla and AquaTex will be the local hosts …
There's some movement in Texas water polo.
After talking about a league under way in Utah a week ago, we find out that Joe refereed a scrimmage for …
We're basically one year away from Texas' first ever state sanctioned high school water polo season. So, where are we? How did we get here? What's it …
In this TXWaterpolo Interview we speak with another of the USA's water polo legends, 3-time Olympian, 2008 Olympic silver medalist, NCAA Champion and …
Another star-studded show as we welcome two athletes vying for spots on the 2020 USA Men's Olympic Water Polo Team. Maxwell Irving and Matthew Farmer …
Today it’s a special guest for our first full length interview of season two of the Pod. His name is well known to those familiar with American water …
Can you believe it? Season 2 of the TXWaterpolo Podcast kicks off with a bang featuring two of the biggest names in American water polo, Adam Wright …
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 …
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 …
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 …
First, listeners will notice us speculating on playing the Welcome to Texas Shootout as scheduled for September. News emerged on Wednesday that that …
A podcast special with Ohio's Spin Lob Podcast where Joe recently talked about growth in Texas and how it could possibly be mimicked in the Buckeye …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Today’s TXWaterpolo Pod Special features the entirety of Joe’s conversation with George Block, the ‘godfather’ of San Antonio aquatics.
The Texas …
On the heels of several requests for information about where in Texas those thinking about a relocation to Texas should consider, Joe and James share …
Setting aside our banter about Joe's move to San Antonio, we start with a brief discussion about efforts to expand diversity in water polo in our …
Amidst some historic turmoil we offer our little show to, perhaps, give something more hopeful to think about.
We stick to our water polo roots with …
It’s a TXWaterpolo Pod Special, this week featuring Lena Skinner, water polo parent extraordinaire. She helped make hospitality at Thunder …
We resurrect the Best of Texas idea, this time focusing on the great high school programs in Texas history. Check that out in the second segment …
It's another pod special, this week featuring Houston Hall. We shared excerpts of his conversation with Joe last week but here's the entire interview.
Houston was a member of St. Mark’s first state championship team in …
Not only is Texas leading the nation in resuming water polo practice but it's James' team! On monday AquaTex held it's first training in Round Rock …
As we wrap up our Best of Texas high school tournament we speak with a member of the victorious 2007 Baytown Sterling team, Zayne Belal. In that year …
AquaTex is going back to practice! James' team may be the first in the US to actually get back to training, and is likely the first in Texas to do so. He and Joe talk about the technical aspects of actually doing …
Amy Olsen left Baytown already one of the most decorated players in Texas high school history. But that was just the start.
An effective recruiter and …
Amy Olsen, one of Texas' most decorated water polo athletes and a former professional player in Europe, chats with Joe about her experiences …
The voters have spoken and the quarterfinals of our Best of Texas High School Tournament are complete. After collecting over 500 votes the semis are …
Justin Pudwill ended a hugely successful 10 years at the helm of Whittier College's men's and women's water polo programs to make his Houston return …
It's almost as hard to believe that this is our 40th episode as it is that James hasn't gone past his front gate in five days.
The quarantine goes on …
In one of the most fascinating conversations we can recall we speak with the highly successful Head Coach at St. Mark's School and Trident Water Polo …
The NCAA canceled this year's final four (tm). Be we haven't. In fact, we've created the first ever Best of Texas high school tournament pitting …
Part two of a conversation with Mac MacDonald, Head Coach at Lamar HS and one of the pioneers of the sport in Texas. Plus some vamping about the …
It's a long one, but what else do you have to do?
Today, a few items are still on the calendar and the UIL hasn't shut the season down (yet). Then, we …
Back in December we spoke with 2008 Olympic Siver Medalist and Stanford All-American Peter Hudnut after his visit to Houston where he led a clinic for Houston Storm.
We spoke about his connections with Texas, his career …
You know things are pretty slow when Joe and James chat about Tiger King.
Well, not only that, but:
What a week.
Though it came as no surprise the Olympics have been postponed until 2021 after several Olympic committees and sports associations …
We are living in strange times.
As the COVID-19 pandemic makes its mark on Texas and the rest of the world our small, tight community of water polo …
On this week's episode: Austin College wins four straight on the road, a conversation with Thunder, ODP, and Braswell Coach Sabrina Carlile, and Joe …
There’s too much stuff to cover for a clever description here. How about some bullet points?
We asked for your input and we really got it.
The first week of prep (sorry. high school) water polo ended with St. Mark's and Foster on top of the …
You’ll know the theme of the show because James and Joe begin the thing by debating whether “prep” or “high school” is the more accurate term (“prep” …
Cowtown's second tourney ever is in the books with clubs from as far away as Albuquerque taking part. But the biggest story, clearly, is AquaTex's …
The Austin College women put the scare in two strong East Coast D-1 teams at the Bruno Invite but return to Sherman without a win after a very …
The Spin Lob Tournament is finally here which means a big collection of very talented players are coming to Austin. And if tradition holds, they will …
While a gaggle of kids age 12 and under descended on Houston for the (biggest ever) Dare to Dream Tournament, the varsity women of Austin College …
The calendar has turned and we haven't talked Texas water polo yet. The wait is over.
We're back along with a lot of Texans who braved the snow of …
It's been a monumental year for water polo in Texas. We re-cap the top stories of the year, good and bad. Plus, there's so much growth going on we …
This one is for everyone who has asked, "why don't we hear more podcasts featuring someone driving up I-35?" You're welcome.
It's the week before Christmas, which means the sport goes largely dormant. But that doesn't …
Austin College completes their second-ever varsity men's season improved but still looking for more as they go 1-1 against rivals Penn State - …
Yes, the wait is over. We’re back, just in time for the biggest weekend of intercollegiate water polo all year. Could a program not from the Big …
The title says it all.
A frenzied ODP Thanksgiving weekend returns to Texas when two camps will be held back to back, one in North Texas, the other in NE Houston.
The season ends for the UT men after a tight opening round …
This week is all about the dedication of this show, traveling all over the state to watch three events located well over 300 miles apart. Actually, that's what Joe did from Wednesday to Monday while James just sat in a …
If you think that there's no water polo going on this weekend in Texas we will prove you wrong.
The unofficial 8th Grade, 14 and under championships …
Your mighty 'Roos returned from Pennsylvania with their first win of the season, a thumping of tournament hosts Washington & Jefferson. We talk about that, upcoming games, and the (still buzzing) UIL decision to add …
Has there ever been a bigger week for water polo in Texas?
For over 20 years a bunch of dedicated coaches and advocates for the sport have been …
Water polo will never be the same in the Lone Star State. Not after today's decision by the University Interscholastic League to officially add the …
You say you want to hear more from coaches and athletes about what's going on in Texas and beyond? Well OK then.
In this interview-heavy pod we speak …
A shortened (and late) episode featuring lots of talking about the upcoming Champions Cup in Houston and the Southside boys who earned themselves a top seed among Texas teams that are participating. Plus, UT removes any …
It's a collegiate club bonanza this week as James and Joe pontificate about the short but intense season that is CWPA Texas Division club water polo. …
James and Joe open with this past weekend's TISCA Clinic where some encouraging signs for water polo emerged, plus a little ODP recap as the season …
The 2019-20 ODP season is upon us with Camp 1 in Austin on Sunday and an expanded competition format. Plus we update the fall tournament schedule …
The Austin College 'Roos men return from Navy without a win but with increasing confidence and noticeable improvement. That according to Head Coach …
It's NCAA men's water polo season, which means more rank speculation about how Austin College will fare in it's second varsity season. And what …
Thirty-three youth teams played 67 games in Lake Travis while dodging boat wake, zebra mussels, and beverage-sipping spectators lounging on …
It's the dog days of summer for Texas water polo, punctuated by a big beach tourney at a man-made lake in Austin this weekend. Plus, year three of …
Mark Lawrence, Head Coach of the Men's and Women's Varsity Water Polo teams at Austin College in Sherman joins James to talk about his upcoming …
Chris Radmonovich, the lone Texan with a head coaching position in the NCAA, steps down after a record-breaking run at Wagner College. James and Joe …
It's over! Junior Olympics are done and session two revealed some impressive performances by Texas clubs. That, a conversation with award-winning …
Joe and James discuss Junior Olympics, and that's about all. And we want to hear from you: questions, subjects to cover, good stories, let us know.
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Joe and James discuss Texans in California this week, rank speculation about Jovan coming to Austin, and NCAA water polo in the state. And we want to …
Texas water polo guru Joe Linehan joins James Smith to kick off the first of many – or at least several – TXWaterpolo podcasts. Music by San …
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