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,
Vote Now: Best of Texas Championship!
This is it! The final vote in our Best of Texas tournament. Vote now for THE best high school program in Texas history. A reminder that the competition is between programs rather than individual teams. When voting keep in mind the level of excellence that each program has displayed
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