The TXWaterpolo Podcast

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 lobbying the UIL to make water polo its next sanctioned high school sport. On Monday, they finally did it, and it will likely never be the same again – in the best possible way. How did we get here? And what do we do now? Chris Cullen, "Mac" McDona...

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 sport to its list of sanctioned sports. Joe and James recap just some of the day's events in this bonus pod. Stay tuned for much, much more this week. #TexasWaterpoloRising Music by: San Antonio's Alejandro Escovedo Mail the Horse

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 with Austin College Head Coach Mark Lawrence about the varsity men's most recent five-game trip to California. Then Pegasus WP Academy's Spencer Dornin fills us in on his team's (and Thunder's) notable performance at the Evan Cous...

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 doubt about which men's club team is (currently) second best to A&M after dispatching Houston and Rice. And if you never get tired of dressing in all white, Texas referees...

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. Then, a conversation with the (undefeated) Aggies' team captain Kinley Foster, and Joe's memories of how the whole club thing came to Texas. That and a cursory discussion of the most entertaining NCAA men's water polo season in memory...

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 kicks off. Then Mark Lawrence talks about the results of the Davis Roundup for his Austin College 'Roos. And then the podcast is over, really, on this 12th edition of the TXWaterpolo Podcast. Music by Alejandro Escovedo , Scott Holmes , and Mai...

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 including results for the recently completed Armadillo Classic. And some early-season rumblings within men's collegiate water polo. Could UC Santa Barbara finish the season on top? That and not much else on today's abbreviated TX Waterpolo Podcas...

The Austin College 'Roos men return from Navy without a win but with increasing confidence and noticeable improvement. That according to Head Coach Mark Lawrence who talks with us about the trip, but not before news from Texas high school water polo where there's been an abrupt change of leadership. Joe and James discuss its repercussions as the UIL considers once again whether to sanction...

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 should Texas athletes expect if they are interested in playing varsity or club ball in college? Joe spreads a wealth of knowledge and James nods along. Plus, fight songs you will very likely be able to identify, and one you couldn't possibl...

Thirty-three youth teams played 67 games in Lake Travis while dodging boat wake, zebra mussels, and beverage-sipping spectators lounging on innertubes. The first of (perhaps) many Zilla Beach Water Polo Tournaments in Austin is over with some good results for local teams and widespread praise from athletes and parents alike. Plus, the 2019 NCAA season beckons, and we tout our increasing coverage o...

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 the Texas Development Summit is on the September calendar. And we've annexed Hinsdale, Illinois. Music by Alejandro Escovedo , Scott Holmes , Carsie Blanton , and The New Valleys .

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 season, recruits, and big news about 2020. Plus, Joe and James cover some of the events coming up this fall, and the American performance at PanAm's in this extended sixth episode. References: Austin College Men's Water Polo Schedule "...

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 talk about his career and how Texans fare as NCAA coaches. Plus, Austin College releases it's 2019 fall schedule, and an NFL prospect credits his high school water polo career with helping him succeed at football. All that and more from James and...

It's over! Junior Olympics are done and session two revealed some impressive performances by Texas clubs. That, a conversation with award-winning Coach Chris Cullen, and unfortunate news from Korea are on the agenda for James and Joe in Episode 4. Music by Alejandro Escovedo ,  Scott Holmes , and  Carsie Blanton .

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. Music by Alejandro Escovedo , Scott Holmes , and Carsie Blanton .

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 hear from you : questions, subjects to cover, good stories... let us know . " Whither Jovan " by Michael Randazzo , Swimming World Music by San Antonio-based Alejandro Escovedo.

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 Antonio-based Alejandro Escovedo.