The Summer League schedules have finally been released for both the A and B leagues! Athletes and parents can connect through the junglecatpolo.com website on the 'Schedule' link, or by visiting the Missouri Water Polo site.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
New Trier 11 - JCWP 9
In the final game of the tournament, the Cats came out flat against host New Trier, going to halftime down 9-4, the most goals the Cats allowed in any two quarters all tournament. Afterwards, the boys all felt like they were not focused before the game, having just played eventual champion Loyola very close. New Trier came out blazing and it took until halftime for the Cats to finally bring their intensity around to match New Trier's.
The second half was won by the Cats 5-2, but it was too little, too late as New Trier held off a late surge to claim the victory and second place in the tournament. Your Jungle Cats took third with a 2-2-1 record.
Thomas Morgan was named offensive player of the game for his strong offensive effort and best defensive effort so far this summer.
The boys learned a lot this weekend. We improved each game (except for the 1st quarter of the last game) and we came together as a team. The boys got to know each other and their coaches a lot better and the "deer in headlights" look in their eyes were gone by haltime of the first game (as observed by Mr. Savio). The crash defense has come a long way in just a few short weeks and we are starting to figure out when to stay and when to go. Offensively, we have also made leaps and bounds by moving the ball down to the wing and generating ball-side drives. 6-on-5 needs a lot of work as we had over 20 chances and only one or two conversions. But, you don't draw 20+ ejections without doing a lot of things right.
Tidbits:
- One field block makes you part of the "Swat Team". Five field blocks is a "Block Party", although Michael Slaughter may just call out "Yahtzee"
- The "wing-out club" is still stuck at two members
- Michael Bowers was apparently born with a beard
- Peter Buelter looks good in sunglasses, even indoors or in the middle of the night
- Savio, Sullivan and Slaughter are the worst morning people and cannot be in the same rooms in California
- Most people walk away from a group when they get a phone call, Aaron Adcock stand in the middle of the group and just talks louder
- We hit a major thunderstorm on the drive back. In our car, we popped on the radio because we weren't sure if we were about to run into a tornado. The emergency broadcast system warned us of 60 MPH winds and to seek shelter immediately. The storm was described the storm as full of "dangerous winds, damaging hail and deadly lightning". We experienced these things for about 90 seconds of terror driving 30 MPH through the chaos, but then the storm dissipated and we just kept driving. Quite exhilarating.
- In my car, we listened to a rap CD put out by Macho Man Randy Savage. It's hilarious. The title track "Be a Man" might have to be the theme song for the team.
The second half was won by the Cats 5-2, but it was too little, too late as New Trier held off a late surge to claim the victory and second place in the tournament. Your Jungle Cats took third with a 2-2-1 record.
Thomas Morgan was named offensive player of the game for his strong offensive effort and best defensive effort so far this summer.
The boys learned a lot this weekend. We improved each game (except for the 1st quarter of the last game) and we came together as a team. The boys got to know each other and their coaches a lot better and the "deer in headlights" look in their eyes were gone by haltime of the first game (as observed by Mr. Savio). The crash defense has come a long way in just a few short weeks and we are starting to figure out when to stay and when to go. Offensively, we have also made leaps and bounds by moving the ball down to the wing and generating ball-side drives. 6-on-5 needs a lot of work as we had over 20 chances and only one or two conversions. But, you don't draw 20+ ejections without doing a lot of things right.
Tidbits:
- One field block makes you part of the "Swat Team". Five field blocks is a "Block Party", although Michael Slaughter may just call out "Yahtzee"
- The "wing-out club" is still stuck at two members
- Michael Bowers was apparently born with a beard
- Peter Buelter looks good in sunglasses, even indoors or in the middle of the night
- Savio, Sullivan and Slaughter are the worst morning people and cannot be in the same rooms in California
- Most people walk away from a group when they get a phone call, Aaron Adcock stand in the middle of the group and just talks louder
- We hit a major thunderstorm on the drive back. In our car, we popped on the radio because we weren't sure if we were about to run into a tornado. The emergency broadcast system warned us of 60 MPH winds and to seek shelter immediately. The storm was described the storm as full of "dangerous winds, damaging hail and deadly lightning". We experienced these things for about 90 seconds of terror driving 30 MPH through the chaos, but then the storm dissipated and we just kept driving. Quite exhilarating.
- In my car, we listened to a rap CD put out by Macho Man Randy Savage. It's hilarious. The title track "Be a Man" might have to be the theme song for the team.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Loyola 8 - JCWP 4
6 first half goals by Loyola proved too much to overcome. Goalie and player of the game Sean Sullivan counted only two counter-attack goals, the rest were half-court, three of which came in the first 3 minutes of the first quarter.
Loyola had bigger and stronger players than even Mundelein, so it would have been hard to execute a press. After the first three outside bullets by the two studs on Loyola, the Cats really clamped down defensively. Goals came more from Loyola's good plays than Cat errors. Most impressive was the shutout in the third quarter with Loyola shooting deep.
The Jungle Cat offense was the best it had been all summer as our spacing was tremendous as we moved the ball down to the wing. Drivers found themselves either ball-side with a man on their back or open weak-side after picks and we had many open looks. I think the fatigue of the 4th game in 24 hours caught up to us as open shot went wide or at the goalie, mostly due to lack of kicking up.
The biggest weakness of this team right now is 6-on-5 as we had mutliple oppportunities (as well as two 6-on-4 chances) with zero conversions.
All-around a very good game and we head into the game against New Trier with a chance for second place.
Loyola had bigger and stronger players than even Mundelein, so it would have been hard to execute a press. After the first three outside bullets by the two studs on Loyola, the Cats really clamped down defensively. Goals came more from Loyola's good plays than Cat errors. Most impressive was the shutout in the third quarter with Loyola shooting deep.
The Jungle Cat offense was the best it had been all summer as our spacing was tremendous as we moved the ball down to the wing. Drivers found themselves either ball-side with a man on their back or open weak-side after picks and we had many open looks. I think the fatigue of the 4th game in 24 hours caught up to us as open shot went wide or at the goalie, mostly due to lack of kicking up.
The biggest weakness of this team right now is 6-on-5 as we had mutliple oppportunities (as well as two 6-on-4 chances) with zero conversions.
All-around a very good game and we head into the game against New Trier with a chance for second place.
JCWP 12 - Brother Rice 5
Brother Rice had some issues fielding a team and only 4 guys could make it, so New Trier pitched in 8 guys off their bench so we'd have a game.
Our crash defense really came together has we carried a shutout into the second half. The goalies split time and both were solid. We had a little trouble getting our offense rolling as not many Cats squared out early to get the ball from the goalie and we refused to get the ball in deep to the wing. However, Zach Smith joined Daniel Maloney as sole members of the "wing out club". Our lefties, Erlinger and Bowers are doing great getting to the right wing and being passer. Thomas Morgan and Michael Slaughter are creating lots of counter opportunities. Player of the game was John Lewis who was dominant in the 2M and was a vocal leader at both ends of the pool.
We have Loyola in 20 minutes essentially for the championship.
Our crash defense really came together has we carried a shutout into the second half. The goalies split time and both were solid. We had a little trouble getting our offense rolling as not many Cats squared out early to get the ball from the goalie and we refused to get the ball in deep to the wing. However, Zach Smith joined Daniel Maloney as sole members of the "wing out club". Our lefties, Erlinger and Bowers are doing great getting to the right wing and being passer. Thomas Morgan and Michael Slaughter are creating lots of counter opportunities. Player of the game was John Lewis who was dominant in the 2M and was a vocal leader at both ends of the pool.
We have Loyola in 20 minutes essentially for the championship.
JCWP 12 - Mundelein 12
Mundelein brought a very good team, and the game was back and forth the whole game. Down 6-4 at half, the Cats played a great third quarter shooting deep and took another lead into the 4th quarter, up 9-8 defending the deep.
The Cats learned from the experience of letting up late against Walrus and fought hard in the 4th despite being at a disadvantage of defending deep against a big and physical team. Mundelein had two big shooters who took advantage of our crash defense with accurate outside shots. We adjusted by playing man-up on those two while continuing our crash. We held those guys at bay and survived a last second play to hold on for the tie.
Maloney was again the king of winging out. Sam Erlinger had a solid two goal performance on top of a few assists. Sean Sullivan had a great game, with great passing, aggressive stealing and some key blocks. Zach Smith was again an obvious choice for POTG for creating his own offense nearly every time down the pool, resulting in a hat trick and numerous assists.
We ended the long day with a giant meal at Maggiano's. Peter Buelter made his case for inheriting John Heafner's title as "human garbage disposal".
The Cats learned from the experience of letting up late against Walrus and fought hard in the 4th despite being at a disadvantage of defending deep against a big and physical team. Mundelein had two big shooters who took advantage of our crash defense with accurate outside shots. We adjusted by playing man-up on those two while continuing our crash. We held those guys at bay and survived a last second play to hold on for the tie.
Maloney was again the king of winging out. Sam Erlinger had a solid two goal performance on top of a few assists. Sean Sullivan had a great game, with great passing, aggressive stealing and some key blocks. Zach Smith was again an obvious choice for POTG for creating his own offense nearly every time down the pool, resulting in a hat trick and numerous assists.
We ended the long day with a giant meal at Maggiano's. Peter Buelter made his case for inheriting John Heafner's title as "human garbage disposal".
Nothing meaner than a wet Cat.
After a 6 hour drive, we arrived on Friday just in time for our 5:30 match against Walrus. On the ride up, Coach Hayes enlightened us with a slogan he saw used by Villanova, which I am going to suggest as the JCWP slogan when we rework the shirts in 9 years: there's nothin meaner than a wet cat. Classic.
Walrus had a couple athletes on their team who were pretty physical. One player in particular made a point to grab and hold anyone who came near. The Cats rose above the physical play and played solid defense to the tune of a 5-2 halftime lead.
Goalie Jake Chisholm played very well at both ends, making some key stops and making good passes. Daniel Maloney filled a crucial role in squaring out early and often to get the counter attack started, which resulted in many counter attack goals, a couple by Aaron Adcock and one by Michael Slaughter.
The solid play, especially in the crash defense, countinued and after three quarters the Cats led 9-5. The Cats let their guard down in the 4th as hips started dropping on defense and passes started getting sloppier. Walrus raged back with 5 goals in the 4th, but the Cats held on for a 11-10 victory.
Player of the game went to Zach Smith for his goal and handful of assists, in addition to his good defensive play.
Walrus had a couple athletes on their team who were pretty physical. One player in particular made a point to grab and hold anyone who came near. The Cats rose above the physical play and played solid defense to the tune of a 5-2 halftime lead.
Goalie Jake Chisholm played very well at both ends, making some key stops and making good passes. Daniel Maloney filled a crucial role in squaring out early and often to get the counter attack started, which resulted in many counter attack goals, a couple by Aaron Adcock and one by Michael Slaughter.
The solid play, especially in the crash defense, countinued and after three quarters the Cats led 9-5. The Cats let their guard down in the 4th as hips started dropping on defense and passes started getting sloppier. Walrus raged back with 5 goals in the 4th, but the Cats held on for a 11-10 victory.
Player of the game went to Zach Smith for his goal and handful of assists, in addition to his good defensive play.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Wednesday's Games
Yellow plays at 7:35 PM, Black at 8:25 PM, and 16U at 9:15 PM. The rest of the schedule eventually will be posted at mowaterpolo.com.
Monday, June 22, 2009
e-mail Change and Monday's Games
Coach Baud's e-mail address is now "pbaudendistel@sluh.org".
Tonight's game times are the same as last week: Orange plays at 6:45 pm, Green at 7:35 pm. For future game times, please visit http://www.mowaterpolo.com/Schedules/Leagues/09SuBLeague.html.
Tonight's game times are the same as last week: Orange plays at 6:45 pm, Green at 7:35 pm. For future game times, please visit http://www.mowaterpolo.com/Schedules/Leagues/09SuBLeague.html.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Black team off to a strong start
The Black team came out firing in their first game of the Summer '09 league with several fresh faces helping to find a familiar result. The Cats got off to a very quick 3-0 lead and continued to pour on the defensive and offensive pressure throughout, ending up on the right side of a 10-5 final. JCWP's signature press defense was on display all evening and the team's five straight practices of counter-attack paid off. In the midst of several strong performances, Jack "Blue 'Stang" Buelter's effort stood out from the crowd, earning him the coveted Player of the Game award.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Wednesday Change
The Black team now has only one game on Wednesday, at 9:15 PM. 16U and Yellow game times have not changed.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Orange Leopards
Just a reminder: if you have been practicing with the Leopards and are listed on the Orange team, you are to continue practicing with the Leopards on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and you are to practice with the Cubs on Wednesdays.
Summer Games
Games begin this week. All high school league games are at MICDS. Please be on deck ready to get in 20 minutes before game time. A schedule for future games should be available at mowaterpolo.com. Rosters follow.
On Monday, Orange plays at 6:45 PM and Green plays at 7:35 PM.
On Wednesday, 16U plays at 6:45 PM, Black plays at 7:35 PM and 9:15 PM, and Yellow plays at 8:25 PM.
JCWP Green (Coaches Cutelli and Steve)
Berger, Jeffrey
Castro, Darrian
Castro, Victor
Critchfield, Tom
Gleason, Bradley
Jellinek, Justin
Kennedy, Chris
Masucci, Matt
Mayer, Richie
Myers, Peter
Paniello, Andrew
Sigman, Michael
Smith, Drew
Stelmachowicz, Evan
JCWP Orange (Coaches Conner and Jake)
Allen, Luke
Archer, Charlie
D'Alessandro, Dave
Dell'Orco, Tom
Gleason, Patrick
Harris, Eddie
Highsmith, Max
Mayer, Rob
Moorkamp, Sam
Petralia, Anthony
Pilas, Brandon
Ramacciotti, Justin
Schneider, Chris
Seiff, Tom
JCWP 16U (Coaches Milford and Max)
*Chisholm, Jake
*Sullivan, Sean
Adcock, Aaron
Bowers, Michael
Buelter, Peter
Erlinger, Sam
Kabance, Joe
Lewis, John
Maloney, Daniel
Morgan, Thomas
Savio, Michael
Slaughter, Michael
Smith, Zach
Tanner, Michael
JCWP Yellow (Coaches Hayes and Tim)
*Jungels, Dylan
Auinbauh, Jake
Castro, Ben
Champion, Kenny
Derdeyn, Pieter
Faddis, Colby
Gleason, Brett
Helling, John
Kimbrough, Ben
Meyer, Mitch
Piening, Nick
Schiller, Bob
Schmidt, Dan
Stolwyk, Matt
Vierod, Alistair
JCWP Black (Coaches Penilla and Tim)
*Archer, Pat
Buelter, Jack
Burggraf, Nate
Goeddel, Dan
Golterman, Robert
Hagerty, Michael
Kaufmann, Nick
Keao, Nick
Kramer, Mitch
Luhmann, Bill
Maurer, John
Neuberger, Travis
Pike, Daniel
Ruzicka, Marty
On Monday, Orange plays at 6:45 PM and Green plays at 7:35 PM.
On Wednesday, 16U plays at 6:45 PM, Black plays at 7:35 PM and 9:15 PM, and Yellow plays at 8:25 PM.
JCWP Green (Coaches Cutelli and Steve)
Berger, Jeffrey
Castro, Darrian
Castro, Victor
Critchfield, Tom
Gleason, Bradley
Jellinek, Justin
Kennedy, Chris
Masucci, Matt
Mayer, Richie
Myers, Peter
Paniello, Andrew
Sigman, Michael
Smith, Drew
Stelmachowicz, Evan
JCWP Orange (Coaches Conner and Jake)
Allen, Luke
Archer, Charlie
D'Alessandro, Dave
Dell'Orco, Tom
Gleason, Patrick
Harris, Eddie
Highsmith, Max
Mayer, Rob
Moorkamp, Sam
Petralia, Anthony
Pilas, Brandon
Ramacciotti, Justin
Schneider, Chris
Seiff, Tom
JCWP 16U (Coaches Milford and Max)
*Chisholm, Jake
*Sullivan, Sean
Adcock, Aaron
Bowers, Michael
Buelter, Peter
Erlinger, Sam
Kabance, Joe
Lewis, John
Maloney, Daniel
Morgan, Thomas
Savio, Michael
Slaughter, Michael
Smith, Zach
Tanner, Michael
JCWP Yellow (Coaches Hayes and Tim)
*Jungels, Dylan
Auinbauh, Jake
Castro, Ben
Champion, Kenny
Derdeyn, Pieter
Faddis, Colby
Gleason, Brett
Helling, John
Kimbrough, Ben
Meyer, Mitch
Piening, Nick
Schiller, Bob
Schmidt, Dan
Stolwyk, Matt
Vierod, Alistair
JCWP Black (Coaches Penilla and Tim)
*Archer, Pat
Buelter, Jack
Burggraf, Nate
Goeddel, Dan
Golterman, Robert
Hagerty, Michael
Kaufmann, Nick
Keao, Nick
Kramer, Mitch
Luhmann, Bill
Maurer, John
Neuberger, Travis
Pike, Daniel
Ruzicka, Marty
Friday, June 12, 2009
Team Suits
The following boys who ordered suits should bring $30 to practice as soon as possible. Cash or a check (made out to JOHN PENILLA) is fine.
Cubs: Matt Masucci
Leopards: Luke Allen, Peter Buelter, Dave D'Alessandro, Pieter Derdeyn, Justin Jellinek, Rob Mayer, Sam Moorkamp
Lions: Pat Archer, Colby Faddis, Brett Gleason, Nick Kaufmann, Daniel Pike
All other athletes who ordered/were interested in a suit should order theirs individually through Agonswim.com. Click here for the direct link.
Note: Junior Olympic athletes not listed above should wait for Coach Milford's instructions before ordering a team suit on their own.
Cubs: Matt Masucci
Leopards: Luke Allen, Peter Buelter, Dave D'Alessandro, Pieter Derdeyn, Justin Jellinek, Rob Mayer, Sam Moorkamp
Lions: Pat Archer, Colby Faddis, Brett Gleason, Nick Kaufmann, Daniel Pike
All other athletes who ordered/were interested in a suit should order theirs individually through Agonswim.com. Click here for the direct link.
Note: Junior Olympic athletes not listed above should wait for Coach Milford's instructions before ordering a team suit on their own.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
JO's Reminder
Reminder: next week Jungle Cat Water Polo will be holding open tryouts for our 16-under Junior Olympic team. There will be three tryouts on Monday June 8th, Tuesday June 9th and Thursday June 11th. The tryouts will start at 6:30pm and Chaminade and end at 8:15pm. Anyone born in 1993 or later is welcome to try out for free, although each athlete is required to be registered with USA Water Polo (http://usawaterpolo.org). Athletes are encouraged to attend all three tryouts.
The Junior Olympics are being held this year in Stanford California. The tournament starts July 25th and runs through July 28th. We will going out to California early to scrimmage with clubs out there, as well as take a trip to Chicago in mid-July to play in a tournament.
Travel costs for both Chicago and California are estimated to be $1,800. Athletes selected to be on the Junior Olympic team must register with Jungle Cat Water Polo and submit a non-refundable $500 deposit in order to purchase airfare to California.
Please pass along this message if you know of anyone who is of age and would like to try out for the team.
Thanks,
The JCWP Staff
The Junior Olympics are being held this year in Stanford California. The tournament starts July 25th and runs through July 28th. We will going out to California early to scrimmage with clubs out there, as well as take a trip to Chicago in mid-July to play in a tournament.
Travel costs for both Chicago and California are estimated to be $1,800. Athletes selected to be on the Junior Olympic team must register with Jungle Cat Water Polo and submit a non-refundable $500 deposit in order to purchase airfare to California.
Please pass along this message if you know of anyone who is of age and would like to try out for the team.
Thanks,
The JCWP Staff
Monday, May 4, 2009
Junior Olympics
Athletes and Parents-
This summer, Jungle Cat Water Polo is planning to enter a 16 & under team into the National Junior Olympics, the largest age group water polo tournament in the country. The tournament will take place July 25th-28th in Stanford, California.
JCWP is committed to the development of our players and we want to provide opportunities to play the best possible competition in the Midwest and across the country. Three out of the last four years, our club has taken an 18 & under team to Junior Olympics, with each trip being more successful than the last. Last summer was our best team and best finish ever, and we are looking to build on that success by bringing a 16 & under team this coming summer. The current field of eligible players is strong and the JCWP coaches believe we can be competitive this summer, while having a fun experience. Every player we’ve taken on a trip has had a wonderful time and they always say they want to go back the next year.
This summer, we will enter the 16 & under team into two tournaments, an age group tournament in Chicago and the National Junior Olympics in Stanford, CA. The Chicago clubs haven’t set their dates yet, but the tournament will likely be between July 4th and when we leave for California. Athletes on the JO’s team will be required to go to Chicago as well. We will also be leaving for California a week before the tournament begins (probably on Monday) in order to practice and scrimmage with California clubs. The purpose of travelling to Chicago and going out to California early is twofold. First, it allows the team to play together in a tournament setting, where they travel together and learn to play together, as we imagine many different schools will be represented on this team. Secondly, to be successful at Junior Olympics, the team needs to play competition that cannot be found in St. Louis. To avoid being surprised and having to adjust mid-tournament, the team will have a better understanding of the challenges they will face once the tournament begins.
Historically, JO trips have cost each athlete about $1,000. That amount included hotel, airfare, rental car and general team costs (tournament entry fee, team activities, tolls, etc.). With the extra time in California and the Chicago tournament, we imagine the total cost for this team to be about $1,800. Since the cost of the trip is usually the most prohibitive factor for athletes and their families, we would like to organize some sort of fundraising to help defray these costs. If you have an idea, please contact one of the JCWP coaches (info below).
Anyone who is birth year 1993 or later is welcome to try out for the team, regardless of school or club affiliation. All athletes wishing to try out must be registered with USA Water Polo. The tryouts will begin Monday June 8th from 7PM – 9PM at Chaminade, and will continue Tuesday-Thursday of that week. We recommend potential athletes attend each practice, as we want to be comfortable with what each athlete can and cannot do and will hesitate to select players we have only seen once or twice. Athletes will be chosen by the JCWP coaches based not only on water polo skills, but also on their ability to learn new concepts from the coaches and play with their teammates. Athletes who are selected will be required to attend 90% of the JCWP practices for the remainder of the summer (last practice is right before we leave for California) and must register with JCWP and pay JCWP dues. Athletes not selected may elect to continue playing for JCWP or register for another club. Once selected for the team, we will require a $500 non-refundable deposit from each athlete in order to purchase airfare to California.
If you, your son or one of your players is planning on trying out, please contact Tom Milford a tlmilford@gmail.com so we can get an idea of how large of a group will be in attendance. The coaching staff for the 16 & under team has not, as of yet, been selected, but one or more of the JCWP coaches will be on both trips. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
The JCWP Coaching Staff
Tom Milford
Charlie Cutelli
John Penilla
Paul Baudendistel
This summer, Jungle Cat Water Polo is planning to enter a 16 & under team into the National Junior Olympics, the largest age group water polo tournament in the country. The tournament will take place July 25th-28th in Stanford, California.
JCWP is committed to the development of our players and we want to provide opportunities to play the best possible competition in the Midwest and across the country. Three out of the last four years, our club has taken an 18 & under team to Junior Olympics, with each trip being more successful than the last. Last summer was our best team and best finish ever, and we are looking to build on that success by bringing a 16 & under team this coming summer. The current field of eligible players is strong and the JCWP coaches believe we can be competitive this summer, while having a fun experience. Every player we’ve taken on a trip has had a wonderful time and they always say they want to go back the next year.
This summer, we will enter the 16 & under team into two tournaments, an age group tournament in Chicago and the National Junior Olympics in Stanford, CA. The Chicago clubs haven’t set their dates yet, but the tournament will likely be between July 4th and when we leave for California. Athletes on the JO’s team will be required to go to Chicago as well. We will also be leaving for California a week before the tournament begins (probably on Monday) in order to practice and scrimmage with California clubs. The purpose of travelling to Chicago and going out to California early is twofold. First, it allows the team to play together in a tournament setting, where they travel together and learn to play together, as we imagine many different schools will be represented on this team. Secondly, to be successful at Junior Olympics, the team needs to play competition that cannot be found in St. Louis. To avoid being surprised and having to adjust mid-tournament, the team will have a better understanding of the challenges they will face once the tournament begins.
Historically, JO trips have cost each athlete about $1,000. That amount included hotel, airfare, rental car and general team costs (tournament entry fee, team activities, tolls, etc.). With the extra time in California and the Chicago tournament, we imagine the total cost for this team to be about $1,800. Since the cost of the trip is usually the most prohibitive factor for athletes and their families, we would like to organize some sort of fundraising to help defray these costs. If you have an idea, please contact one of the JCWP coaches (info below).
Anyone who is birth year 1993 or later is welcome to try out for the team, regardless of school or club affiliation. All athletes wishing to try out must be registered with USA Water Polo. The tryouts will begin Monday June 8th from 7PM – 9PM at Chaminade, and will continue Tuesday-Thursday of that week. We recommend potential athletes attend each practice, as we want to be comfortable with what each athlete can and cannot do and will hesitate to select players we have only seen once or twice. Athletes will be chosen by the JCWP coaches based not only on water polo skills, but also on their ability to learn new concepts from the coaches and play with their teammates. Athletes who are selected will be required to attend 90% of the JCWP practices for the remainder of the summer (last practice is right before we leave for California) and must register with JCWP and pay JCWP dues. Athletes not selected may elect to continue playing for JCWP or register for another club. Once selected for the team, we will require a $500 non-refundable deposit from each athlete in order to purchase airfare to California.
If you, your son or one of your players is planning on trying out, please contact Tom Milford a tlmilford@gmail.com so we can get an idea of how large of a group will be in attendance. The coaching staff for the 16 & under team has not, as of yet, been selected, but one or more of the JCWP coaches will be on both trips. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
The JCWP Coaching Staff
Tom Milford
Charlie Cutelli
John Penilla
Paul Baudendistel
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Kuppa Results, and Thank You
Congratulations to Jungle Cat Water Polo! Despite splitting into balanced teams, JCWP managed four quarterfinal spots and two semifinal spots. The five teams finished third and fourth and about sixth, seventh, and tenth out of seventeen teams.
On behalf of the coaching staff, thank you to all players for sharing your passion for water polo with us, and thank you to all parents for sharing your sons and daughters this winter.
A fond farewell to the seniors who are finished with JCWP, with their numbers of seasons played with us in parentheses:
Debandt, Nick (9)
Derdeyn, Will (8)
Faust, Danny (2)
Gerber, Charles (5)
Hohenberger, Matt (parts of 8)
Maloney, Patrick (8)
Meara, Jack (3)
Morrissey, Bob (4)
Murphy, Erin (4)
*Page, William (9)
Savio, John (8)
*Sigman, Steve (8)
Tucker, Jim (3)
In the 11-year, 22-season history of Jungle Cat Water Polo, three players have played with us during 11 of those seasons. (No other players have played with us as many as 10 seasons.) A very special Thank You to the standard-bearers:
*Trent Going
John Heafner
Michael O'Neill
*We hope Trent, William, and Steve continue playing with us this summer on our Junior Olympic team.
On behalf of the coaching staff, thank you to all players for sharing your passion for water polo with us, and thank you to all parents for sharing your sons and daughters this winter.
A fond farewell to the seniors who are finished with JCWP, with their numbers of seasons played with us in parentheses:
Debandt, Nick (9)
Derdeyn, Will (8)
Faust, Danny (2)
Gerber, Charles (5)
Hohenberger, Matt (parts of 8)
Maloney, Patrick (8)
Meara, Jack (3)
Morrissey, Bob (4)
Murphy, Erin (4)
*Page, William (9)
Savio, John (8)
*Sigman, Steve (8)
Tucker, Jim (3)
In the 11-year, 22-season history of Jungle Cat Water Polo, three players have played with us during 11 of those seasons. (No other players have played with us as many as 10 seasons.) A very special Thank You to the standard-bearers:
*Trent Going
John Heafner
Michael O'Neill
*We hope Trent, William, and Steve continue playing with us this summer on our Junior Olympic team.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Kuppa Pool Play Finished
Here is the updated schedule for tomorrow. Teams 1, 3, 4 & 5 have all advanced to the quarterfinals.
As a reminder, here is the full schedule for tomorrow's action:
Quarterfinals
7:20 - Team 4 vs. Team 5
8:10 - Team 1 vs. SLAP 1-A
9:00 - Team 3 vs. Daisy B
Semifinals
10:30 - Winner of the 7:20 game
11:30 - Winner of the 8:10 game vs. Winner of the 9:00 game
3rd Place & Championship
2:00 - Loser of 10:30 vs. Loser of 11:30
3:00 - Championship game: Winner of the 10:30 vs. Winner of the 11:30
GO CATS!
As a reminder, here is the full schedule for tomorrow's action:
Quarterfinals
7:20 - Team 4 vs. Team 5
8:10 - Team 1 vs. SLAP 1-A
9:00 - Team 3 vs. Daisy B
Semifinals
10:30 - Winner of the 7:20 game
11:30 - Winner of the 8:10 game vs. Winner of the 9:00 game
3rd Place & Championship
2:00 - Loser of 10:30 vs. Loser of 11:30
3:00 - Championship game: Winner of the 10:30 vs. Winner of the 11:30
GO CATS!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Kuppa Update
Pool play is almost complete, and four of the five teams are in line to make the quarterfinals!
Team 1 plays Saturday, February 14 at 8:10 PM. If they win, they finish second in Group D and play Sunday, February 15 at 8:10 AM against SLAP A-1.
Team 2 finished third in Group D and has no more games.
Team 3 plays Saturday, February 14 at 7:20 PM. If they win, they finish second in Group C and play Sunday, February 15 at 9:00 AM against Daisy B.
Team 4 tied with two other teams for first place in Group B. Although it was announced that they finished third, the tiebreaker was reconsidered, and now Team 4 is considered to have finished first in Group B. Team 4 plays Sunday, February 15 at 7:20 AM against Team 5.
Team 5 finished second in Group A and plays Sunday, February 15 at 7:20 AM against Team 4.
Polo on.
Team 1 plays Saturday, February 14 at 8:10 PM. If they win, they finish second in Group D and play Sunday, February 15 at 8:10 AM against SLAP A-1.
Team 2 finished third in Group D and has no more games.
Team 3 plays Saturday, February 14 at 7:20 PM. If they win, they finish second in Group C and play Sunday, February 15 at 9:00 AM against Daisy B.
Team 4 tied with two other teams for first place in Group B. Although it was announced that they finished third, the tiebreaker was reconsidered, and now Team 4 is considered to have finished first in Group B. Team 4 plays Sunday, February 15 at 7:20 AM against Team 5.
Team 5 finished second in Group A and plays Sunday, February 15 at 7:20 AM against Team 4.
Polo on.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Kuppa: Day 1 Late Results
Team 3 lost to SLAP A-1 6-12. The coach writing this was not in attendance and can provide no details.
Team 2 beat up on SLAP B to the tune of 15-0 or so. Jack Meara and John Lewis stood out, William Page was a man among boys (and girls), and the Lauber brothers combined for the shutout.
Team 1 pummeled Flyers C about 13-0. Matt Stipanovich was unstoppable, Ed Rose converted two of four breakaways, Pieter Derdeyn played more than half of the game in goal, and Matt Hohenberger scored one of the more meaningless goals in water polo history from the field.
In the nightcap, Team 5 triumphed 9-2 over the very physical St. Charles Storm. Jack Buelter, Trent Going, and Steve Sigman led the way in and out of the pool.
There are two changes to tomorrow's schedule. Team 5 now plays at 12:20 PM rather than 2:00 PM, and Teams 1 and 2 play at 2:00 PM rather than 11:30 AM.
Good night.
Team 2 beat up on SLAP B to the tune of 15-0 or so. Jack Meara and John Lewis stood out, William Page was a man among boys (and girls), and the Lauber brothers combined for the shutout.
Team 1 pummeled Flyers C about 13-0. Matt Stipanovich was unstoppable, Ed Rose converted two of four breakaways, Pieter Derdeyn played more than half of the game in goal, and Matt Hohenberger scored one of the more meaningless goals in water polo history from the field.
In the nightcap, Team 5 triumphed 9-2 over the very physical St. Charles Storm. Jack Buelter, Trent Going, and Steve Sigman led the way in and out of the pool.
There are two changes to tomorrow's schedule. Team 5 now plays at 12:20 PM rather than 2:00 PM, and Teams 1 and 2 play at 2:00 PM rather than 11:30 AM.
Good night.
Kuppa da Daisy: Day 1 Early Results
Team 2
Daisy B defeated Team 2, despite William Page & Jack Meara's best efforts. Page scored a 3/4 length goal and Meara played great defense. Page was the POTG (in my opinion).
Team 5
Daisy A squeaked out a win against Team 5 in a hard fought game, falling 6-4. Trent Going & Jack Buelter worked defensive magic while Steve Sigman showed his offensive skills and kept their team in the game, though their comeback attempt ultimately ran out of time. Sigman was the POTG (in my opinion).
Team 4
Team 4 pulled the upset of the day, taking down the always-tough Flyers A team 9-8 in OT. John Savio was an offensive machine and Michael O'Neill played his typical stout defense. Dylan Jungles overcame some shaky early moments to have an absolutely dominant 4th quarter against a team with 2 of the best shooters in the tournament. Savio & O'Neill teamed up to finish off the game in OT with Savio putting the ball in the back of the cage. Jungels was the POTG for the 4th quarter and first minute of OT; Savio was POTG for the other 3 quarters and the waining moments of OT.
Daisy B defeated Team 2, despite William Page & Jack Meara's best efforts. Page scored a 3/4 length goal and Meara played great defense. Page was the POTG (in my opinion).
Team 5
Daisy A squeaked out a win against Team 5 in a hard fought game, falling 6-4. Trent Going & Jack Buelter worked defensive magic while Steve Sigman showed his offensive skills and kept their team in the game, though their comeback attempt ultimately ran out of time. Sigman was the POTG (in my opinion).
Team 4
Team 4 pulled the upset of the day, taking down the always-tough Flyers A team 9-8 in OT. John Savio was an offensive machine and Michael O'Neill played his typical stout defense. Dylan Jungles overcame some shaky early moments to have an absolutely dominant 4th quarter against a team with 2 of the best shooters in the tournament. Savio & O'Neill teamed up to finish off the game in OT with Savio putting the ball in the back of the cage. Jungels was the POTG for the 4th quarter and first minute of OT; Savio was POTG for the other 3 quarters and the waining moments of OT.
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