# Team Handball News

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- [Isabela Da Cruz Awarded Club Player of the Match in French D1 Match](https://teamhandballnews.com/2026/02/isabela-da-cruz-awarded-club-player-of-the-match-in-french-d1-match/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSLast Wednesday, USA National Team athlete, Isabela Da Cruz played the last 15 minutes in OGC Nice‘s French 1st Division match vs St Amand and made the most of her opportunity, scoring 3 goals with active play on both offense and defense. She was clearly OGC Nice’s bright spot in a 23-32 defeat and deserving of the club player of match award. This video shows the three goals she scored and the entire match can be seen at this link. (queued up to the […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 54): John Ryan Finds Out: Why Port St Lucie?](https://teamhandballnews.com/2026/01/usa-handball-talk-episode-54-john-ryan-finds-out-why-port-st-lucie/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIn a nod to Pablo Torre’s successful podcast I share some information I found regarding how Port St Lucie, Florida possibly got on USA Team Handball’s radar as a national team residency program location. Joining me to discuss is 1972 Olympian, 1976 Olympic Head Coach and former USA Team Handball Board President, Dennis Berkholtz. Here are some links to topics and issues discussed in the podcast: Podcast Audio (mp3) is available at the top of the page; Podcast video (YouTube) is available below If […]
- [2026 Men's European Handball Championships (TV/Streaming, Information Links and Betting Odds)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2026/01/2026-mens-european-handball-championships-tv-streaming-information-links-and-betting-odds/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe 2026 EHF Men’s European Handball Championship will start this Thursday, 15 January and will conclude on Sunday, 1 Febuary. Here is some information on streaming, how to follow the tournament, and who the sports betting sites have favored to win the tournament and premliminary groups. Streaming / TV As usual, your options for watching the 2026 EHF Euro will vary depending on where you live. However, not as usual, the availability of ehfTV has significantly changed. And, I’ve got some good news and […]
- [Commentary: Our Germans are Better than your Danes](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/12/commentary-our-germans-are-better-than-your-danes/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(Handball Inside’s Instagram Story montage of Los Angeles Team Handball’s recent recruiting spree) Our Germans are Better than their Germans Back in the day, long before I became America’s #1 handball fan, I was a Flight Test Engineer at Edwards AFB in California. As such, it probably wouldn’t shock you that the 1983 movie, The Right Stuff, is one of my all time favorites. Parts of the film were actually filmed at the base and Chuck Yeager used to periodically show up at the […]
- [2025 IHF Women's Handball World Championships (Streaming and Information Links)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/11/2025-ihf-womens-handball-world-championships-streaming-and-information-links/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe 2025 IHF World Women’s Handball Championship will start this Wednesday, 26 November in Germany and the Netherlands and will conclude on Sunday, 14 December. Here is some information on streaming, how to follow the tournament, and who the sports betting sites have favored to win the tournament and premliminary groups. Streaming / TV Your options for watch the 2025 Handball World Championships will vary depending on where you live. Some nations will be able to watch all the matches on the IHF YouTube […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 53): John Ryan Finds Out: The Surprising Best Source of USATH News?](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/11/usa-handball-talk-episode-53-john-ryan-finds-out-the-surprising-best-source-of-usath-news/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSPablo Torre and his popular sports related podcast, Pablo Torre Finds Out have been on a burner for the past several months as he has investigated the NFL Players Union and the LA Clippers possibly circumnavigating the NBA salary cap. In a nod to his successful podcast format I share some information I found regard what apparently is a new national team residency program quietly being organized in Port St Lucie, Florida. Yes, surprisingly (or not surprisingly) the best source of information in regards […]
- [Handball Bundesliga (HBL) Now Streamed for Free in the USA on For The Fans (FTF)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/11/handball-bundesliga-hbl-now-streamed-for-free-in-the-usa-on-for-the-fans-ftf/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe Handball Bundesliga (HBL) has reached an agreement with Next Level Sports Entertainment (NLSE) to stream one match a week on the For The Fans (FTF) platform. This match will typically be the English commentary match shown on the subscription service HBL-TV. Tomorrow’s match features last year’s HBL Champion, Fuchse Berlin hosting record Champion, THW Kiel. Kiel is currently in 3rd place and Berlin is 4th place, having slipped earlier in season with 3 losses following a controversial coaching change, so this is a […]
- [Where in the World is Smara, Morocco?](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/11/where-in-the-world-is-smara-morocco/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSmara, Morocco might eclipse Nuuk, Greenland as the most Interesting location the U.S. has ever played handball. The USA Sr Women are currently playing in the Green March Handball Tournament in Smara, Morocco for the next few days. And, since the United State changed it’s postion in 2020, I’ll go ahead and refer to Smara as part of Morocco instead of as the UN designated “non-self-governing territory” of Western Sahara. The far southern portion of Morocco (Western Sahara) has a complicated and unique history. […]
- [Commentary: New LA THC Coach Frank Carstens is Learning about Handball in the U.S.:  He's a Quick Study, but here's some more Context for him and the Rest of the World](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/10/commentary-new-la-thc-coach-frank-carstens-is-learning-about-handball-in-the-u-s-hes-a-quick-study-but-heres-some-more-context-for-him-and-the-rest-of-the-world/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSGerman website, Handball-World recently posted an interview (Carstens explains US adventure – return option for Bundesliga) with new LA Team Handball head coach, Frank Carstens. I was struck by how much he seems to have already figured out about handball in the U.S. There are several quotes where he summed up things pretty accurately. That said, I think he’s in for some more education. As a public service for him and the rest of the world I’ll provide some additional context to further educate. […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 52): Portland Sasquatch's Jan Vanderstraeten](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/10/usa-handball-talk-episode-52-portland-sasquatchs-jan-vanderstraeten/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSLast month while visiting Oregon, I stopped by a Portland Sasquatch (FB IG) practice. Afterwards I had a short chat with Belgian native and club member, Jan Vanderstraeten. We discussed the challenge of developing handball in a big country and possible areas of focus to include more clubs in big cities and collegiate handball. If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. Don’t miss an episode: And, be sure to […]
- [Commentary: New USA Coaches (Part 1): War Eagle and Extra Management Responsibility](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/10/commentary-new-usa-coaches-part-1-war-eagle-and-extra-management-responsibility/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIt took awhile, but USA Team Handball now has two new head coaches. The new USA Men’s Head Coach and Program Director is Mark Ortega has now been on the job for two months and the new USA Women’s Head Coach and Program Director, Sarah Gascon had the interim title officially removed on 4 October. For the most part, I’m satisfied with the process that was used to make these hires. I took serious issue with the poor timing that saw Edina Borsos abruptly […]
- [Freakonomics Explains how USA and "Rest of World" Sporting Structures are Different... and the Economic Consequences of those Differences](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/10/freakonomics-explains-how-usa-and-rest-of-world-sporting-structures-are-different-and-the-economic-consequences-of-those-differences/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSPerhaps one of the most frustrating and comical experiences I have ever had is trying to explain how USA sporting structures work to anyone who wasn’t born and raised in the U.S. I have experienced this multiple times, spoken for hours and hours on this topic… and, time and time again, I have totally failed to educate people. There are a number of reasons for this, but principally it’s because the U.S. system which closely integrates sports with schools and colleges is radically different […]
- [Commentary: Lewis Howes' "Chase your Dreams" Project is Unrealistic, but I've got a Reboot Suggestion for him...](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/10/commentary-lewis-howes-chase-your-dreams-project-is-unrealistic-but-ive-got-a-reboot-suggestion-for-him/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(In my re-imagined “Chase your Dreams” project, Lewis Howes uses his platform to find new crossover women athletes and then chronicles their efforts to make the 2028 Olympic Team) Social media influencer and podcaster, Lewis Howes, has lately been providing some great publicity for handball in the U.S. He first started chronicling his effort to jumpstart his handball career to make the 2028 USA Men’s Olympic Handball team. There’s a YouTube docuseries and he was interviewed on the EHF “The Spin” podcast. Now he’s […]
- [Commentary: Yo-Yo Membership Dues:  Again, Bad Optics... but, Does that Even Matter Anymore?](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/09/commentary-yo-yo-membership-dues-again-bad-optics-but-does-that-even-matter-anymore/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(The timeline for recent changes in USA Team Handball’s Annual Membership Dues) A Letter Missing Some Important Context… USA Team Handball’s September Membership Newletter contains a letter from CEO Mike King to the USA Team Handball Community explaining the need to raise annual membership dues from $35 to $55. Here’s the first part of that letter: “As many of you know, membership rates have changed over the years historically at $70, later reduced to $35. While that reduction helped lower barriers to participation, it […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 51): USA Women's National Team Goalkeeper, Julia Malysz](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/08/usa-handball-talk-episode-51-usa-womens-national-team-goalkeeper-julia-malysz/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJulia Malysz has been minding the net for USA Women at the Jr PANAM Games. She’s 19 years old, but has been playing for the U.S. for 6 years. At the USA Club National Championships we chatted about her start in handball, playing against adults, her national team career and plans for the future If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. Don’t miss an episode: And, be sure to […]
- [2025 Jr PANAM Games Men's Handball Competition (U21)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/08/2025-jr-panam-games-mens-handball-competition-u21/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Men’s Junior National Team is participating in the 2025 Jr PANAM Games Women’s Handball Competition in Asuncion, Paraguay. The Jr PANAM Games is a U21 multi-sport competition for nations from North and South America. Here’s a look at the roster and some links to follow the tournament. Some matches will likely be streamed on the PANAM Sports Channel, but based on the 2023 PANAM Games handball coverage may be spotty. USA Roster <Table with club, previous tournaments, etc in devlopment> Likely Player […]
- [Jean Brihault Resigns from the IHF's New Markets USA Project](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/08/jean-brihault-resigns-from-the-ihfs-new-markets-usa-project/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSShortly after USA Team Handball’s recent announcement of new appointments to the Men’s National Team coaching staff I received multiple reports that Jean Brihault, the IHF’s lead on the USA New Markets Project since 2017 was no longer involved in the effort. I contacted the International Handball Federation (IHF) for confirmation and I received, in part, the following response from Amal Khalifa, the IHF General Director: Mr Brihault joined the IHF from the very first moment the project was launched in the USA. He […]
- [2025 Jr PANAM Games Women's Handball Competition (U20)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/08/2025-jr-panam-games-womens-handball-competition-u21/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Women’s Junior National Team is participating in the 2025 Jr PANAM Games Women’s Handball Competition in Asuncion, Paraguay. The Jr PANAM Games is a multi-sport competition for nations from North and South America. Here’s a look at the roster and some links to follow the tournament. Some matches will likely be streamed on the PANAM Sports Channel, but based on the 2023 PANAM Games handball coverage may be spotty. USA Roster <Table with club, previous tournaments, etc in devlopment> Likely Player Positions […]
- [2025 IHF Men's Youth (U19) Handball World Championships Information Page](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/08/2025-ihf-mens-youth-u19-handball-world-championships-information-page/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Men’s Youth National Team is participating in the 2025 IHF Men’s Jr World Championships in Poland from 6-17 August in Egypt Poland. Here’s a look at the roster and some links to follow the tournament. All matches will be streamed on the IHF Competitions YouTube Channel and I will post direct link to individual matches when they are available. USA Roster <Table with club, previous tournaments, etc in devlopment> Likely Player Positions <Schematic in development> USA Schedule Preliminary Group H (Final Standings) President’s Cup […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 50): USA Team Handball Town Hall](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/08/usa-handball-talk-episode-50-usa-team-handball-town-hall/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSOn Monday, 28 July, USA Team Handball conducted an online Town Hall. I recorded the meeting and recorded almost the entire meeting. (There are a couple of gaps due to recording issues.) The YouTube version has 18 different segments identified of different people speaking and Q&A. Here are those 18 segments with a few notes for context: If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. Don’t miss an episode: And, […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 49): Interviews in Las Vegas at the NACHC Club Championships and World Series of Handball](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/07/usa-handball-talk-episode-49-interviews-in-las-vegas-at-the-nachc-club-championships-and-world-series-of-handball/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSFrom 3-7 July, the Las Vegas Westgate Resort was home to two handball competitions: The North American & Caribbean Handball Confederation (NACHC) Club Championships and the World Series of Handball. I had the opportunity to see some of the matches and interview some of the participants. Included on this podcast are interviews with California Eagles right wings, Sean Corning and Ebiye Udo-Udoma and one of the organizers of the World Series of Handball, JD Orr. The mp3 audio file is available on Apple podcasts, […]
- [2025 IHF Trophy Women's Jr Championships (Scenarios for the Final Day)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/07/2025-ihf-trophy-womens-jr-championships-scenarios-for-the-final-day/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe Final Match Day is today and the scenarios for finishing 1st or 2nd in the competition could get a little complicated. Canada or the USA will finish 1st, but it’s still possible for those teams to finish 3rd. Mexico and Greenland also have chances to finish 2nd. Here’s my attempt to simplify the possibilities. And, I should emphasize that while I think my calculations are correct they are by no means official. First off, I’m going to assume that the U.S. will defeat […]
- [2025 IHF Trophy Women's Jr (U19) NORCA Championships Information Page](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/07/2025-ihf-trophy-womens-jr-u19-norca-championships-information-page/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Women’s Jr National Team is participating in the 2025 IHF Trophy Women’s Jr NORCA Championships from 16-20 July in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada. This competition is a U19 event with all athletes born in 2006 or later. It also serves as qualification to two follow on events. The winner of this competition will qualify for the IHF Trophy Intercontinental Championships, while the top two teams will qualify for the 2026 IHF Jr (U20) Championship. The 6 nations participating (Canada, Greenland, Mexico, Puerto Rico, […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 48): Did a Questionable Hiring Process Result in a Lost Wild Card? (Part 2)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/07/usa-handball-talk-episode-48-did-a-questionable-hiring-process-result-in-a-lost-wild-card-part-2/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIn 2018, the IHF Council awarded the USA Men and Women wild card spots for 2025 and 2027 World Championships. This award was made to help the USA teams prepare for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The award, however, was not 100% guaranteed and included a vague caveat “provided that the USA National Teams have reached a certain performance level” that could be invoked to pull back the award. The first warning that this caveat would be used came on 27 March 2025 […]
- [2025 IHF Men's Jr (U21) Handball World Championships Information Page](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/06/2025-ihf-mens-jr-u21-handball-world-championships-information-page/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Men’s Jr National Team is participating in the 2025 IHF Men’s Jr World Championships in Poland from 18-29 June in Poland. Here’s a look at the roster and some links to follow the tournament. All matches will be streamed on the IHF Competitions YouTube Channel and I will post direct link to individual matches when they are available. USA Roster Likely Court Positions Schedule Preliminary Group C (Final Standings) President’s Cup Group II (Final Standings) Links
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 47): Did a Questionable Hiring Process Result in a Lost Wild Card? (Part 1)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/06/usa-handball-talk-episode-47-did-a-questionable-hiring-process-result-in-a-lost-wild-card-part-1/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIn 2018, the IHF Council awarded the USA Men and Women wild card spots for 2025 and 2027 World Championships. This award was made to help the USA teams prepare for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The award, however, was not 100% guaranteed and included a vague caveat “provided that the USA National Teams have reached a certain performance level” that could be invoked to pull back the award. The first warning that this caveat would be used came on 27 March 2025 […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 46): San Diego Team Handball's, Olivier Izacard](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/05/usa-handball-talk-episode-46-san-diego-team-handballs-olivier-izacard/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIn just its second season, the San Diego Team Handball Club took 2nd place in the 2nd division at the USA Team Handball National Championships. One of the club’s founders, Olivier Izacard discusses the formation of the club and their plans for the club. Here are some of the topics we discussed: If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. Don’t miss an episode:
- [Handball Woche Reports on USA Men's Head Coach, Robert Hedin's resignation](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/05/handball-woche-reports-on-usa-mens-head-coach-robert-hedins-resignation/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSLast Thursday, 8 May, USA Men’s National Team Coach, Robert Hedin submitted his resignation to USA Team Handball. Here is an English translation of an article about his resignation from the German publication, Handball Woche. Sensation in US handball Robert Hedin resigns as men’s national coach, but not for sporting reasons By Björn Pazen The Olympic Games will take place in Los Angeles in three years, and since the announcement there have been countless initiatives to get Americans excited about handball, establish the sport […]
- [Bettendorf, Spokane, Adrian, Myrtle Beach, York:  How should we Decide the Location for our Handball National Championships?](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/05/bettendorf-spokane-adrian-myrtle-beach-york-how-should-we-decide-the-location-for-our-handball-national-championships/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(Iowa. A place to grow up… absolutely; A place to visit… not so much) Handball Coming to Iowa? When I first heard that USA Team Handball was headed to Bettendorf, Iowa for its annual National Championships I burst out laughing. I spent the first 18 years of my life living on a farm in Iowa and while it was a great place to grow up, it’s nearly last on my list of places to visit, because there’s virtually no reason to ever visit Iowa […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 45): Pitt and DC Diplomats Right Wing, Zachary Greenstein… AKA Greeny](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/04/usa-handball-talk-episode-45-pitt-and-dc-diplomats-right-wing-zachary-greenstein-aka-greeny/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSZach Greenstein led University of Pittsburgh to a D2 title last season and to a 5th place finish this year at College Nationals. He will be playing for the DC Diplomats at Club Nationals and for Volendam in the Netherlands next Fall. We discuss his start with handball, his upcoming European adventure and other handball topics I sat down with Gary during the Collegiate Championships to learn more about his background and plans for the future. Here are some of the topics we discussed: […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 44): West Point and USA Men's National Team Right Back/Wing, Gary Phillips](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/04/usa-handball-talk-episode-43-west-point-and-usa-mens-national-team-right-back-wing-gary-phillips/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSGary Phillips is one of the best prospects to ever come out of a USA Collegiate Handball club. Earlier this month he led West Point to a 17th straight Collegiate Handball title and was selected as the tournament MVP. At the IHF Emerging Nations Championships he was selected to the all star team. An unprecedented accomplishment for a handball athlete still in college. I sat down with Gary during the Collegiate Championships to learn more about his background and plans for the future. Here […]
- [Commentary: Assessing USA Handball Tournament Organization Pre-Union, During the Union Year and Post-Union:  Same as it ever was…](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/04/commentary-assessing-usa-handball-tournament-organization-pre-union-during-the-union-year-and-post-union-same-as-it-ever-was/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(The analog scoreboard on Court 3 at College Nationals:  Not electronic and missing some numbers) As Usual:  Spirited Competition This past weekend, as I usually do, I attended the Collegiate Handball National Championships.  The competition was spirited and didn’t disappoint.  From my perspective here are a few notable highlights: Sort of as Usual:  Organizational Challenges Beyond the play on the court, though, there were some organizational challenges.  Here’s a list of what I observed: Same as it ever was It’s been quite a few […]
- [2025 Women's Sr NORCA Championships Information Page](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/04/2025-womens-sr-norca-championships-information-page/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Women’s Sr National Team is participating in the 2025 North American & Caribbean (NORCA) Champhionships. The tournament is being played at the Mexican Olympic Training Center in Mexico City. The five participating teams will play a round robin and then the top 2 teams will play a gold medal match and the the 3rd and 4th place teams will play for bonze. The winner of the tournament will qualify for the 2025 IHF Women’s World Handball Championships in December in Germany/Holland. Matches […]
- [USA Wild Card for 2025 IHF Women's World Championships Now in Doubt](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/04/usa-wild-card-for-2025-ihf-womens-world-championships-now-in-doubt/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSA 2018 IHF Council Decision In 2018, the IHF Council made a decision to award wild card qualifications to the USA Men and USA Women for the 2025 and 2027 IHF Handball World Championships. The rationale for the decision was to support the development of the USA National Teams in preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. (2018 IHF Council Minutes, pages 8-9) This has been widely known for several years and from a USA perspective knowing that the U.S. could count […]
- [2025 Women's Jr PANAM Games Qualification Information Page](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/04/2025-womens-jr-panam-games-qualification-information-page/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Women’s Jr National Team is participating in a North American & Caribbean Qualification tournament for the Jr PANAM Games. The tournament is being played at the Mexican Olympic Training Center in Mexico City. The top 3 teams will qualify for the Jr PANAM games in Asuncion, Paraguay from 9 to 23 August, 2025. Matches are being live streamed on the Mexician Olympic Committe and Handball Store Mexico Facebook pages. USA Roster Likely Athlete Court Positions Schedule/Results Final Standings (Unofficial) USA Team Handball […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 43): USA Men's National Team Center Back, Benjamin Edwards](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/03/usa-handball-talk-episode-43-usa-mens-national-team-center-back-benjamin-edwards/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(Benjamin Edwards at the 2025 World Championships in Norway) Benjamin Edwards is just 18 years old, but has already played for the the U.S. Men’s national team at the Youth, Junior and Senior levels. During the 2025 World Championships in Norway I sat down with Benji to talk about his handball journey to date and plans for the future.. Here are some of the topics we discussed: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page. If you have […]
- [2025 IHF Trophy (Intercontinental Phase) (Youth) Information Page](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/03/2025-ihf-trophy-intercontinental-phase-youth-information-page/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Youth Men’s National Team is participating in the IHF Trophy (Intercontinental Phase) Championship in Pristina, Kosovo. This page is intended to serve as a handy reference point for the tournament. USA Roster Likely Athlete Court Positions Schedule (Note: The USA has started Daylight Saving Time while Europe won’t start until 30 March; hence the 5 hr difference between US ET and CET) Links
- [2025 IHF Trophy (Intercontinental Phase) (Juniors) Information Page](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/03/2025-ihf-trophy-intercontinental-phase-juniors-information-page/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Junior Men’s National Team is participating in the IHF Trophy (Intercontinental Phase) Championship in Pristina, Kosovo. This page is intended to serve as a handy reference point for the tournament USA Roster Likely Athlete Court Positions Schedule/Results Links
- [2025 IHF Emerging Nations Championship Information Page](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/03/2025-ihf-emerging-nations-championship-information-page/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Men’s National Team is participating in the IHF Emerging Nations Championship. This page is intended to serve as a handy reference point for the tournament USA Roster Likely Athlete Court Positions Schedule/Results Links
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 42): A Board Meeting Revelation Explains a Pivotal and Puzzling Judicial Committee Decision](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/03/usa-handball-talk-episode-42-a-board-meeting-revelation-explains-a-pivotal-and-puzzling-judicial-committee-decision/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSOn 12 February, 2025, the USA Team Handball Board of Directors held their monthly meeting and I recorded the open public portion of the meeting. The meeting started out with a seemingly mundane discussion regarding a proposed new member, Margaret Rubin for the Nominating and Governance Committee. However, I was agape to find out that Rubin, who also serves on the Judiciary Committee had a 7-8 year relationship with USA Team Handball CEO, Michael King. This is relevant because she had played a pivotal […]
- [U.S. Women’s National Team: What’s Next? (Part 4):  Assessing the Borsos Era: Poor Results, but Mostly not her Fault](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/03/u-s-womens-national-team-whats-next-part-4-assessing-the-borsos-era-poor-results-but-mostly-not-her-fault/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThis is part of a series of commentaries that address the future of handball in the U.S.  In Part 1, I summarized the U.S. Women’s National Team poor results of the past 4 years. In Part 2, I addressed the need for USA Team Handball leadership to consider proactive steps to broaden the talent pool. In Part 3, I highlighted an Out of the Box possibility. The USA recently parted ways with Women’s National Team Head Coach, Edina Borsos and immediately launched a search for what appears to […]
- [50 Years in the Sport:  Former USA National Team Coach, Javier Garcia Cuesta's Book on his Handball Career now Available with English Translation](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/02/50-years-in-the-sport-former-usa-national-team-coach-javier-garcia-cuestas-book-on-his-handball-career-now-available-with-english-translation/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJavier Garcia Cuesta had a long and distinguished handball career that included participating in four Olympics, one as a player (72, Spain) and three as a national team coach: 1984 (USA), 1992 (Spain), 1996 (Egypt). He had multiple stints coaching USA National Teams and his autobiographical retrospective on his career, “50 Years in the Sport” is now available with English translation at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Here’s the blurb from Amazon: “Javier Garcia Cuesta dedicated his professional life to studying, developing, and coaching […]
- [USA Team Handball Ends Women's National Team Coaching Roles for Edina Borsos and Hendrik Schultze; Applications Sought for Upcoming Competitions](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/02/usa-team-handball-ends-womens-national-team-coaching-roles-for-edina-borsos-and-hendrik-schultze-applications-sought-for-upcoming-competitions/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSYesterday, USA Team Handball announced that it was seeking applications for both a Sr and Jr Women’s National Team Coach. And, obviously, if an organization is seeking new coaches… the roles for the current coaches are ending. Edina Borso has been the Sr Women’s National Team Coach since 2021 and is also the Head Coach of St-Amand, in France’s top professional league. The announcement highlights that she may continue working with USA Team Handball in a to be defined advisory role. Hendrik Schultze has […]
- [2025 World Championships Review:  USA Men with an A+ Performance that Exceeded Expectations](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/02/2025-world-championships-review-usa-men-with-an-a-performance-that-exceeded-expectations/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Men participated in their second straight World Championships this past January and finished in 26th place with 3 wins and 4 losses. At first glance this doesn’t look like a great tournament result. After all, at the 2023 World Championships the U.S. made the main round and finished in 20th place. But, while the end result was a lower overall ranking, the body of work this time was, in my opinion, clearly better. Here’s a look at how the U.S. did in […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 41): Handball Great, Magnus Wislander](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/02/usa-handball-talk-episode-41-handball-great-magnus-wislander/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(John Ryan on defense against Magnus Wislander at the 1993 World Championships) Magnus Wislander played 384 international matches for Sweden and is considered one of the all time great handball players. Two of those 384 matches were against the U.S. at the 1993 World Championships and the 1996 Olympics. He was in Oslo at the 2025 World Championship for Swedish Radio and by chance, we were both asking ourselves the same question: How would the U.S. national team of the 1990s fare against the […]
- [Pro Handball USA Launches with Press Conference in Denmark](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/01/pro-handball-usa-launches-with-press-conference-in-denmark/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(Pro Handball USA press conference; photo from Fredericia Avisen) Yesterday, Pro Handball USA, held a press conference and kick-off event in Herning, Denmark to introduce the new organization to the Handball world. With the theme, “America Deserves Handball” Pro Handball USA will first seek to bring pro clubs to the U.S. for matches as part of a summer tournament in 2026 and is targeting a U.S. based pro league for 2028. According to one report on the press conference, Barcelona and Paris-SG have committed […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 40): USA Men's National Team Back Court, Alex Chan](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/01/usa-handball-talk-episode-40-usa-mens-national-team-back-court-alex-chan/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAlex Chan joined the U.S. National Team in 2021 and has been a key contributor ever since. I sat down with Alex during the U.S. rest day after their first match vs Portugal at the 2025 World Championships. Some of the topics we discussed include his handball career, his time playing for club Cisne and being one of the leading scorers in the Spanish Liga Asobal and playing for his current club, Burgos. Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top […]
- [2025 IHF Men's Handball World Championships Betting Odds](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/01/2025-ihf-mens-handball-world-championships-betting-odds/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(Odds for Team USA to make the Main Round and other stages of the World Championships) Before it starts here’s a look at the Futures betting market for the 2025 IHF Men’s Handball World Championships. (All odds are courtesy of Bet365: Link) Preliminary Group Odds There are 8 Preliminary Groups with 4 sides in each group. Here are the odds for each team to win their group. Can Team USA Make the Main Round? Two years ago, Team USA beat Algeria to make the […]
- [2025 IHF Men's Handball World Championship Web Streaming (Information and Schedule)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/01/2025-ihf-mens-handball-world-championship-web-streaming-information-and-schedule/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(ESPN3 in the USA and IHF Competitions YouTube in Canada and other parts of the world…VPN) Your options for watch the 2025 Handball World Championships will vary depending on where you live. Some nations will be able to watch all the matches on the IHF YouTube Channel while other nations will have all or some of the matches available on a TV Channel and/or streaming service to which the rights have been sold. USA ESPN will be airing matches each day on their Watch […]
- [2025 Men's Handball World Championships Media Team and Coverage Plans](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/01/2025-mens-handball-world-championships-media-team-and-coverage-plans/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(On the ground in Oslo: Clockwise: JD Orr, John Ryan, Mathias Hildrum and Roger Meyer) Team Handball News will be in Oslo, Norway for the U.S. Preliminary Group matches vs Portugal, Norway and Brazil. We plan to produce a pregame and postgame match shows for all three matches along with some long form interviews with players during rest days. Full video will be available on our YouTube channel and excerpts will be posted on social media. (Instagram Facebook X TikTok Media Team JD Orr, […]
- [2025 IHF Men's Handball World Championships Information Page](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/01/2025-handball-world-championships-information-page/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
- [Commentary:  Time to Change Board Director Elections to a Top Two Runoff or Ranked Choice Voting System](https://teamhandballnews.com/2025/01/commentary-time-to-change-board-director-elections-to-a-top-two-runoff-or-ranked-choice-voting-system/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(Results of the last three USA Team Handball Board of Director Elections) Board of Director elections typically result in the winner receiving a realtively small percentage of the vote. Guest commentator, Max Littman, advocates for a change to the voting system. This week, for the third time in as many elections, the USA Team Handball Board of Directors General Membership Election ended in the winner having under 30% of the vote. For a general membership election it should not be acceptable that the current […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 39): USA Team Handball Board of Directors Candidate, Harald Wuesthof](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/12/usa-handball-talk-episode-39-usa-team-handball-board-of-directors-candidate-harald-wuesthof/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSHarald Wuesthof is one of the candidates for an upcoming election for one of the General Membership Director seats on the USA Team Handball Board of Directors. Listen or download the mp3 file at the top of the page or watch on YouTube below.
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 38): USA Team Handball Board of Directors Candidate, Viva Kreis](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/12/usa-handball-talk-episode-38-usa-team-handball-board-of-directors-candidate-viva-kreis/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSViva Kreis is one of the candidates for an upcoming election for one of the General Membership Director seats on the USA Team Handball Board of Directors. Listen or download the mp3 file at the top of the page or watch on YouTube below.
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 37): USA Team Handball Board of Directors Candidate, Kurt Shaffer](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/12/usa-handball-talk-episode-37-usa-team-handball-board-of-directors-candidate-kurt-shaffer/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSKurt Shaffer is one of the candidates for an upcoming election for one of the General Membership Director seats on the USA Team Handball Board of Directors. Listen or download the mp3 file at the top of the page or watch on YouTube below.
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 36): USA Team Handball Board of Directors Candidate, Richard Hesketh](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/12/usa-handball-talk-episode-36-usa-team-handball-board-of-directors-candidate-richard-hesketh/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSRichard Hesketh is one of the candidates for an upcoming election for one of the General Membership Director seats on the USA Team Handball Board of Directors. Listen or download the mp3 file at the top of the page or watch on YouTube below.
- [Candidate Interviews for the USA Team Handball Board of Directors Election](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/12/candidate-interviews-for-the-usa-team-handball-board-of-directors-election/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSUSA Team Handball is conducting an election for one of the General Membership Director Seats on the Board of Directors. I’ve reached out to all the candidates and invited them to join me for a short, get to know the candidate interview. As those interviews are completed I will post links to them here in this consolidated post. Note: Only members of USA Team Handball who have been members since October 21, 2024 are eligible to vote in this election. If you are eligible […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 35): USA Team Handball Board of Directors Candidate, Aaron Hamm](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/12/usa-handball-talk-episode-35-usa-team-handball-board-of-directors-candidate-aaron-hamm/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAaron Hamm is one of the candidates for an upcoming election for one of the General Membership Director seats on the USA Team Handball Board of Directors. Listen or download the mp3 file at the top of the page or watch on YouTube below.
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 34): USA Team Handball Board of Directors Candidate, Thomas Rosenberger](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/12/usa-handball-talk-episode-34-usa-team-handball-board-of-directors-candidate-thomas-rosenberger/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThomas Rosenberger is one of the candidates for an upcoming election for one of the General Membership Director seats on the USA Team Handball Board of Directors. Listen or download the mp3 file at the top of the page or watch on YouTube below.
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 33): USA Team Handball Board of Directors Candidate, Chris Brase](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/12/usa-handball-talk-episode-33-usa-team-handball-board-of-directors-candidate-chris-brase/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSChris Brase is one of the candidates for an upcoming election for one of the General Membership Director seats on the USA Team Handball Board of Directors. Listen or download the mp3 file at the top of the page or watch on YouTube below.
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 32): NYC Team Handball Right Back, Togba Aboubacar and his Remarkable Journey from Guinea to the U.S.](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/12/usa-handball-talk-episode-32-nyc-team-handball-right-back-togba-aboubacar-and-his-remarkable-journey-from-guinea-to-the-u-s/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThis past weekend the New York City Team Handball Club beat the hosts, Denver Wolves in a shoot out to take the Samala Cup title. Their stand out performer was the tournament MVP, 21 year old, right back, Togba Aboubacar. After the tournament I sat down with Togba to discuss his handball journey and his remarkable life journey from Guinea to the U.S. Here’s a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at […]
- [Commentary:  A Brazen Disregard for Transparency... or Information that Just Couldn't be Shared?](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/12/commentary-a-brazen-disregard-for-transparency-or-information-that-just-couldnt-be-shared/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSHas the lack of information provided regarding a wild sequence of events been a brazen disregard of transparency or has it simply been the justifiable limits of information sharing? The 85-10-5 Rule of Thumb When you write about handball in the United States for nearly 20 years you learn a few things about where the sport is situated relative to all the other sports in this country. In terms of pecking order, team handball is very near the very bottom. Aside from our quadrennial […]
- [Commentary: Independent Directors: Uninvested, "My Way or the Highway" Roadblocks... or Canaries in the Coal Mine?](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/11/commentary-independent-directors-uninvested-my-way-or-the-highway-roadblocks-or-canaries-in-the-coal-mine/): USA Team Handball Independent Board of Directors
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 31): The Sequence of Events](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/11/usa-handball-talk-episode-31-the-sequence-of-events/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThere has been a considerable amount of drama with USA Team Handball for the past several months. In this video presentation, I provide an overview of the sequence of events from January 2023 to November 2024. Over that period of time there have been: Note there is no audio only mp3 for this podcast episode as it contextually would be hard to follow with following along with the video presentation. If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 30): Pioneer HS and USA U19 athlete, Aaron Wolf-Bloom](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/11/usa-handball-talk-episode-30-pioneer-hs-and-usa-u19-athlete-aaron-wolf-bloom/): USA Team Handball and Pioneer High School athlete at the 2024 Cal Youth Handball Cup
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 29): Bret Harte Middle School Coach, Thomas Schumake](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/10/usa-handball-talk-episode-29-bret-harte-middle-school-coach-thomas-schumake/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThomas Schumake is the head coach of the Bret Harte Middle Schools boy’s and girl’s handball teams. This past weekend both teams took home the California Youth Cup Middle School titles. I sat down with Coach Schumake to discuss his approach and journey to become a handball coach. And, we also discuss what it might take to get handball to become an officially sanctioned school sport in California. Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you […]
- [USA Team Handball Board of Directors Meeting Minutes (May-September 2024)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/10/usa-team-handball-board-of-directors-meeting-minutes-may-september-2024/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSGood Governance and the Importance of Meeting Minutes Meeting Minutes are one of the few windows to the inner workings and decisions made by the USA Team Handball Board of Directors. A “window” because they sometimes don’t provide enough context to fully understand what’s being discussed or decided. They’re not perfect, but they’re better than nothing and reviewing them can give one a better sense of what’s going on. Making them readily available for everyone to read is certainly “good governance” and USA Team […]
- [Major Changes at USA Team Handball:  A New CEO and More Board Resignations](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/10/major-changes-at-usa-team-handball-a-new-ceo-and-more-board-resignations/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe past few weeks have seen some major changes with USA Team Handball’s Board of Directors, Committees and Administrative Staff. Here’s a summary of those changes: When contacted, USA Team Handball confirmed these changes and Patrick Jalabert, the Interim Board of Directors provided the following comment: The board decision to hire a new CEO followed lengthy discussions between USA Team Handball and the US Handball Union aimed at resolving a divide in the US handball community, and was not a decision taken lightly. While […]
- [Are the Cook Islands Becoming the Faroe Islands of Beach Handball?](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/10/are-the-cook-islands-becoming-the-faroe-islands-of-beach-handball/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSNot the Usual “Look at Us. We’re Growing Handball” Exaggeration I have a daily Google search feed for “handball” that shows up in my inbox every day and it’s often an eclectic mix of stories. One type of article that regularly shows up is the “Look at us. We’re growing handball in a far flung region of the world.” I generally, read these stories with a few shakers of salt as typically they are about some IHF project that shows up for a couple […]
- [IHF Club World Championships:  The More Things Change... The More they Stay the Same... for the Most Part](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/09/ihf-club-world-championships-the-more-things-change-the-more-they-stay-the-same-for-the-most-part/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI’ve been running a little campaign against the (don’t call it the Super Globe) IHF Club World Championships Roster Rules (of lack, thereof). I know it’s a bit of hopeless cause, but I like to think if you point out the very obvious problems with something change is bound to happen. Shine the light of day and some decision makers will look at the totality of it and ask themselves, “Is this really what we want to do?” I won’t fully reiterate some previous […]
- [R.I.P. Free ehfTV](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/09/r-i-p-free-ehftv/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWith little fanfare the European Handball Federation (EHF) has quietly instituted a subscription fee for it’s web streaming service, ehfTV. Depending on where you live this is either really big news or a footnote of passing interest. If you live in a country that already shows competitions like the EHF Champions League on TV you probably didn’t use ehfTV much. But, if you live in a country like the U.S. this is really big news. The free gravy train of watching every match of […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 28): Oh Where, Oh Where are all our American Handball Players Playing?](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/08/usa-handball-talk-episode-28-oh-where-oh-where-are-all-our-american-handball-players-playing/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(Benjamin Edwards #40, playing with the Veszprem 1st Team) John and JD discuss 18 year old Benjamin Edwards playing with the Veszprem 1st Team, John’s dream of an HBL-LNH pre-season showdown and some overarching takeaways from the Olympian Handball Haus interviews. Here’s a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 27): Don't Pass the Ball to Dika Mem](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/08/usa-handball-talk-episode-27-dont-pass-the-ball-to-dika-mem/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJohn and JD discuss the infamous Dika Mem pass, NBC Peacock’s handball broadcasts and promotion of the sport, and John’s efforts to start club handball programs at Colorado and Colorado St. Here’s a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. And, be sure to check […]
- [More Handball Broadcasts on TV* is Still the Closest Thing to a Silver Bullet; It's Time to Make Peacock America's Home for Handball](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/08/more-handball-broadcasts-on-tv-is-still-the-closest-thing-to-a-silver-bullet-its-time-to-make-peacock-americas-home-for-handball/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS*TV and “streaming” are now pretty much the same thing. And, that reality could and should be a game changer for the development of handball in the U.S. TV and Streaming: The Silver Bullet Game Changer Long time readers to this website will know that I’ve long espoused the importance of getting more handball on TV in the U.S. Anecdotally, the number of people choosing to get involved with handball after seeing the sport on TV during the Olympics is off the charts. And, […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 26): NBC Play-by-Play Commentator, Eric Frede](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/08/usa-handball-talk-episode-26-nbc-play-by-play-commentator-eric-frede/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSNBC Olympics Play-by-Play commentator, Eric Frede is a guest on the podcast and we discuss his background and what it’s like for a newcomer to call handball. Here’s a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. Don’t miss an episode: And, be sure to check […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 25): Me and the Boys are Gonna Go Win a USA Handball Gold Medal in Four Years](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/07/usa-handball-talk-episode-25-me-and-the-boys-are-gonna-go-win-a-usa-handball-gold-medal-in-four-years/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJohn and JD discuss all of the Olympics related handball social media activity, the IHF Beach Handball Showcase, the American Handbal Haus podcast and the upcoming Flanders outdoor tournament. Here’s a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. Don’t miss an episode: And, be sure […]
- [Could I Become an Olympian on the USA Women's National Handball Team?](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/07/could-i-become-an-olympian-on-the-usa-womens-national-handball-team/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThis commentary is regarding the U.S. Women’s National team. For information regarding newcomer prospects for the U.S. Men’s National Team (which are dramatically different) check out this commentary. Olympic Dreams Fueled by Possibilities I’m sure there are hundreds, if not thousands of athletes watching the Paris Olympics, seeing handball for the first time and thinking, “What an awesome game! I would be great at this sport. Where can I play?” And, as America’s #1 handball fan, I can tell you that such revelations are […]
- [Colorado Collegiate Team Handball Jumpstart Initiative](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/07/colorado-collegiate-team-handball-jumpstart-initiative/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWHO: Students interested in starting a Collegiate Team Handball Club at Colorado State University, the University of Colorado – Boulder or any other college or university in the state of colorado. WHAT: Starting a Collegiate Team Handball Club can be challenging. This initiative will help you get your club started with equipment (balls and goals) and organizing your first practices. Additionally, I will arrange for the Air Force Academy club team and/or the Denver Wolves club to provide to demonstrate the sport with a […]
- [Could I Become an Olympian on the USA Men's National Handball Team?](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/07/how-can-i-become-an-olympian-on-the-usa-mens-national-handball-team/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThis commentary is regarding the U.S. Men’s National team. For information regarding newcomer prospects for the U.S. Women’s National Team (which are dramatically different) check out this commentary. Olympic Dreams Fueled by Possibilities I’m sure there are hundreds, if not thousands of athletes watching the Paris Olympics, seeing handball for the first time and thinking, “What an awesome game! I would be great at this sport. Where can I play?” And, as America’s #1 handball fan, I can tell you that such revelations are music […]
- [Olympic Team Handball Information Page](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/07/olympic-team-handball-information-page-3/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSHere are some handy links to find out more information on Team Handball and the Team Handball competition at the 2024 Olympic Games.
- [2024 Olympic Handball Odds](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/07/2024-olympic-handball-odds/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSMultiple U.S. betting sites now offer handball odds. Here are some links to Olympic Handball odds in Colorado. The availability in your jurisdiction may vary. Pre-Tournament odds (Courtesy of DraftKings) WOMEN France and Norway are the co-favorites to take the Gold and the odds have shortened in France’s favor, probably due to some uncertainty with an injury to Norway’s Henny Reistad. MEN France and Denmark are the co-favorites for the men. They play in the same group, but the expectation is that they will […]
- [Olympic Team Handball:  USA TV and Web Streaming Information](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/07/olympic-team-handball-usa-tv-and-web-streaming-information/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSGood news for Cord Cutters: Last Olympics, if you didn’t have NBC via cable, satellite or some other platform you were out of luck. This time around all Olympics content will be available via NBC’s streaming service, Peacock. TV Broadcasts NBC has the rights to all Olympic content in the USA and they currently plan to produce 2-3 handball matches/day for broadcast on NBC TV networks. Some matches will be broadcast live, but if past Olympics are a guide, most will will be shown on a […]
- [Nikola Karabatic: The Handball Goat Retires (Part 3): Match ~#400: The Old Man and the D](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/07/nikola-karabatic-the-handball-goat-retires-part-3-match-400-the-old-man-and-the-d/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSI continue my look back at Nikiola Karabatic’s career and try to illustrate why he’s one of the greatest, if not the greatest 2 way defender of all time. (Read Part 1 Part 2) Why Handball Defense Gets No Respect As a former defensive specialist perhaps nothing annoys me more about typical Handball GOAT debates than the often total lack of any discussion whatsoever regarding defensive capabilities.  It’s annoying, but understandable.  Understandable, because unless it’s a GK save you’ll rarely, if ever see any any […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 24): Christmas in July Beach Handball Special](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/07/usa-handball-talk-episode-43-christmas-in-july-beach-handball-special/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJacob Roberts fills in for JD and he and John discuss the North American & Caribbean Club Championships, the IHF Beach Handball Showcase and upcoming Beach Handball events in North America this summer. Here’s a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. Don’t miss an […]
- [Nikola Karabatic: The Handball Goat Retires (Part 2): Match ~#200: Peak Karabatic Makes all the Players around him Better... A Lot Better](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/07/nikola-karabatic-the-handball-goat-retires-part-2-match-200-peak-karabatic-makes-all-the-players-around-him-better-a-lot-better/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(Karabatic and Narcisse*, Jordan and Pippen, Ruth and Gehrig. *I could probably have used a picture with Jerome Fernandez and some other players) I continue my look back at Nikiola Karabatic’s career and try to answer the age old GOAT question: Does the GOAT owe his greatness to his sidekicks? Or does the GOAT make the sidekicks look better? The ~200th match I saw him play provides some clues. (Read Part 1) The GOAT Sidekick Debate Whenever GOAT debates come up in the world […]
- [Is it "Still the Battle for L.A." if only Four Athletes Live anywhere near Los Angeles?](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/07/is-it-still-the-battle-for-l-a-if-only-four-athletes-live-anywhere-near-los-angeles/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThis isn’t the first time I’ve pointed out some “problems” with our U.S. club rosters. (See Link Link) Honestly it’s getting a little old googling and checking social media sites, but today’s battle between two “Southern California” club teams at the North American & Caribbean Club Championships got me wondering… Just how many athletes on these two teams actually live in the Los Angeles area? Well, subject to my standard disclaimer (social media websites and LinkedIn profiles aren’t always accurate), that answer is four […]
- [2024 Olympic Team Handball Competition Schedule, Results and Format](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/07/2024-olympic-team-handball-competition-schedule-results-and-format/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThere are several website options for getting your Olympic handball information. However, with the Olympics starting early in the morning in the U.S. you might want to strategize when and where you get your information, particularly if you want to watch matches that were played while you were sleeping without knowing the result ahead of time. Olympic Handball Schedule and Results Here are some websites where you can find the latest results and what matches are coming up along with some pros and cons […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 23): DEFCON 3](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/07/usa-handball-talk-episode-23-defcon-3/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJD and John discuss the Paris 2024 Olympics Promotion Working Group, the results and statisics from the Jr Womens World Championship, how the “Welcome to Wrexham” documentary style might work for the U.S. Women’s Team and the upcoming NACHC Club championships. Here’s a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let […]
- [Nikola Karabatic: The Handball Goat Retires (Part 1): Intro and Match #1:  OMG, He's only 18 Years Old!](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/06/nikola-karabatic-the-handball-goat-retires-part-1-intro-and-match-1-omg-hes-only-18-years-old/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(An 18 year old Nikola Karabatic with Montpellier head coach, Patrice Canayer, back in 2003) Later this August, probably after the Gold Medal match at the 2024 Olympics, Nikola Karabatic will hang up his shoes and retire from handball. It’s been a long journey for him… and a long journey for me and the rest of the handball world. Like most careers one fillled with ups and down, but way more ups than most. I’m going to take a long look at those ups… […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 22): Wow, there's a lot of Handball Going on](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/06/usa-handball-talk-episode-22-wow-theres-a-lot-of-handball-going-on/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJD and John discuss the US Handball Union Vegas tourney, the Men’s and Women’s World Beach Handball Championships, the U20 Women’s Championships and the recent resignation of two USA Team Handball Board of Directors. Here’s a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. Don’t miss […]
- [2024 Women's Jr World Championship Info Page](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/06/2024-womens-jr-world-handball-championship-info-page/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Jr Women’s National Team is competing in the 2024 Women’s Junior World Handball Championship. Here are the team roster, schedule, results, and links to streaming and other information pages Women’s Competition USA Women (Schedule, Results, Streaming) (All Times US ET)
- [2024 Beach Handball World Championships Information Page](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/06/2024-beach-handball-world-championships-information-page/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Men’s and Women’s Beach Handball National Teams are competing in the 2024 IHF Beach Handball World Championships. Here are the team rosters, schedule, results, and links to streaming and other information pages Men’s Competition USA Men (Roster, Schedule, Results, Streaming) (All Times US ET) Women’s Competition USA Women (Schedule, Results, Streaming) (All Times US ET)
- [Commentary:  Three U.S. Championships... but, only One of them is Truly "National"](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/06/commentary-three-u-s-championships-but-only-one-of-them-is-truly-national/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS(Klaebu IL and the Norseman pose together after their “national” championship match) Norway’s Domination of American Club Handball Continues This past weekend in what may be the most eclectic USA Handball “National” Championship ever staged two Norwegian teams (Klaebu IL and the Norseman) faced off against each other for the elite title at the U.S. Handball Union National Championships. And, to think that I complained recently about two Norwegian professionals helping the California Eagles take the USA Team Handball National Championships title. This is […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 21): Keeping up with the USA Team Handball Women](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/06/usa-handball-talk-episode-21-keeping-up-with-the-usa-team-handball-women/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJD and John discuss entities that might be interested in a handball reality show and the upcoming US Handball Union Championship in Las Vegas. Here’s a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. Don’t miss an episode: And, be sure to check out the podcast […]
- [USA Jr Women Prepare for Jr World Championships both on and off the Court](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/06/usa-jr-women-prepare-for-jr-world-championships-both-on-and-off-the-court/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe U.S. Jr Women’s National Team will be participating in the 2024 IHF Jr World Handball Championships from 19-30 June, in Skopje, North Macedonia. Some team members recently participated in a Sr Women’s camp in Montpellier, France and the Jr Team will be holding a pre-tournanment training camp in Leonberg, Germany. Team Promotion on Social Media If you want to know more about the team roster and their preparation just follow them on their social media channels where they regular post content like athlete […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 20): Death, Taxes and the Group of Death](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/06/usa-handball-talk-episode-20-death-taxes-and-the-group-of-death/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJD and John discuss the 2025 IHF Handball World Championships draw and mercenary teams at the U.S. National Championships. Here’s a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. Don’t miss an episode: And, be sure to check out the podcast archive with interviews and great […]
- [Deja Vu, All Over Again:  Norway, Portugal, Brazil and USA to Replay the 2023 Gjensidige Cup](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/05/deja-vu-all-over-again-norway-portugal-brazil-and-usa-to-replay-the-2023-gjensidige-cup/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe USA Men found out who and where they will play their group play matches at the 2025 Handball World Championships and due to a strange twist of fate it will be deja vu, all over again. This is because they will play Norway, Portugal and Brazil in Norway… just like they did in a warmup tourney prior to the 2023 Handball World Championships. This time, however, the matches will be played in Baerum (a suburb of Oslo), instead of Trondheim and these matches […]
- [2025 Men's World Championships Draw:  Best and Worst Cases for the U.S.; Plus a Little What if?](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/05/2025-mens-world-championships-draw-best-and-worst-cases-for-the-u-s-plus-a-little-what-if/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe draw for the 2025 Men’s World Championships will take place tomorrow, 29 May at 1:30 PM (US ET) / 7:30 PM (CET). It will probably be streamed live and I will place the link here when it’s available. The USA Men are in pot 4 and here’s some best and worst case analysis for who might be drawn into their group Best and Worst Possible Draws Here’s my take on the best and worse possible draws for the U.S. What If… the USA […]
- [U.S. Women's National Team: What's Next (Part 3): An Out of the Box Solution to Broaden a Very Thin Talent Pool](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/05/u-s-womens-national-team-whats-next-part-3-an-out-of-the-box-solution-to-broaden-a-very-thin-talent-pool/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThis is part of a series of commentaries that address the future of handball in the U.S. In Part 1, I summarized the U.S. Women’s National Team poor results of the past 4 years. In Part 2, I addressed the need for USA Team Handball leadership to consider proactive steps to broaden the talent pool. This commentary highlights an Out of the Box possibility that just might work. Introduction: Where’s the Funding Going to Come from? When I talk to handball old timers (around […]
- [USA Handball Talk (Episode 19): Roam Around the Handball World](https://teamhandballnews.com/2024/05/usa-handball-talk-episode-19-roam-around-the-handball-world/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJD and John discuss USA National Teams in action on three continent: The USA Men friendly matches in Europe, the USA Men at the NORCA Championships and both Men’s and Women’s Beach National Teams in Brazil. Here’s a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics that you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. […]

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- [Colorado Collegiate Team Handball Jumpstart Initiative](https://teamhandballnews.com/colorado-collegiate-team-handball-jumpstart-initiative/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWHO: Students interested in starting a Collegiate Team Handball Club at Colorado State University, the University of Colorado – Boulder or any other college or university in the state of colorado. WHAT: Starting a Collegiate Team Handball Club can be challenging. This initiative will help you get your club started with equipment (balls and goals) and organizing your first practices. Additionally, I will arrange for the Air Force Academy club team and/or the Denver Wolves club to provide to demonstrate the sport with a joint practice/scrimmage. […]
- [2023 USA Team Handball Collegiate National Championships (Women's Competition)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2023-usa-team-handball-collegiate-national-championships-womens-competition/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSDates: 14-16 April, 2023 Venue: Heminger Center, Tiffin University, Tiffin, Ohio Web Streaming: Link (usateamhandball.tv) ($5.99 for the whole tournament) Teams Format: These four teams will first play a round robin followed by a knockout tournament. Official Composite Schedule (Men and Women) with court assignments: Link(Note: This is the official USA Team Handball schedule and the master from which the schedule below was derived from) Group Play Schedule and Standings (All times local / US ET) Knockout Tourney Final Ranking All-Star Team/Awards
- [2023 USA Team Handball Collegiate National Championships (Men's Competition)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2023-usa-team-handball-collegiate-national-championships-mens-competition/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSDates: 14-16 April, 2023 Venue: Heminger Center, Tiffin University, Tiffin, Ohio Web Streaming: Link (usateamhandball.tv) ($5.99 for the whole tournament) Teams Format: The teams were drawn into four groups of three teams. (Group Draw Video) Each group will play a round robin with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the quarterfinals. These 8 teams will play knockout matches and placing games to determine 1st to 8th. The 3rd place teams from each group will play each other in a classification group to determine places 9th to […]
- [2023 CNC Composite Schedule](https://teamhandballnews.com/2023-cnc-composite-schedule/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
- [Spend a Day With Denny](https://teamhandballnews.com/spend-a-day-with-denny/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThis past December, 1996 Handball Olympian, Denny Fercho, suffered a severe stroke. The stroke was life threatening, but fortunately he was rushed quickly to a hospital to stabilize his condition and eventually begin his long road to recovery. After two months in the hospital he was able to return home in February. While Denny’s stay at the hospital was mostly covered by insurance he will now have substantial out of pocket costs for home care and multiple weekly therapies (occupational, physical and speech) as […]
- [Tokyo Olympics Handball Schedule (NBC Cable/Satellite TV Networks)](https://teamhandballnews.com/tokyo-olympics-handball-schedule-nbc-cable-satellite-tv-networks/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSImportant Warning for Cord Cutters: If you don’t have NBC you’re not going to be able to watch Olympic Handball. This is because access to the NBC web streams will include an authentication process to verify that you are an authorized NBC viewer. This means that you will either need to “borrow” access from a friend or break down and pay for a package that includes NBC. There are several options to include Fubo TV which offers a 7 day free trial. NBC plans […]
- [Team Handball Betting Tutorial](https://teamhandballnews.com/team-handball-betting-tutorial/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Where to Bet on Handball in the U.S.: Link Bi-Weekly Updates on Matches that can be viewed online (betting lines included): Link Introduction Team Handball is an entertaining sport to wager on with a variety of different options for bettors.  In many ways the wagering is kind of a cross between soccer and basketball.  The soccer element is the traditional European 3 way betting with options for either team to win or the match to end in a draw.  The basketball element is […]
- [2020 Olympic Handball Odds](https://teamhandballnews.com/2020-olympic-handball-odds/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Opening odds to win Olympic Gold (Men): Link Opening odds to win Olympic Gold (Women): Link
- [Olympic Team Handball: USA TV and Web Streaming Information:](https://teamhandballnews.com/olympic-team-handball-usa-tv-and-web-streaming-information/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSImportant Warning for Cord Cutters: If you don’t have NBC you’re not going to be able to watch Olympic Handball. This is because access to the NBC web streams will include an authentication process to verify that you are an authorized NBC viewer. This means that you will either need to “borrow” access from a friend or break down and pay for a package that includes NBC. There are several options to include Fubo TV which offers a 7 day free trial. TV Broadcasts […]
- [Olympic Handball Team Information](https://teamhandballnews.com/olympic-handball-team-information/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSHere are a summary of the links provided for each of the teams participating in the Tokyo Olympics Team Page (IHF): Photos of teams and players with some top level information Team rosters are also available as a PDF at the bottom of the page Team Preview (IHF): A short preview of the team’s outlook written prior to the Olympics Team Page (Wikipedia): A fairly detailed history of the national team’s performance in major tournaments Olympic Roster (Wikipedia): A top level roster with all […]
- [2020 Olympic Team Handball Competition  Schedule, Results and Format](https://teamhandballnews.com/olympic-team-handball-competition-format-schedule-and-results/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSFirst an Important Note on the Time Difference to Japan and the Challenge it Presents There are several website options for getting your Olympic handball information. However, with the Olympics taking place in Japan you might want to strategize when and where you get your information, particularly if you want to watch matches that were played while you were sleeping without knowing the result ahead of time. Japan is 7 hours ahead of Central European Time (CET) and 13 hours ahead of US Eastern […]
- [Handball Education for Schools and Youth Clubs](https://teamhandballnews.com/handball-education-for-schools-and-youth-clubs/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSIntroduction: There are many online sources for handball education. This page is intended as a consolidated resource on where such information can be found. If you would like to add a website resource please send an email to john.ryan@teamhandballnews.com. International Handball Federation (IHF): Handball at School Program: The IHF has an in-depth guide on how to teach handball. While it is advertised as a school program it’s actually sufficiently detailed for club programs. IHF Webpage: Link Teaching Handball at School Booklet: Download (PDF) IHF […]
- [Handball Web Streaming](https://teamhandballnews.com/handball-web-streaming/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe following pages provide further information and links to selected matches National Team Matches: Link Professional Club Matches: Link (In development; check back for updates) Classic Matches: Link Contains a list of matches for viewing that was compiled during the 2020 Pandemics USA Related Content: Link (In development; check back for updates) Includes archive links to USA National Team Matches, USA Club Matches and Pro Club Matches with American athletes Latest Team Handball News Web Streaming Updates Would you like to know when and […]
- [Handball Web Streaming (National Team Competitions)](https://teamhandballnews.com/handball-web-streaming-national-team-competitions/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Olympic Competition: Handball competitions at the Olympics are generally part of the overall Olympics TV package in each nation. Each network will then setup web streaming options for that nation. U.S. Viewing 2016 Olympics: 1 to 2 matches were shown daily on various NBC Cable networks. All handball matches at the 2016 Olympics were also available for live viewing on the NBC website and on NBC apps associated with different streaming platforms like Roku. 2020 Olympics: NBC will reportedly use their new streaming […]
- [Team Handball Study Guides, Worksheets, Quizzes and Tests](https://teamhandballnews.com/team-handball-study-guides-worksheets-quizzes-and-tests/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSTeam handball is taught in many Physical Education classes in the United States and other countries. Below is a sampling of educational material that has been used in those classes. (Note: The content in these documents often conflicts with the official rules of the game. These documents may need to be updated to match either the official rules or the rules that your school has adopted. Students should also be taught that the official rules of the game are different) Team Handball Study Guides […]
- [Mainstream Media Articles on Team Handball](https://teamhandballnews.com/mainstream-media-articles-on-team-handball/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSHere is a collection of articles written about team handball by various media outlets in the United States. 2024 2021 2020 2019 2016 2012 2009 2008 2004 2002 1996
- [Frequently Asked Questions about Handball](https://teamhandballnews.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-handball/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
- [USA Collegiate Handball](https://teamhandballnews.com/usa-collegiate-handball/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSCollegiate Top 5 Poll Archive
- [Top Prospects Handball Camp](https://teamhandballnews.com/top-prospects-handball-camp/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSCamp Purpose:  The Top Prospects Handball Camp is intended to help college age players and coaches take their game to the next level. Take the Interest Survey:  LINK  (We’ll keep you posted with updates) Location:   The camp will be conducted at the Lifezone Handball Academy in West Dundee, Illinois with lodging at nearby Judson College.  Cost of the camp is anticipated to be around $300 (Lodging, Breakfast and lunch) and may potentially be further reduced if we receive grant funding.  Background on the Academy:  Link […]
- [Team Handball News Podcasts](https://teamhandballnews.com/thn-podcasts/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSSubscribe in iTunes: Link Follow in Spotify: Link Stitcher: Link Android: Link Listen Notes: Link RSS Feed: Link (for use with your favorite podcast aggregator) Click on the links below for the most recent episodes: Complete Archive
- [Qualification Archive](https://teamhandballnews.com/qualification-archive/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS  Men’s World Championship Qualification 2009:  Link 2011:  Link 2013:  Link Men’s Olympic Qualification 2008:  Link 2012:  Link Women’s World Championship Qualification 2009:  Link 2011:  Link 2013:  Link Women’s Olympic Qualification 2008:  Link 2012:  Link Other sources of information Todor66 website:  Link  (This website has archived the results of several competitions, but in some cases information is missing or a little hard to find.) IHF Competition Archive:  Link (All Olympic and WC Results are available at this site, but it does not include qualification events) […]
- [2016 Olympic Qualification (Men)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2016-olympic-qualification-men/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSNOTE:  This projection is based on the qualification process that was used for 2012 Olympics.  The International Handball Federation (IHF) has not yet announced the qualification process for the 2016 Olympics and it’s possible that it could be modified. 12 Nations will compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.  Using the 2012 process the 12 spots will be awarded as follows Host:  Brazil 2015 World Champion: Europe: Pan America: Africa: Asia: Winner IHF Olympic Qualification Tournament #1: Winner, IHF Olympic Qualification Tournament […]
- [2016 Olympic Qual (Women)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2016-olympic-qual-women/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSNOTE:  This projection is based on the qualification process that was used for 2012 Olympics.  The International Handball Federation (IHF) has not yet announced the qualification process for the 2016 Olympics and it’s possible that it could be modified. 12 Nations will compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.  Using the 2012 process the 12 spots will be awarded as follows Host:  Brazil 2015 World Champion: Europe: Pan America: Africa: Asia: Winner IHF Olympic Qualification Tournament #1: Winner, IHF Olympic Qualification Tournament […]
- [2015 WC Qual (Women)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2015-wc-qual-women/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe 2015 Women’s World Championship will be in Denmark, December 2015 Assuming the qualification format from previous World Championships is used the 24 spots will be awarded as follows: 1) Host: Denmark 1) Defending World Champion: Brazil 11) Europe:  3) Asia:  3) Africa: 4) Pan America:  1) Oceania:  Performance Places:  9 Performance places were awarded  to Continental Federations for each nation that placed 1st to 9th at the 2013 World Championships.  Europe was awarded 8 places and Pan  America was awarded 1 place. KEY Underline:  Nation […]
- [2015 World Championships Qualification (Men)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2015-world-championships-qualification-men/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe 2015 Men’s Handball World Championship will be hosted by Qatar from 11-27 January, 2015. 24 nations will participate and the 24 spots will be awarded as follows: 1) Host: Qatar 1) Defending World Champion: Spain 12) (3+ 9 Performance places) Europe:   3) Asia: 3) Africa: 3) Pan America: 1) Oceania:  Note: 9 Performance places were awarded based on results from the 2013 World Championships. Each continent was awarded 1 spot for each nation that placed 1st through 9th. Europe secured all 9 performance […]
- [Commentaries on Handball in the U.S.](https://teamhandballnews.com/commentariesessays/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSHere’s some links to commentaries and essays Charting A Way Forward for USA Team Handball (Yet Another Reboot): This ongoing series picks up from where the 2020 Reboot ended and is more focused on solutions to the current situation (which didn’t change much in the 4 years since 2020) Charting A Way Forward for USA Team Handball (Reboot): This series takes a critical look at different strategies USA Team Handball might consider implementing to improve grass roots development and National Team Performance.  (2019 – […]
- [2013 WC Qual (Women)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2013-wc-qual-women/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe 2013 Women’s World Championship will be in Serbia, December 2013 the 24 spots were awarded as follows: 1) Host: Serbia 1) Defending World Champion: Norway 10 (3 +7 Performance places) Europe: Hungary, Montenegro, Denmark, Czech Republic, Spain, Netherlands, Romania, Germany, Poland, France 3) Asia: South Korea, China, Japan 4 (3 + 1 performance place) Africa: Angola, Tunisia, DR Congo, Algeria 4 (3+ 1 performance place) Pan America: Brazil, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Paraguay 1) Oceania: Australia Performance Places:  9 Performance places were awarded  to Continental […]
- [2013 Men's WC Qual](https://teamhandballnews.com/2013-mens-wc-qual/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe 2013 Men’s Handball World Championship will be hosted by Spain in January, 2013. The 24 spots were awarded as follows: 1) Host: Spain 1) Defending World Champion: France 12) (3+ 9 Performance places) Europe:  Denmark, Serbia, Croatia, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Belarus, Macedonia, Hungary, Iceland, Germany, Montenegro 3) Asia: South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia 3) Africa: Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt 3) Pan America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile 1) Oceania: Australia Note: 9 Performance places were awarded based on results from the 2011 World Championships. Each continent […]
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- [About](https://teamhandballnews.com/about-3/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSTeam Handball News (THN) is an independent news and opinion website focused on the Olympic sport of Team Handball. The focus is both on Developing Nations and World-Wide Handball news with an Independent perspective. Developing Nations: In nations like the United States, Canada, the UK and Australia, Team Handball receives little, if any, coverage from main streams news sources. In the absence of main stream media coverage THN seeks to report on National team activities and club competitions in greater detail for these countries. […]
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- [Bios](https://teamhandballnews.com/bios/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSJohn Ryan John first started playing Team Handball as a Sophomore at the U.S Air Force Academy in 1984. He played the sport for two years in intramurals and then on the Academy’s Club team as a Senior. After graduating from the Academy John joined the Condors club team, which was then based in Ventura County, California. From 1992-93, he was member of the US National Team and participated in the World Championships in Sweden in 1993. (John played the 3 position defensively, principally […]
- [2011 WC Qual (Women)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2011-wc-qual-women/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe 2011 Women’s World Championship will be in Brazil, December 2011 The 24 spots will be awarded as follows: 1) Host: Brazil 1) Defending World Champion: Russia 11) Europe (3 + 8 Performance Places): Norway, Sweden, Romania, Montenegro, Netherlands, Spain, France, Croatia, Iceland, Germany Denmark 4) Asia (3 + 1 Performance Place): Kazakhstan, South Korea, China, Japan 3) Africa: Angola, Tunisia, Cote d’Ivoire 3) Pan America: Argentina, Cuba, Uruguay 1) Oceania: Australia Note: The 9 Performance places are based on standings 1st to 9th from the 2009 World […]
- [2012 Olympic Qual (Women)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2012-olympic-qual-women/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS12 Nations will compete in the 2012 Olympics in London. 6 places were awarded directly to the host, the reigning world champion and the 4 continental federations.  6 additional places were awarded via 3 IHF Olympic Qualification Tournaments The 12 nations and their path for qualification Norway:  2011 World Champion Montenegro: Winner IHF Olympic Qualification Tournament #1 Spain:  Winner, IHF Olympic Qualification Tournament #2 Russia: Winner, IHF Olympic Qualification Tournament #3 Denmark: Runner up, IHF Olympic Qualification Tournament #3 Croatia:  Runner up, IHF Olympic […]
- [2012 Olympic Qual (Men)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2012-olympic-qual-men/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS12 Nations will compete in the 2012 Olympics in London. 6 places were awarded directly to the host, the reigning world champion and the 4 continental federations.  6 additional places were awarded via 3 IHF Olympic Qualification Tournaments The 12 nations and their path for qualification France:  2011 World Champion Spain: Winner IHF Olympic Qualification Tournament #1 Sweden:  Winner, IHF Olympic Qualification Tournament #2 Croatia: Winner, IHF Olympic Qualification Tournament #3 Iceland: Runner up, IHF Olympic Qualification Tournament #3 Hungary:  Runner up, IHF Olympic […]
- [Youth and Jr WC Info](https://teamhandballnews.com/youth-and-jr-wc-info/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS[b]Women’s Junior and Youth World Championships[/b] [u]Scheduling[/u]: Summer of even years: 2008, 2010, 2012, etc [u]Age Requirements (Junior)[/u]: 20 years old and younger during the calendar year of the Championships. Example: For the 2010 World Champions athletes need to have a date of birth of 1990 or later. [u]Age Requirements (Youth)[/u]: 18 years old and younger during the calendar year of the World Championships. Example: For the 2010 World Champions athletes need to have a date of birth of 1992 or later. Continental qualifying […]
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- [2011 WC Qualification (Men)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2011-wc-qualification-men/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe 2011 Men’s Handball World Championship will be hosted by Sweden in January, 2011. This qualification page will be updated as more information becomes available and assumes that the IHF and Continental Federations will follow the same basic format that was used for 2009 World Championship qualification. Using the 2009 format, the 24 spots will be awarded as follows: 1) Host: [b]Sweden[/b] 1) Defending World Champion: [b]France[/b] 3+ 9 Performance places) Europe: [b]Croatia, Iceland, Poland,Austria, Norway, Hungary, Germany, Slovakia, Serbia, Romania, Denmark, Spain[/b] 3) […]
- [2009 WC Qualification (Women)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2009-wc-qualification-women/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThe 2009 Women’s World Championship will be in China, 5-20 December 2009 The 24 spots were awarded as follows: 1) Host: [b]China[/b] 1) Defending World Champion: [b]Russia[/b] 10) Europe (3 + 7 Performance Places): [b]Norway, Spain, Hungary, Sweden, Germany, France, Romania, Austria, Denmark, Ukraine[/b] 4) Asia (3 + 1 Performance Place): [b]South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Kazakhstan[/b] 4) Africa (3 + 1 Performance Place): [b]Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, Congo, Tunisia[/b] 3) Pan America: [b]Argentina, Brazil, Chile[/b] 1) Oceania [b]Australia[/b] Note: 9 Performance places based on standings […]
- [Handball Maps](https://teamhandballnews.com/handball-maps/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSThese maps have been established at Google Maps and can be edited by anyone with a Google Account. After you login to Google, feel free to add clubs and edit contact information. Ideally, the contact information should contain the club website and/or an email address. Also, if possible, move the club marker precisely on the location of the club’s practice facility or arena. Finally, the Google interface is sometimes a little slow. If you think you’ve added something to the map and it doesn’t […]
- [2009 Mens WC Qualification](https://teamhandballnews.com/2009-mens-wc-qualification/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS[html] This qualification page assumes that the IHF will follow the same format as the 2007 World Championship. The 24 spots will be awarded as follows: 1) Host: Croatia1) Defending World Champion: Germany3) Europe: Denmark, France and Sweden3) Asia: South Korea, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia3) Africa: Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria3) Pan America: Brazil, Argentina and Cuba1) Oceania: Australia9) Performance places from the 2007 World Championships. The continent for each nation placed 1st to 9th  received an additional spot for 2009 (All 9 spots were awarded […]
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- [2008 Olympic Qualification (Women)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2008-olympic-qualification-women/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS[html] 12 Nations will compete in the 2008 Olympics in China. 6 Places were awarded directlyHost: China2007 World Champion: RussiaPan-America: BrazilAsia: KazakhstanEurope: Norway Africa: Angola 6 Places were awarded via 3 qualification tournaments GermanySwedenRomaniaHungaryFranceSouth Korea The round robin tournaments were held over 3 days 28-30 March, 2008 and the top 2 teams qualified for the Olympics. Tournament 11) 2nd Place WC (Host): Germany2) 7th Place WC: Croatia3) 2nd Place Europe: Sweden 4) 2nd Place PATHF: Cuba Tournament 21) 3rd Place WC (Host): Romania2) 6th Place WC: […]
- [2008 Olympic Qualification (Men)](https://teamhandballnews.com/2008-olympic-qualification-men/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS12 Nations will compete in the 2008 Olympics in China. 6 Places to be awarded directly Host: China 2007 World Champion: Germany Pan-America: Brazil Asia: South Korea Europe (2008 European Championships, 17-27 Jan 2008 in Norway): Denmark Africa: Egypt 6 Places were awarded via 3 qualification tournaments Tournament 1 1) 2nd Place WC (Host): Poland 2) 7th Place WC: Iceland 3) 2nd Place at Europe Continental Championship: Sweden 4) 2nd Place at Pan America Continental Championship: Argentina Tournament 2 1) 3rd Place WC (Host): […]
- [WC 2007 (Archived Odds on Match Handicaps)](https://teamhandballnews.com/wc-2007-archived-odds-on-match-handicaps/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSOdds courtesy of bwin.com www.bwin.com Bold denotes the winning bet [b]Sunday, 4 February 2007[/b] 27France -1.5 1.77 34 Denmark [b]+1.5 1.93[/b] 29 Germany [b]-1.5 1.77[/b] 24 Poland +1.5 1.93 [b]Saturday, 3 February 2007[/b] 40 Spain [b]-2.5 1.90[/b] 36 Iceland +2.5 1.80 34 Croatia [b]-3.5 2.00[/b] 25 Russia +3.5 1.72 [b]Thursday, 1 February 2007[/b] 32 Germany -0,5 1.95 31 France [b]+0,5 1.75[/b] 36 Poland [b]+1,5 1.75 [/b] 33 Denmark -1,5 1.95 28 Russia [b]+1,5 1.75[/b] 25 Iceland -1,5 1.95 27 Spain +0,5 1.80 35 Croatia […]
- [2007 WC Preparation Matches](https://teamhandballnews.com/2007-wc-preparation-matches/): http://media.blubrry.com/team_handball_news/teamhandballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/mp3/053_USA_Handball_Talk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:52 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS[b]Angola[/b] 27 Dec Portugal vs. Angola 28-23 12 Jan Argentina vs. Angola 25-19 (15-8) (Played at Dessau, Germany) http://www.handball-world.com/o.red.c/news.php?GID=1&auswahl=6933 [b]Argentina[/b] 10 Jan Argentina vs. Reinickendorfer Fuchse 32-26 http://www.fuechse-berlin.de/2005/community/news-lesen.php?auswahl=523 12 Jan Argentina vs. Angola 25-19 (15-8) (Played at Dessau, Germany) http://www.handball-world.com/o.red.c/news.php?GID=1&auswahl=6933 14 Jan Argentina vs. Dessau-Roslauer HV 24-24 (13-11) http://7mts.blogspot.com/ 16 Jan Argentina vs. “Hummel Selection Team” 27-25 [b]Australia[/b] Training in Denmark, with preparation matches vs. Danish clubs and Great Britain and Ireland http://www.handballaustralia.org.au/National%20Mens%20Team.html#2007_Preperation_01 08 Jan Australia vs. Greenland 24-35 (played in Roedding, Denmark) 13 […]


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