USA Handball Talk (Episode 54): John Ryan Finds Out: Why Port St Lucie?

In 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:

  • My father’s obituary: Link
  • Local Florida News report on the Army-Air Force match: Link
  • Article on Indian River State College and USA Diving: Link
  • Press Release on Port St Lucie Residency Program: Link
  • Questions I asked in 2013 after USA Team Handball announced the Auburn Residency Program: Link
  • Board Meeting Minutes which included a mention that “athlete experience” in Florida was a “heavy focus”: Link

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