Archive - The Water Polosopher

The Quiksilver International Cup

A new, high level tournament looking to rethink what a water polo event can be

Jul 5, 2024 •

June 2024

The Space Time Conundrum in Water Polo

A comparison of water polo to other time constituted sports

Jun 5, 2024 •

May 2024

Thoughts Inspired by USAWP Senior Nationals

Or how attending USAWP Senior Nationals refreshed my love of the sport

May 22, 2024 •

February 2024

Reflections on the USA Men’s Team

Analyzing the performance and future of the team using statistics from World Championships

Feb 28, 2024 •

December 2023

USAWP New Rules Quick Reaction

New rule interpretations mean new polosophizing!

Dec 15, 2023 •

September 2023

Game Design, Dr. J and the Rules of Water Polo

How athletic expression and spectator delight are enhanced or diminished through the confines of rules

Sep 15, 2023 •

August 2023

Taking it to the Beach

How the neglected offshoot of water polo provides an avenue for the future

Aug 11, 2023 •

July 2023

"Polo in Every Pool" Isn't Enough to Save Water Polo

A discussion of water polo growth and "stuff"

Jul 31, 2023 •

Flagrant Misconduct? You Decide

With about 3 minutes remaining in the second period of the quarterfinal game between Hungary and the USA, Ben Hallock was rewarded with an exclusion at…

Jul 25, 2023 •

Let’s Talk About USAWP Junior Olympics

Where’s the fun? And other troubling observations

Jul 24, 2023 •

USA vs Croatia Quick Reflection

On Saturday July 8 the US Men's National Team played a friendly against Croatia at Mt.

Jul 9, 2023 •

A Discussion of Protests and Rules

To win and lose in LA

Jul 5, 2023 •

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