The Team Handball News podcasts includes discussion and interviews regarding the great Olympic sport of Handball (or Team Handball as it is known in the U.S.)
In 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 […]
Zach 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 […]
Gary 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 […]
(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 […]
On 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 […]
(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 […]
Alex 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 […]
Harald 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.
Viva 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.
Kurt 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.
Richard 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.
Aaron 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.
Thomas 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.
Chris 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.
This 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 […]
USA Team Handball and Pioneer High School athlete at the 2024 Cal Youth Handball Cup
Thomas 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 […]
(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 […]
John 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 […]
John 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 […]
John 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 […]
Jacob 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 […] The post USA Handball Talk (Episode 24): Christmas in July Beach Handball Special first appeared on Team Handball News.
JD 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 […] The post USA Handball Talk (Episode 23): DEFCON 3 first appeared on Team Handball News.
JD 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 post USA Handball Talk (Episode 22): Wow, there's a lot of Handball Going on first appeared on Team Handball News.
JD 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 […] The post USA Handball Talk (Episode 21): Keeping up with the USA Team Handball Women first appeared on Team Handball News.
JD 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 […] The post USA Handball Talk (Episode 20): Death, Taxes and the Group of Death first appeared on Team Handball News.
JD 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 […]
JD and John discuss the USA Men's opening match vs Mexico at the NORCA Championships, handball streaming and the USA National Championships which actually had more Canadians than Americans participating in it. 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 […]
JD and John discuss the USA Men’s roster for the upcoming NORCA Championships, the College Women’s results and whether the College Handball Championships should change formats to an Elite Eight knockout format. results of last weekend's Collegiate Handball Championships. Here's a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Watch on YouTube or […]
[MVP Gary Phillips led West Point Black to yet another title (photo: Rod Apfelbeck)] JD and John discuss the results of last weekend’s Collegiate Handball Championships. Here's a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: The ongoing North American Beach Handball Championships: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the […]
US Handball Union Executive Director, Michael King joins the podcast to discuss this weekend’s College National Championships. Here's a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Current News Items College Nationals Preview
We cover a couple or recent news items and then discuss the Ohio State Handball Club’s Spring Break trip to Hungary. Here’s a summary with links to some of the items we discussed: Finally, a big shout out to USA Women’s Coach, Edina Borsos, for her help with arranging the logistics for the trip. Watch […]
We chat about professional indoor lacrosse, the upcoming Ohio State spring break trip to Hungary and some more discussion on scholarship sports and what the talent level of the U.S. men is compared to collegiate basketball Here are some topics and links to what was discussed: And, sorry for the technical difficulties… Watch on YouTube […]
Pat Spencer, was the top Collegiate lacrosse player in 2019. He then used his 5th year of eligibility to play college basketball, played basketball professionally in Europe and now has signed a 2 way contract which allows him to play in the NBA and the NBA’s G League. He was a good high school basketball […]
Here are some links and notes from what we discussed in the podcast: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics, a title for our podcast or have some intro music you would like us to consider please let us know […]
On the podcast we discuss the following topics: Watch on YouTube or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics, a title for our podcast or have some intro music you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. Don't miss […]
Last Wednesday (31 Jan 2024), Barstool Sports put out the welcome mat for the US Handball Union in their Chicago facility. Several athletes including former national athletes, Ty Reed, Alex Recker and Michael King, referee, Josh Forsthoefel and USA Handball Talk co-host, JD Orr were on hand to demonstrate, play and talk handball with the […]
Stephen Neilson, the Chair of British Handball joins the podcast to discuss the Great Britain – Kosovo Euro 2026 Qualification match played in Derby, England on 13 January. We take a deep dive into what was probably the best ever handball match atmosphere and presentation in a “non-traditional” handball nation. We discuss the crowd, venue, […]
On this week's episode we discuss what standards USA Team Handball athletes, administrators and board members are required or perhaps, should be obliged to follow. What’s appropriate in one’s private life and what’s appropriate in an official capacity? And, is it possible to entirely separate the two in a world where one’s thoughts and actions […]
On this week’s episode we discuss two handball miracles: The remarkable showing of the Faroe Islands (population 52K) at the European Championships and the great handball atmosphere at the Great Britain-Kosovo Euro 2026 qualification match in Derby, England. Here’s a rundown of the show and some links to the topics we discussed. Don't miss an […]
On this week’s episode we discuss handball tryouts and the complications that result from two very different cohorts: Stateside and and Overseas athletes. The catalyst for the discussion was this USA Team Handball Tweet and the reply it elicited from former USA Jr National Team athlete, Aaron Hamm: Here’s a summary of the topics we […]
It's a New Year and the more things change… the more they stay the same. Here’s a rundown of the topics discussed: Watch or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics, a title for our podcast or have some intro music you would like […]
It’s a Boxing Day edition of USA Handball Talk and we take a deeper dive into the challenges the U.S. Women’s program faces. Discussion points include: We didn’t solve anything, but there was lots of great discussion and we addressed a lot of issues. Let us know if we missed any key issues that you […]
This week’s topics: Watch or listen/download the mp3 file at the top of the page If you have any suggestions for future topics, a title for our podcast or have some intro music you would like us to consider please let us know on social media. Don't miss an episode: And, be sure to check […]
Ohio State Handball Coach, JD Orr and I are introducing a new podcast focused on handball in the U.S. In our first episode we cover the following topics: If you have any suggestions for future topics, a title for our podcast or have some intro music you would like us to consider please let us […]
At the Southern California Beach Handball Championships I interviewed National Team athlete and USA Team Handball Board Member, Ebiye, Udo-Udoma. Ebiye, who has adopted the moniker, the Handball Ninja is well known in the beach community, both domestically and internationally. We discussed the tournament, the state of beach handball and the challenges of getting beach […]
I attended the 2023 Southern California Beach Handball Championships this past weekend and while there I had the opportunity to interview several athletes and coaches. In this interview I caught up with Alex Browne. Alex has played for the U.S. Men’s National team and he and wife Missy (a Women’s National Team athlete) have led […]
Colton Strickler is a media representative for DNVR Rugby. The Colorado XO Rugby Club is a rugby club located in Glendale, Colorado that is focused on rugby training for crossover or “talent transfer” athletes from other sports. In just 2 years time this program has had 6 athletes sign pro rugby contracts with Major League […]
Colton Strickler is a media representative for DNVR Rugby. The Colorado XO Rugby Club is a rugby club located in Glendale, Colorado that is focused on rugby training for crossover or “talent transfer” athletes from other sports. In just 2 years time this program has had 6 athletes sign pro rugby contracts with Major League […]
Joey Williams is the President of the Detroit Handball Club. In Part 2 of our two part conversation we cover several topics to include: European vs American club naming conventions Handball social media: Attention for attention’s sake? (3:30) Gauthier Mvumbi as a Detroit Ambassador Rodger Sherman of the Ringer hyping Mvumbi on Twitter: Link (an earlier […]
Joey Williams is the President of the Detroit Handball Club. In Part 2 of our two part conversation we cover several topics to include: European vs American club naming conventions Handball social media: Attention for attention’s sake? (3:30) Gauthier Mvumbi as a Detroit Ambassador Rodger Sherman of the Ringer hyping Mvumbi on Twitter: Link (an earlier […]
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