Michael Randazzo
@randazzma
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I got the opportunity to speak w/USAWP's @Coach_Abdou who was refreshingly direct about Team USA's present/future - https://t.co/CRTt9s29wg
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I typically don't post on social media but this game shows a recent elevation for #waterpolo in the #NYC region. Princeton has been good for a long time (anyone remember Louie Nicolao coached @Princeton?!). Fordham under Brian Bacharach has recently taken the polo world by storm.
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The East's top two men's #waterpolo teams face off today in New Jersey. @FordhamPolo, #5 in the @CWPAWaterPolo poll, faces #11 @Pwaterpolo. Can't make it to DeNunzio? It's on @ESPN+ https://t.co/AkwNAadXSE
manwithahat.nyc
Fordham, the nations #5 ranked team, and Princeton, #11 in the CWPA Varsity Men’s Poll, face off in DeNunzio Pool, the Tigers’ home tank. Two NCAA contenders represent the best of the East.
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@FlavorFlav Oh, and if you need directions to Midwood (when was the last time you were in #Brooklyn?) let me know; we can help with that!
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@FlavorFlav You asked what WE are doing to make a difference. Rather than cheer/schmooze w/@FLOTUS & @KevinHart4real at @Paris2024 we're working to prevent #NYers from drowning! Come home and see how you can REALLY make a difference. https://t.co/N75lsuJaVd
communitywellness.nyc
Hidden behind the imposing facade of Brooklyn’s Philip Howards Apartments complex is one of the city’s best private pools. It’s now serving the Midwood community with free learn-to-swim programs.
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So proud and excited to be offering #learntoswim classes in Midwood—one of #Brooklyn's most diverse neighborhoods. We are partnering w/Philip Howard Apartments to get children and adults in the water—and help prevent ANYONE else from drowning in #NYC
https://t.co/N75lsuJaVd
communitywellness.nyc
Hidden behind the imposing facade of Brooklyn’s Philip Howards Apartments complex is one of the city’s best private pools. It’s now serving the Midwood community with free learn-to-swim programs.
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Just remember folks, when Democrats tell you that it's the Republicans fault for a Government shutdown. ALL 211 VOTED NO and aided only 21 Republicans in shutting down the government. They are lying to you. They don't truly care. They are dishonest sleazeball people.
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It's been a tough time for #NYC aquatics. #Lifeguard shortages. Reduced public pool times/access. Closed beaches. Private pools that don't reopen. Despite all this, I'm bullish on NYC's aquatics future - as Carl Quigley and I write about in #SwimmingWorld
https://t.co/nWdN00Ihcd
swimmingworldmagazine.com
New York City faces challenges with lifeguard availability and pool space, but the city could be on verge of an aquatics renaissance.
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There was a #mermaid sighting last week at #Bushwick High School. @Mjerle - Merle Liivand, 5-time #GuinnessWorldRecords holder and spokes person for @UN Sustainability spoke w/me about her amazing #openwater swims. https://t.co/5CQ5atfH1D
manwithahat.nyc
Merle Liivand, an actress, model, ecoathlete and 5x Guinness record holder, recently joined the Swim Strong Foundation for an introductory swim class in Brooklyn’s Bushwick High School.
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Some of you know that Inclusive Community Wellness (@icw_inc) is our nonprofit working with NYers on wellness issues. ICW has been VERY focused on swimming for #Brooklyn kids and adults—and we recently got some wonderful coverage from @NY1
https://t.co/TUe76vyuSK
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Of course, I've got more to say about this (why not? It's an issue near / dear to my interest in getting #NYC kids to #swim safely - and play #waterpolo, too!) https://t.co/n9EFswEBjC
manwithahat.nyc
As the New York Times reports, our city needs more lifeguards. The fastest way to do this? Have eligible high school students to test for the NYC Parks’ Lifeguard Academy—and those tests are happen...
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I'm thinking about @NYCParks drive for lifeguards! If you've been in a cave for about, oh THREE years, you might have missed that we don't yet have enough #lifeguards to staff city pools this summer. Interested? Check out this link: https://t.co/ZohNd22uFQ
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I've not posted in a while on Twitter—and it's NOT b/c of @elonmusk! Rather, my #waterpolo coverage has taken a back seat to other things (#swimming!). I recently wrote about #Greenwich surprising loss to New Haven & the success of @Bkwaterpolo girls squad https://t.co/fUPMtD7ZU2
manwithahat.nyc
Greenwich Aquatics has dominated local competition for the past decade—so when they lose to a local competitor, as they did last December in the 12U Tri-State final, it’s noteworthy.
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Like many #waterpolo fans, I'm blindsided by the passing of Dante Dettamanti, one of the best/most colorful coaches American water polo produced. My condolences to his immediate family and the many polo athletes who saw him as far more that "Coach D." https://t.co/kfhEG1odIm
manwithahat.nyc
A fatal biking accident claimed the life of Dante Dettamanti, legendary water polo coach best known for his unparalleled success with Stanford’s men’s program.
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I don't want to be a jerk here (!) b/c I REALLY meant to send Lawrence an email thanking him for his SUPER #waterpolo recaps for @SJSUAthletics. Just really sorry about his family's / the Spartan athletic communities' loss.
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I wanted to pay my respects to the family of @lawrencefansjsu and the @SJSUAthletics community. I NEVER met Lawrence BUT was touched by his work / kindness - and b/c of that I won't soon forget him:
manwithahat.nyc
I never knew Lawrence Fan, long-time San Jose State SID who passed away last week, but I'll never forget him.
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I saw that others were posting pics of their caps; look at what @KAP7WaterPolo accidentally sent to @Bkwaterpolo (sadly, we have to send them back!). Who wouldn't want to be a Trojan (right @SCwaterpoloFans)?
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Another thing that REALLY bugged me in 2021 was how @USCWaterPolo treated Marko & Stefan Vavic. Their dad Jovan is in the legal fight of his life BUT why punish his sons? If Marko is in the NCAA final against Cal, Trojans win! Is this really #FightOn?!
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More thoughts; Princeton absorbed A LOT of penalties but got Harvard's Alex Tsotadze to foul out—a difference maker in the 2nd half when the Tigers outscored the Crimson 6-goals to 4. With a 5-1 NWPC record, Princeton is on top no matter WHAT @sfbk_mwp does tonight at Blodgett
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Left @HarvardH2OPolo Blodgett Pool where @Pwaterpolo overcame a 3-0 deficit to knock Crimson out of 1st in a 12-9 NWPC win. Tiger's George Caras was FANTASTIC w/4 goals. Princeton played well on defense, holding Harvard to single digits. Andrej Basica had a hat-trick for Harvard.
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Where's @waterpolosprea1 with the line for the U.S. vs. Montenegro match? Can it be that TeamUSA will win a @FINA #waterpolo gold for the first time ever (Right? When has THAT happened before @GregMescall?)
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