SOH Aquatics

Raiders compete in Futbol De Agua

by Bob Chan

Well, it's time where we hop into the pool and get our Speedos on; at least for the Futbol De Agua team or water polo as some of you might know it. Water Polo is a team water sport and is the oldest continuous Olympic team sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. Game play involves swimming, players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a net defended by a goalie. You need obviously to know how to swim, have good ball handling skills, have quick reflexes, and be very aware. Our Raiders have so far been 1-4 in their league and had recently beaten the Olympian Eagles. I interviewed Coach Carson and asked him some questions

RD: In your words what is water polo?

JC: It’s a mix between basketball, soccer and boxing.

RD: Why were you interested in this sport?

JC: I was looking for different sports and found this to be the most challenging and difficult sport

RD: Were you on your high school team?

JC: Yeah I played for Southwest.

RD: How long have you been coaching water polo?

JC: I started coaching around thirteen years ago and believe in loyalty. That’s why I am coaching Southwest.

RD: What are some qualitites expected of your players?

JC: I want them to be committed, have a desire to learn, and give it everything they have.

RD: What are your expectations for this year's team?

JC: We have a young team that will soon become a force to be reckoned with!

Coach Carson trying to rally his team against Mar Vista