# The Counter Attack - News, Highlights & Big Conversations **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [September 25, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814 "2025-09-25T21:42:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CounterAttack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3bc359/32.png) [@CounterAttack](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/CounterAttack)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/1 "2025-09-25T21:42:32Z")
James Spencer-Boyce of Water Polo 360 joined the Counter Attack this week to talk about all the club transfers for Team USA athletes plus a look back at matches for Recco and FTC in New York. [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/waterpoloexchange/original/1X/ea5109e1dee2d4c6ff59c4034b7bff53aa03519a.jpeg "The Counter Attack ON Overnght Ep. 23 — September 24, 2025") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV_gp2yrD68) ---
**Author:** ![Rbpolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aca169/32.png) [@Rbpolo](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/Rbpolo)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2025, 9:44pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/2 "2025-09-25T21:44:07Z")
Great episode. He was really good. ---
**Author:** ![polosurfer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bc79bd/32.png) [@polosurfer](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/polosurfer)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2025, 3:19am UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/3 "2025-09-26T03:19:41Z")
Well done Greg as always. ---
**Author:** ![discourse\_ai\_spam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c68b51/32.png) [@discourse\_ai\_spam](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/discourse_ai_spam)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2025, 6:41pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/4 "2025-09-26T18:41:53Z")
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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/waterpoloexchange/original/1X/37697a0c3f714dd293c19d3de1ad14e731a3a257.png) [@system](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/5 "2025-09-26T18:42:09Z")
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**Author:** ![CounterAttack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3bc359/32.png) [@CounterAttack](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/CounterAttack)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/6 "2025-10-02T19:28:05Z")
The latest episode of the Counter Attack is now live. We talk with Olympian Tara Prentice as she starts her club season with CN Sabadell in Spain. Plus a conversation with LMU grad student Alika Naone on his return to college water polo in addition to good news from Florida and a look at highlights from a few college matches. [https://youtu.be/3MClrpwpibk?si=\_iMn\_K0raR5-xh4z](https://youtu.be/3MClrpwpibk?si=_iMn_K0raR5-xh4z) ---
**Author:** ![Rbpolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aca169/32.png) [@Rbpolo](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/Rbpolo)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/7 "2025-10-02T20:34:41Z")
Great interview with Alika. That’s a tough subject but he seemed comfortable talking about it. Glad he seems to have e figured it all out ---
**Author:** ![CounterAttack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3bc359/32.png) [@CounterAttack](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/CounterAttack)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2025, 3:20am UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/8 "2025-10-09T03:20:31Z")
We’re back with the latest episode of the [Counter Attack](https://youtu.be/5aXLAjUt3Rk?si=uIcv8f0mruqWu7kH). 2025 marks 25 years since the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, we look back at that historic moment for the Team USA women with Hall of Famer Brenda Villa. Sydney marked the debut of women’s water polo in the Olympic Games where the United States claimed silver. The Rock-tober 12U Classic is this weekend in Mesa, we caught up with Coach Autumn and Coach Victoria from Mesa Water Polo on hosting the event and their work on growing the sport in Arizona. Plus highlights from some big matches over the weekend and more. ---
**Author:** ![CounterAttack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3bc359/32.png) [@CounterAttack](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/CounterAttack)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2025, 6:30pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/9 "2025-10-17T18:30:50Z")
Rock-tober rocked on in Mesa despite the weather and we break down the NEW Legacy Crown women’s event with Team USA Head Coach Adam Krikorian. Plus, prior to their big west coast swing we talk with Fordham Head Coach Brian Bacharach and more on this week’s show - [https://youtu.be/ql4zYr\_DWAY?si=a1ecMcgca5ISseFR](https://youtu.be/ql4zYr_DWAY?si=a1ecMcgca5ISseFR) ---
**Author:** ![CounterAttack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3bc359/32.png) [@CounterAttack](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/CounterAttack)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/10 "2025-10-24T21:04:22Z")
This week we talk with St. Mary’s AD Mike Matoso on the new varsity water polo programs coming to Moraga including some breaking new on coach hiring timelines. Plus USC goalie Bernardo Herzer talks about the big win over UCLA and more. [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/waterpoloexchange/original/1X/ea5109e1dee2d4c6ff59c4034b7bff53aa03519a.jpeg "The Counter Attack ON Overnght Ep. 27 — October 22, 2025") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nr2JbnqMDk) ---
**Author:** ![Rbpolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aca169/32.png) [@Rbpolo](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/Rbpolo)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2025, 6:12am UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/11 "2025-10-26T06:12:45Z")
10 scholarships per team for St Mary’s. That’s a significant investment in the program! ---
**Author:** ![GirlDad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/db5fbb/32.png) [@GirlDad](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/GirlDad)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/12 "2025-10-26T18:17:48Z")
Does anyone know if Santa Clara offers scholarships? I heard they didn’t, but know that LMU does. These three schools attract a similar student demographic. SCU will need to step up if they want to stay relevant. ---
**Author:** ![Rbpolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aca169/32.png) [@Rbpolo](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/Rbpolo)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2025, 7:06pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/13 "2025-10-26T19:06:17Z")
this is all second hand, but I believe they used to have 1 full scholarship and someone mentioned recently on this board they have changed that and now offer more in line with other programs ---
**Author:** ![CounterAttack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3bc359/32.png) [@CounterAttack](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/CounterAttack)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 5:34pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/14 "2025-11-06T17:34:18Z")
This week on the Counter Attack we look ahead to the Champions Cup and talk with Nicole Lum from the Chicago Park District about their approach to club water polo. Plus Team USA and UCLA standout Emma Lineback joins us to talk about her “Dancing With The Stars” viral video and we look back at some big showdowns in LA. [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/waterpoloexchange/original/1X/ea5109e1dee2d4c6ff59c4034b7bff53aa03519a.jpeg "The Counter Attack ON Overnght Ep. 29 — November 5, 2025") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne5UBrgextQ) ---
**Author:** ![CounterAttack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3bc359/32.png) [@CounterAttack](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/CounterAttack)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/15 "2025-11-13T20:01:14Z")
The Legacy Crown is this weekend! We talk with Jenna Flynn from Stanford/Team USA. Plus, that goal from Cal’s Tomas Perrone against Fordham got a lot of folks talking about fouls outside six - we break down a TON of rules questions with NCAA and international referee Levon Dermendjian. [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/waterpoloexchange/original/1X/ea5109e1dee2d4c6ff59c4034b7bff53aa03519a.jpeg "The Counter Attack ON Overnght Ep. 30 — November 12, 2025") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llkc9m0VYNU) ---
**Author:** ![GirlDad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/db5fbb/32.png) [@GirlDad](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/GirlDad)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2025, 3:17am UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/16 "2025-11-14T03:17:22Z")
Great episode! The rules explanation was especially informative. Maybe we should get Levon on some of the broadcasts as a rules expert like the NFL does with Mike Pereira. ---
**Author:** ![WPpops](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/7cd45c/32.png) [@WPpops](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/WPpops)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2025, 3:26am UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/17 "2025-11-14T03:26:27Z")
Agree. It should be required viewing for all parents on the pool deck, kidding….maybe. Great episode. ---
**Author:** ![CounterAttack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3bc359/32.png) [@CounterAttack](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/CounterAttack)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2025, 4:53am UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/18 "2025-11-14T04:53:27Z")
We’re working on this for the NCAA final. Not Levon as he’s in the mix as an active official but another expert. ---
**Author:** ![CounterAttack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3bc359/32.png) [@CounterAttack](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/CounterAttack)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/19 "2025-11-28T21:24:51Z")
This week we look back at the conference championship weekend and ahead to NCAAs/D3 Championships. But on this Thanksgiving week the most inspiring part of this episode is our conversation with Jesuit High School Coach Josh Ford. Ford shares his journey, homeless as a child, in a dozen different foster homes as a teenager before water polo intervened. The sport and the people in the sport quite literally changed his life. Someone you can’t help but root for. Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/waterpoloexchange/original/1X/ea5109e1dee2d4c6ff59c4034b7bff53aa03519a.jpeg "The Counter Attack ON Overnght Ep. 32 — November 26, 2025") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7019_ySESQ) ---
**Author:** ![CounterAttack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3bc359/32.png) [@CounterAttack](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/CounterAttack)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2025, 7:20pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814/20 "2025-12-04T19:20:23Z")
Time to crown a National Champion! We look ahead to the NCAA and USAWP Division III National Championship events, plus a conversation with Concordia Head Coach Justin Johnson on the Eagles making their NCAA tourney debut. [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/waterpoloexchange/original/1X/ea5109e1dee2d4c6ff59c4034b7bff53aa03519a.jpeg "The Counter Attack ON Overnght Ep. 33 — December 3, 2025") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjapupL5Qsk) [Next page](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/the-counter-attack-news-highlights-big-conversations/1814.md?page=2)