Sat Mar 06 20:19:00 -0500 2010

I've always prided myself on being open-minded. I will admit, however, that when I started work at USATH I was not signed up nor a potential candidate to join Face book nor Twitter. A few months into the job, our GM, Steve Pastorino, called me and said "Hey, did you know that there are tons of… Read More

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LIVE from Carolina Blue Cup

Sat Feb 27 17:40:00 -0500 2010

Here at the Fetzer gym at UNC! The women's Blue Cup is off and running with 10 games already having been played. Having started at 8am this morning, the girls from Carolina, Alberta, West Point, DC, Atlanta and Boston have battled it out with great enthusiasm. The games are going well so far,… Read More

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Collegiate Nationals - The FUN event of the year!

Wed Feb 24 12:57:00 -0500 2010

The USA Collegiate Championship battle is set and less than 60 days away. Myrtle Beach is ready for us, and I, personally, can't wait to round up our college students and have this event unroll. As you already may know, this championship will be held outside on our great, shiny red, white and… Read More

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New York Youth League - Volunteers Needed!

Fri Jan 22 14:40:00 -0500 2010

As some of you already know, our first youth league in New York City starts in a few weeks. In partnership with the New York Parks and Recreation Department, four centers will participate in a citywide program! We have Cromwell in Staten Island, Al Oerter in Queens, Chelsea in Manhattan and… Read More

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Congratulations, Ayla Engels!

Tue Nov 17 18:44:00 -0500 2009

Congratulations, Ayla Engels! Our 16-year-old exchange student from Holland is living her dream of playing handball in the USA. Ayla is here on a one-year cultural exchange program and last Friday, she helped her school, Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park, coordinate a school district handball… Read More

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3 Cities in 7 Days

Thu Oct 22 21:20:00 -0400 2009

All I can say is "wow what a productive week I've had!" Up at dawn and off to UCF in Orlando last weekend for Handball Day. 106 students registered, most showed up and displayed fantastic athleticism and enthusiasm. About one dozen players gave me their contact info and want to join a team and start… Read More

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A new day, an opportunity for great things

Sun Oct 04 23:22:00 -0400 2009

Yes Friday was rough. Those in the room just stared at me ...I suppose waiting for my jaw to close and for the look of disbelief to disappear from my face. It took me about 4 hours to lift my broken heart back up to where it belongs in my chest. Finally, my realistic nature kicked in and I started… Read More

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USATH Men's Handball League Starting …

Sun Sep 27 10:35:00 -0400 2009

It's a rainy day here in the Northeast but to some handballers, it doesn't matter because they are in the gym playing the sport they love. As I blog, New England, Army and New York City are having their first "friendlies" (as they like to call them) this weekend at West Point Military Academy. A bit… Read More

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One FANTASTIC day + One Washout

Mon Aug 03 18:52:00 -0400 2009

Well here I am at the wonderful Swim and Sport club in Flanders, New Jersey. Athletes looking out the windows praying for the torential rain to stop. Thing is, yesterday was one of the best ever outdoor handball days so we still count ourselves lucky. After discussing the situation with SSC, it was… Read More

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Surprise Visit from Olympian Harry W …

Mon Jul 27 11:45:00 -0400 2009

We couldn't ask for a better start in Palm Beach County. Coach Jim Thome headed up a beginner's clinic at the Palm Beach Gardens Rec Center this morning. Parents, kids and local athletes showed up to enjoy two hours of first class training in a top notch setting.Just when the day couldn't get any… Read More

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Big Handball Weekend in the Sunshine State

Fri Jul 24 12:05:00 -0400 2009

I'm happy to announce that two southeast cities will be learning to play handball this weekend!The Tampa Green Wave team coached by Olympian Bryant Johnson is holding its first practice tonight (July 24th) at 6:30 pm. Everyone is pretty excited as the hunt for a practice facility was not easy. Those… Read More

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Launch Your New Club While the Panhandle Is Hot!

Wed Jul 08 11:16:00 -0400 2009

To my surprise, my home state of Florida has become a peninsula filled with aspiring handballers. Not that I didn't have faith, but I certainly didn't know how much interest there was or would be! To start, Tampa has drawn a wonderful group of new and experienced athletes and they are lucky enough… Read More

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The Traveling Handball Roadshow is Up and Rolling!

Wed Jul 01 11:33:00 -0400 2009

A few months ago, I received a call from the owner of Up the Creek Xpeditions, a kayak/expedition outfit based in Georgia. Tom Monaghan was thrilled to inform me that his company was chosen to host summer camps in Air Force bases throughout the USA. My job: Help him create a handball component and… Read More

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The Grassroots Revolution is game on!

Tue Jun 30 12:52:00 -0400 2009

My friends and family chuckled when I was hired as USATH's Southeast Regional Director. Why? Simple, they knew I'd love it! Like I told my boss Steve Pastorino, "Working at USATH will be like working in a candy shop, and everyone knows that I like candy!" After 12 years as an executive, I'm busier… Read More

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Blogger: Dominique Dumont

Dominique Dumont is USA Team Handball's East Regional Director. A former member of the Canadian Junior National Handball team and downhill ski racer, Dumont has studied in Canada, France and the United States, earning a degree in Economics and an MBA. She holds 12 years of experience in marketing, finance and consultation. Fluent in English and French, she resides in West Palm Beach, Florida, and oversees operations for USATH in the Eastern United States. Contact Dominique at Dominique@usateamhandball.org.

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