Andy Takata - Episode 025

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PoloCAST

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A look into the people of Water Polo, who they are, what they have done, and what they have learned along the way. This is a series highlighting some of water polo’s best minds and athletes over the past 50 years. Featuring CWPA Hall of Fame member, George Gross Jr., providing listeners with a conversation about what helped good players, coaches, and administrators reach the top of the game. New Episodes release on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Be sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes!

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Andy Takata - Episode 025

PoloCAST

1 hour 12 minutes 19 seconds

4 years ago

Andy Takata - Episode 025

Arguably one of the most influential water polo officials over the past 50-years, Andy Takata made his impact on the deck and behind the scenes to elevate the game. In addition to wearing the whites at the most prestigious water polo events on earth, Takata volunteered his time to the sport in a variety of governance roles and developmental ventures. A 12-year member of the USA Water Polo Board of Directors a past member of the UANA Technical Water Polo Committee, and advocate for referee development and recruitment, he served as Commissioner of the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) and most recently was part of the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Technical Committee and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Evaluators Group. Among the premier officials of the game, he started calling the game in 1978 and rose to calling the NCAA Championship by 1981. He traveled the world representing the United States and whistled matches at the 2000 Olympic Games, 1998 FINA World Championships, three FINA World Cups, several US Olympic Festivals, and countless other international, collegiate and domestic championships.