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Episode 35 - Navigating NCAA Changes in Water Polo with ACWPCs Executive Director John Abdou
Episode 35
Friday, 23 August, 2024

If you want to support the show please CLICK HERE TO DONATEIn this episode, we dive deep into the upcoming NCAA changes with a special focus on how they will impact water polo, featuring insights from John Abdou, a prominent figure in the sport of water polo and currently the associate athletic director at UCI.We'll explore the major shifts in NCAA policy, including the roster sizes and scholarships across all sports, including water polo. With water polo teams now capped at 24 athletes on the roster, this change could significantly alter team dynamics, recruitment strategies, and the overall competitiveness of the sport.John Abdou shares his thoughts on how these changes might influence water polo programs across Division I schools, especially in terms of balancing the growth of the sport while maintaining a competitive edge. We also discuss the potential impact on walk-on athletes, the challenges and opportunities these rules present for non-revenue sports, and what this could mean for the future of collegiate water polo.Tune in to learn:The origins and reasons behind the NCAA's decision to increase roster sizes and scholarship limits.How water polo programs are expected to adapt to these changes.The potential ripple effects on recruitment, team management, and athletic department funding.What this means for the future of water polo at the collegiate level.