Los Angeles Team Handball Club has captured the USA National Championship title, ending a 16-year drought and signaling a new era for the California-based team. The victory, secured this past weekend, comes after a significant investment led by podcast host Lewis Howes and a bolstered roster featuring international handball stars, according to GoHandball.com.
The championship run marks a turning point for the club, which was founded in 2001 with the goal of growing the sport of team handball in Southern California, as detailed on the Los Angeles Team Handball Club website. Howes, who took over as president and team owner five months ago alongside Martha Higareda, emphasized the challenging yet rewarding journey, particularly as it coincided with the birth of their twin daughters just one month later.
“This past weekend we won the title of USA National Champions and it was the first time in 16 years the LA Handball Club won,” Howes shared on Instagram. “The drought is over, but the journey has just begun.”
The team’s success is attributed to a combination of experienced leadership and a roster strengthened by players like Sweden’s Dalibor Doder, Spain’s Viran Morros, and France’s William Accambray. Their collective experience proved decisive throughout the tournament, allowing Los Angeles to combine structure, intensity, and a winning mentality to secure the gold medal.
Beyond the on-court victory, the championship weekend was also lauded for its organization. Howes noted that referees, delegates, and players from other teams described it as the best-run handball tournament in the USA in over a decade. He credited the Greatness Media team for their event production skills and commitment to excellence.
The investment in the LA Handball Club isn’t solely focused on domestic success. Howes sees this as a crucial step toward elevating the profile of handball in the United States and pursuing Olympic aspirations. “What we have is one step closer to my dreams at the Olympics and also our investment in building the sport of handball in USA,” he stated.
However, Howes also acknowledged the necessitate for broader changes within USA handball to ensure long-term success. He expressed a commitment to supporting the mission of improving the sport’s infrastructure, and development.
The Los Angeles Team Handball Club’s resurgence comes at a time of growing excitement around the sport in the US. The Los Angeles Team Handball Club Facebook page highlighted that the USA National Champions would be decided this weekend in Los Angeles, with the tournament showcasing the greatest talent ever seen in USA Handball.
What’s next for the LA Handball Club involves continued investment in player development and a commitment to building a sustainable foundation for the sport’s growth in the United States. The club’s recent success serves as a catalyst for further progress, both on and off the court.
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