Water Polo at the Barbados Intl Tournament

The Army West Point Water Polo team competed in the 3rd Annual Barbados International Water Polo Tournament in Bridgetown, Barbados in order to set conditions for success for the 2017 season beginning in early September. Team leaders sought to use the opportunity to identify season goals, foster relationships with new and familiar teams, and compete at a high level against an impressive array of teams. The team finished fifth in the tournament with CDT Brendan Cagney leading in scoring with 16 goals in 5 games. The team used these games and the time between them to identify strengths and weaknesses to address in the upcoming tryout and training events of the coming few weeks before league play begins. The team held several meetings and conducted a film session during the tournament. The ultimate goal is to win the New York State division honorably and represent the division in the national championship tournament. The team played new teams and identified assistance offered from Asphalt Green where the team plans to scrimmage and work on skill development in New York City. This weekend featured teams with former Division 1 NCAA champions and the best water polo players in Barbados. The team competed well in every game despite traveling with half the normal roster and with less than three days of practice together. LTC(P) Mike Benson led the team as OIC and coach.