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Tom Pingel with Men's Junior National Team

Sun Jul 06 02:25:57 -0400 2008

Saturday, July 58:30a b-fast and straight to the bus for a short practice in preparation for MEX and a hopeful trip to the medal stand tonight.Special thanks to the family members of players that made the trip to San Salvador on short notice as the team was announced on about June 23.  The USA… Read More

Tom Pingel with Men's Junior National Team

Sat Jul 05 01:37:58 -0400 2008

Friday, July 4The coaches chose not to practice this morning, given that we played 2 matches yesterday.In what was no surprise, DOM defeated ESA and PUR defeated GUA in classification matches earlier in the day.We start as we started yesterday.  We hang with Cuba for while, but we can’t… Read More

Tom Pingel with Men's Junior National Team

Fri Jul 04 02:42:52 -0400 2008

Thursday, July 3 – Part 2Upon returning to the hotel the primary focus of the team was lunch and rest – not necessarily in that order.The rains have once again returned, but so far, the leak has not (knock, knock).  The first quarterfinal went surprisingly quickly.  In what… Read More

Tom Pingel with Men's Junior National Team

Fri Jul 04 02:36:57 -0400 2008

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 An early start today as we have the 8a practice time on the competition floor.  B-fast at 7, bus at 7:20a.Not sure I mentioned earlier, but there is NOTHING around our hotel other than a few sport federations and housing.  The hotel and connected buildings are… Read More

Tom Pingel with Men's Junior National Team

Wed Jul 02 00:43:39 -0400 2008

Tuesday, 7/1 12:15pNo rest for the weary as we arrived back to the hotel about 12:30a last night.  Hungry as no food available post-match and no places to get anything at or near the hotel.  Hungry also for a better result today.  After downloading and synchronizing video and a quick… Read More