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USHA Development Outreach & Marketing Director

Marketing and Development.  The U.S. Handball Association (a 501 c-3 and the National Governing body) is seeking an energetic, self-starter, to help build strategic relationships, plan and implement outreach strategies to connect the USHA to clubs, schools, other organizations and handball players across the country to help grow handball and promote fundraising. 

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.  Strong verbal and written skills with attention to detail.  Effective time management skills and the ability to multi-task.  Entry-level knowledge of web and graphics design.  Experience with event planning and willing to travel to promote USHA events.  Report to the Executive Director.

General:  No. 1 responsibility is to exercise best judgment in the best interest of the USHA, stepping outside the job description when necessary.

JOB SUMMARY:  Director of membership sales; Sanctioned Tournament liaison to Headquarters; First Ace and Other USHA Funds Fundraising Coordinator; Oversee  Development Programs Equipment, Travel and First Ace Grants; Maintain and Build Referee Certification and Teacher Certification; USHA Tournament Administration (Director and volunteer support system); Content Producer and Marketing:  Write, Edit and Produce content for Handball Magazine and Court Shorts (weekly e-newsletter); Maintain and Update Website and Social Media platforms; Design/Develop Apparel, Equipment and Merchandise.

Email Matt Krueger with your personal statement about the position and include resume.

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USHA Sponsorship/Advertising Sales Representative

The U.S. Handball Association (a 501 c-3 and the National Governing body) is seeking a results-orientated professional to develop and manage corporate sponsorships for national tournaments, Handball Magazine and grassroots youth programs (exposure to thousands) throughout the U.S. Successful candidates will have established network with potential sponsors and demonstrated fund raising background.

Lucrative Commission compensation for sponsorship sales. Contact Vern Roberts, USHA, 2333 N. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716. Please include the job title in the subject line of your e-mail. 

USHA Membership Sales

The U.S. Handball Association is seeking membership sales representatives. This position can be done part time. The position requires one to look for handball players who are not currently USHA members, explaining the benefits of a USHA membership to them and selling memberships.

Persons filling this position will be compensated on a commission basis. If you are interested please contact Vern Roberts or call 520-795-0434.

Marketing Research Intern

The United States Handball Association is looking for a market research intern to do a study of our membership. Our last study is over 11 years old and we need current numbers in order to market sponsorship opportunities. The study will focus on the purchasing habits and base demographics of our membership population. To succeed in this position you should have strong questionnaire writing and analyzing skills. 

The United States Handball Association (USHA) is the National Governing Body for the sport of handball. The USHA is a 501©3 non-profit corporation, dedicated to the growth and development of the sport for all age levels. 

As the governing body, the USHA is responsible for administering and sanctioning over 100 tournaments per year, including the Championship Series. The USHA publishes Handball Magazine, the game’s only national publication and the “Bible” for the sport.  USHA’s Mission is To Organize, Promote and Spread the Joy of Handball – The Perfect Game.

Position Description:

Prepare a questionnaire to be distributed to the USHA membership
Input results from the survey into a central database
Analysis and correlates data
Create a report of all results found from the data gathered
Work closely with the Executive Director

Compensation:

Unfortunately, we cannot offer monetary compensation for the internship; however, we will work with your college so you receive college credit. We will also be willing to provide strong letters of recommendation for work well done.

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

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National Champions 1964 – 1966

1964 
Four-Wall, St. Louis 
Open Singles: Jim Jacobs 
Open Doubles: John Sloan/ Phil Elbert
Masters Doubles: Ken Schneider/Gus Lewis 

Three-Wall, Detroit 
Open Singles: Marty Decatur 
Open Doubles: Ruby Obert/Oscar Obert
Masters Doubles: Dreyfus/McGreevy

One-Wall, New York 
Open Singles: Oscar Obert 
Open Doubles: Norvid/J. Danilczyk
Masters Doubles: Vic Hershkowitz/Phil Silverstein

Collegiates
Open Singles: Steve August 
Open Doubles: Ken Persenaire/Bob Roberts
B Singles: Pete Hall

Juniors, San Diego 
Under 19: Dennis Hofflander

1965 
Four-Wall, Austin 
Open Singles: Jim Jacobs 
Open Doubles: Jacobs/Marty Decatur
Masters Doubles: Ken Schneider/Gus Lewis

Three-Wall, Detroit 
Open Singles: Carl Obert 
Open Doubles: Ruby Obert/Oscar Obert
Masters Doubles: Ken Schneider/Gus Lewis

One-Wall, New York 
Open Singles: Oscar Obert 
Open Doubles: Wally Ulbrich/Holmes
Masters Doubles: Goldstein/Daybach

Collegiates 
Open Singles: Bob Lindsay 
Open Doubles: Ken Persenaire/Bob Roberts
B Singles: Pete Hall

Juniors, Miami 
Under 19: Joel Galpern

1966 
Four-Wall, Salt Lake 
Open Singles: Paul Haber 
Open Doubles: Pete Tyson/Bob Lindsay
Masters: Vic Hershkowitz 
Masters Doubles: Ken Schneider/ Gus Lewis 

Three-Wall, Detroit 
Open Singles: Marty Decatur 
Open Doubles: Decatur/Lou Russo
Masters Doubles: Ken Schneider/Gus Lewis

One-Wall, New York 
Open Singles: Steve Sandler 
Open Doubles: J. Danilczyk/Artie Reyer
Juniors: Luis Rodriquez 
Masters Doubles: Potofsky/Meyer Selbst

Collegiates 
Open Singles: Bob Lindsay 
Open Doubles: Ken Persenaire/Bob Roberts
B Singles: Pete Hall

Juniors, Salt Lake 
Under 19: Larry August 
Under 17: Wes Yee

National Champions 1967 – 1969

1967
Four-Wall, San Francisco
Open Singles: Paul Haber
Open Doubles: Jim Jacobs/Marty Decatur
40 Doubles: Ken Schneider/Gus Lewis

Three-Wall, Detroit
Open Singles: Carl Obert
Open Doubles: Oscar Obert/Ruby Obert
40 Doubles: John Scopis/Al August

Juniors, Tulsa
Boys Under 17: Mitchell Straus
Boys Under 19: Tom Kopatich

One-Wall, New York
Open Singles: Steve Sandler
Open Doubles: J. Danilczyk/Artie Reyer
Masters Doubles: Ted Russell/Meyer Selbst
Juniors: Wes Yee

Collegiates, Penn State
Team: Univ. Texas
Open Singles: Terry Muck
Open Doubles: Bob Herman/Bill Squires
Men’s B: Jim Love

1968 
Four-Wall, St. Louis
Open Singles: Stuffy Singer
Open Doubles: Jim Jacobs/Marty Decatur
40 Doubles: Bob Brady/Bob McGuire

Three-Wall, Detroit
Open Singles: Marty Decatur
Open Doubles: Decatur/Lou Russo
40 Doubles: Bill Gluck/George Maier

Juniors, Lake Forest
Boys Under 16: Rick Christian
Boys Under 17: Gary Strauss
Boys Under 19: Steve Lott

One-Wall, New York
Open Singles: Steve Sandler
Open Doubles: Carl Obert/Ruby Obert
Masters Doubles: Vic Hershkowitz/Charlie Danilczyk
Juniors: Mark Levine

Collegiates, St. Louis
Team: Univ. Texas
Open Singles: Terry Muck
Open Doubles: Ozzie Burke/Dan Kennerly
Men’s B: John Paveletz 

1969
Four-Wall, Austin
Open Singles: Paul Haber
Open Doubles: Lou Russo/Lou Kramberg
40 Singles: John Scopis
40 Doubles: Ken Schneider/Gus Lewis

Three-Wall, Detroit
Open Singles: Marty Decatur
Open Doubles: Marty Decatur/Lou Russo
40 Doubles: Jim Golden/John Scopis
50 Doubles: Bill Gluck/Bill Taub

Juniors, St. Louis
Boys Under 15: Steve Adelman
Boys Under 17: Ted Yevelson
Boys Under 19: Jeff Barnes

One-Wall, New York
Open Singles: Steve Sandler
Open Doubles: Lou Russo/Joel Wisotsky
Masters Doubles: Al Goldstein/Nat Schifter
Juniors: Mark Levine

Collegiates, Univ. of Texas
Team: Univ. Miami
Open Singles: Fred Lewis
Open Doubles: Joel Galpern/Jackie Lewis
B Singles: Willie Yee

National Champions 1970 – 1972

1970
Four-Wall, Los Angeles
Open Singles: Paul Haber
Open Doubles: Carl Obert/Ruby Obert
40 Singles: Tom Ciasulli
40 Doubles: Bob Brady/Bill Keays

Three-Wall, Detroit
Open Singles: Steve August
Open Doubles: Paul Haber/Andy Upatnieks
40 Doubles: Jim Golden/John Scopis
50 Doubles: Bill Gluck/Bill Taub

Juniors, Miami
Boys 15-Under: Steve Adelman
Boys 17-Under: Ted Yevelson
Boys 19-Under: Ken Ginty

One-Wall, New York
Open Singles: Steve Sandler
Open Doubles: Steve Sandler/Don Weber
Masters Doubles: Lenny Isaacson/Ray Gershen
Juniors: Ken Ginty

Collegiates, Lake Forest College
Team: Univ. Texas
Open Singles: Fred Lewis
Open Doubles: Joe Hero/Terry Hankins
Men’s B: Jim Darnell

1971
Four-Wall, Memphis
Open Singles: Paul Haber
Open Doubles: Ray Neveau/Simie Fein
40 Singles: Rudy Stadlberger
40 Doubles: Arnie Aguilar/Irv Simon
50 Doubles: Jack Gordon/Dave Seiwart

Three-Wall, Detroit
Open Singles: Lou Russo
Open Doubles: Paul Haber/Andy Upatnieks
40 Doubles: Jim Golden/John Scopis
50 Doubles: Bill Gluck/Bill Taub

Juniors, Miami
Boys 15-Under: Mike Lloyd
Boys 17-Under: Nati Alvarado
Boys 19-Under: Rick Christian

One-Wall, New York
Open Singles: Steve Sandler
Open Doubles: Artie Reyer/Wally Ulbrich
Masters Doubles: Bill Taub/Lou Caputo

Collegiates, Univ. of Tenn.
Team: Univ. Texas/Lake Forest
Open Singles: Wes Yee
Open Doubles: Joe Hero/Terry Hankins
Men’s B: Dick Staley

Masters Doubles, Birmingham
40-Plus: Phil Elbert/Ken Schneider
50-Plus: George Brotemarkle/Bill Feivou

1972
Four-Wall, Seattle
Open Singles: Fred Lewis
Open Doubles: Kent Fusselman/Al Drews
40 Singles: Rudy Stadlberger
40 Doubles: Ken Schneider/Phil Elbert
50 Doubles: George Brotemarkle/Bill Feivou

Three-Wall, Detroit
Open Singles: Lou Russo
Open Doubles: Joel Wisotsky/Ruby Obert
40 Doubles: Jim Golden/John Scopis
50 Doubles: Bill Gluck/Bill Taub

Juniors, Denver
Boys 15-Under: Ed Jackson
Boys 17-Under: Gary Stedman
Boys 19-Under: Naty Alvarado

One-Wall, New York
Open Singles: Wally Ulbrich
Open Doubles: Wally Ulbrich/Mark Levine
Masters Doubles: Julie Rothman/Joe Danilczyk
Juniors: Ken Ginty

Collegiates, Lake Forest College
Team: Univ. Texas
Open Singles: Wes Yee
Open Doubles: Jeff Barnes/Terry Hankins
Men’s B: Gene Craft

Masters Singles, Chattanooga
40-Plus: Phil Elbert
50-Plus: Bill Feivou

Masters Doubles, Milwaukee
40-Plus: Phil Elbert/Ken Schneider
50-Plus: Ted Bystock/Harold Hanft

National Champions 1973 – 1975

1973
Four-Wall, Austin
Open Singles: Terry Muck
Open Doubles: Ray Neveau/Simie Fein
40 Singles: Jim Fitzpatrick
40 Doubles: Ken Schneider/Phil Elbert
50 Doubles: Irv Simon/Earl Russell
60 Doubles: Ted Bystock/Jack Weitz

Three-Wall, Columbus, Ohio
Open Singles: Paul Haber
Open Doubles: Joel Wisotsky/Ruby Obert
40 Doubles: Jim Golden/Dave Rott
50 Doubles: Vic Hershkowitz/Harold Hanft

Juniors, Shreveport
Boys 15-Under: Doug Glatt
Boys 17-Under: Mike Lloyd
Boys 19-Under: Naty Alvarado

One-Wall, New York
Open Singles: Steve Sandler
Open Doubles: Lou Russo/Joel Wisotsky
Masters Doubles: Bernie Hayden/Herb Isaacson

Collegiates, Univ. of Tenn.
Team: Univ. Montana
Open Singles: Bill Peoples
Open Doubles: Jim Beeman/Scott Hannon
Men’s B: Jeff Cattron

Masters Singles, Chattanooga
40-Plus: Tom Schoendorf
50-Plus: Julie Rothman
60-Plus: George Brotemarkle

1974
Four-Wall, Knoxville
Pro Singles: Fred Lewis
Open Doubles: Ray Neveau/Simie Fein
40 Singles: Joey Maher
40 Doubles: Arnold Aguilar/Gabe Enriquez
50 Doubles: Alvis Grant/Paul Albright
60 Doubles: Ted Bystock/Jack Weitz

Three-Wall, Columbus, Ohio
Open Singles: Fred Lewis
Open Doubles: Marty Decatur/Paul Haber
40 Doubles: Joe Danilczyk/Charlie Danilczyk
50 Doubles: Vic Hershkowitz/Harold Hanft

Juniors, Cincinnati
Boys 15-Under: Doug Glatt
Boys 17-Under: Eric Eissinger
Boys 19-Under: Gary Stedman

One-Wall, New York
Open Singles: Al Torres
Open Doubles: Joel Wisotsky/Wally Ulbrich
Masters Doubles: Artie Reyer/Charlie Danilzzyk
Juniors: David Garcia

Collegiates, Univ. of Colo.
Team: Lake Forest
Open Singles: Vern Roberts
Open Doubles: Lea McMillan/Severo Sanchez
Men’s B: Pete Appenzeller

Masters Singles, Chattanooga
40-Plus: Tom Schoendorf
50-Plus: Alvis Grant
60-Plus: Steve Subak

1975
Four-Wall, Las Vegas
Pro Singles: Fred Lewis
Open Singles: Jay Bileu
Open Doubles: Steve Lott/Marty Decatur
40 Singles: Jack Scrivens
40 Doubles: Arnold Aguilar/Gabe Enriquez
50 Doubles: Ken Schneider/Irv Simon
60 Doubles: Jeff Capell/Bill Keays

Three-Wall, Maumee, Ohio
Open Singles: Lou Russo
Open Doubles: Joel Wisotsky/Wally Ulbrich
40 Singles: Larry Brown
40 Doubles: Jim Golden/Frank Palazzolo
50 Doubles: Vic Hershkowitz/Harold Hanft

Juniors, Knoxville
Boys 15-Under: Chris Roberts
Boys 17-Under: Doug Glatt
Boys 19-Under: Jack Roberts

Collegiates, Univ. of Texas
Team: Lake Forest
Open Singles: Bill Peoples
Open Doubles: Ray Prosser/Artie Diemar
Men’s B: Mickey Guzman

Masters Singles, Chattanooga
40-Plus: Dick Miller
50-Plus: Alvis Grant
60-Plus: Steve Subak

National Champions 1976 – 1978

1976
Four-Wall, Las Vegas
Pro Singles: Fred Lewis
Open Singles: Vern Roberts
Open Doubles: Gary Rohrer/Dan O’Connor
40 Singles: Jack Scrivens
40 Doubles: Arnold Aguilar/Gabe Enriquez
50 Singles: Murray Marcus
50 Doubles: Rudy Stadlberger/Tom Kelly
60 Doubles: Ted Bystock/Jack Weitz

Three-Wall, Maumee, Ohio
Open Singles: Lou Russo
Open Doubles: Joel Wisotsky/Wally Ulbrich
40 Singles: Ed Novak
40 Doubles: Jim Golden/Charlie Thornton
50 Doubles: Phil Haralam/Julie Rothman

Masters Doubles, Schaumberg, Ill.
40-Plus: Tom Schoendorf/Jerry Cronin
50-Plus: Ken Schneider/Gus Lewis
60-Plus: Ted Bystock/Jack Weitz

Juniors, Knoxville
Boys 15-Under: Chris Roberts
Boys 17-Under: Oscar Calzada
Boys 19-Under: Jack Roberts

Collegiates, Memphis State
Team: Lake Forest
Open Singles: Ken Ginty
Open Doubles: Jack Roberts/MickeyGuzman
Men’s B: Pete Cristaudo

Masters Singles, Norfolk
40-Plus: Dr. Claude Benham
50-Plus: Alvis Grant
60-Plus: Steve Subak

1977
Four-Wall, St. Louis
Pro Singles: Naty Alvarado
Open Doubles: Skip McDowell/Matt Kelly
40 Singles: Jim Faulk
40 Doubles: Burt Kinkin/Jack Stebbins
50 Singles: Jack Briscoe
50 Doubles:Julie Rothman/Phil Haralam
60 Doubles: Joe Ardito/Ben Costello

Three-Wall, Maumee, Ohio
Open Singles: Lou Russo
Open Doubles: Vern Roberts/Dave Dohman
40 Singles: Ray Kunkel
40 Doubles: Tom Schoendorf/Jerry Cronin
50 Doubles: Phil Haralam/Julie Rothman

Juniors, Tucson
Boys 15-Under: Sam Flores
Boys 17-Under: Oscar Calzada
Boys 19-Under: Greg Kenney

One-Wall, New York, N.Y.
Open Singles: Al Torres
Open Doubles: Torres/Artie Reyer
40 Singles: Mike Dikman
40 Doubles: Artie Reyer/Joe Danilczyk

Collegiates, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Team: Memphis State
Open Singles: Mike Lloyd
Open Doubles: Rod Pagello/Jeff Miller
Men’s B: Dave Dohman

Masters Singles, Norfolk
40-Plus: Dr. Claude Benham
50-Plus: Alvis Grant
60-Plus: Steve Subak

1978
Four-Wall, Tucson
Pro Singles: Fred Lewis
Open Doubles: Stuffy Singer/Marty Decatur
40 Singles: Rene Zamorano
40 Doubles: Pete Tyson/Dick Roberson
50 Singles: Jack Briscoe
50 Doubles:Ken Schneider/Bud Perelman
60 Doubles: Al Klein/Reg Chapman
23-Under: Larry Vanderpool

Three-Wall, Maumee, Ohio
Open Singles: Fred Lewis
Open Doubles: Vern Roberts/Dave Dohman
40 Singles: Tom Natale
40 Doubles: Ed Beirne/Jerry Murphy
50 Singles: Leo Kilcoyne
50 Doubles: Phil Haralam/Julie Rothman
19- Under: Bob Birchall

Juniors, Cincinnati
Boys 15-Under: Poncho Monreal
Boys 17-Under: Richard Lopez
Boys 19-Under: Steve King

One-Wall, New York, N.Y.
Open Singles: Stu Kirzner
Open Doubles: John Edwards/John Reicher
40 Singles: Mike Dikman
40 Doubles: Artie Reyer/Joe Danilczyk
Juniors: Barry Jacobson

Collegiates, Lake Forest, Ill
Team: Lake Forest
Open Singles: Mike Lloyd
Open Doubles: Dave Dohman/Gary Stedman
Men’s B: Greg Kenney

Masters Singles, Minneapolis
40-Plus: Ken Crespi
50-Plus: Wayne Stewart
60-Plus: Dave Weinberg

National Champions 1981

Four-Wall, Palatine, Ill.
Pro Singles: Fred Lewis
Open Doubles: Tom Kopatich/Jack Roberts
35 Singles: Ernie Virgili
40 Singles: Pat Kirby
40 Doubles: Kirby/Fred Munsch
50 Singles: Craig Work
50 Doubles: Arnie Aguilar/Dell Mora
60 Singles: Ken Schneider
60 Doubles: Irv Simon/Tony Chavez
23-Under: Poncho Monreal
Women’s Open: Rosemary Bellini
Women’s Doubles: Bellini/Sue Oakleaf 

Three-Wall, Maumee, Ohio
Open Singles: Naty Alvarado
Open Doubles: Vern Roberts/Alvarado
35 Singles: Jim Costigan
40 Singles: Ed Novak
40 Doubles: Natale/Fred Munsch
50 Singles: Sonny Schaefer
50 Doubles: Vince Magi/Art Lopez
60 Doubles: Marty Grossman/Howard Stapf
16-Under: Eric Klarman
19- Under: Richard Lopez
Women’s Open: Allison Roberts

One-Wall, New York, N.Y.
Open Singles: Steve Sandler
Open Doubles: Mark Levine/Artie Reyer
40 Singles: Mike Dikman
40 Doubles: Roy Myers/Artie Reyer
Juniors: John McCoy
B Singles: Steve Lazaroff 

Juniors, Tucson
Boys 13-Under: John Davis
Boys 15-Under: Duxie Walsh
Boys 17-Under: David Wyrsch
Boys 19-Under: Poncho Monreal
Girls 16-Under: Vicki Brown
Girls 19-Under: Allison Roberts

Collegiates, Boulder, Colo.
Team: Lake Forest/Univ. of Texas
Open Singles: Bob Martin
Open Doubles: Chris Roberts/Fran Harvey
Women’s Open: Sue Oakleaf
Men’s B: Alonzo Lewis
Men’s C: Kevin Novak

Masters Singles, Burlingame
40-Plus: Jerry Traynham
45-Plus: Tom Rohrback
50-Plus: Dell Mora
55-Plus: Arnie Aguilar
60-Plus: Ralph Stapper
65-Plus: Lee Shinn
70-Plus: George Martin

Masters Doubles, Milwaukee
40-Plus: Ray Neveau/Bud Koehnke
50-Plus: Craig Chapleau/Chuck Kostrivas
60-Plus: Ben Loiben/Dick Wickersham