Handball Futures

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to foster the growth of handball in the United States by organizing world-class competitive events and development programs. Through the Handball Futures Festival, we aim to inspire and train a new generation of athletes, offering them a platform to showcase their talent and build pathways toward international competition, including the Olympic Games. By creating an inclusive and supportive environment, we seek to elevate handball’s visibility, while empowering athletes to achieve excellence in the sport.

Board of Directors

Meg Sanders – 1988 Olympian
Lisa Eagen -1996 Olympian
Tracey Williams-Johnson – Former Women’s National Team Member
Thomas Schneeberger — 1984 Olympian

Advisors

Kathy Rex, 1988 Handball Olympian, Co-founder Handball Futures
Reita Clanton – 1984 Olympian
Sandra De La Riva Repede – 1984 & 1988 Olympian
Amy Gamble – 1988 Olympian
Camille Nicholas – Team Manager for 1984 Olympics
Kim Clarke – 1988, 1992 & 1996 Olympian
Julio Sainz – National Team Coach
Cindy Stinger – 1984, 1988, & 1992 Olympian
Liz Hartnett Wyatt – Women’s National Team Member

Staff

Karen Rosolowski, Executive Director
Mike Cavanaugh, Tournament Director
Lindalisa Severo, Director of Communications

Path the Handball Futures Festival

January 2025

Handball Futures Launches

HFF Office Opens in Colorado Springs. Established a dedicated Board of Directors and an engaged Advisory Council. Forged a Strong Alliance with USA Team Handball: Aligned with the NGB’s High Performance Plan and working collaboratively toward shared goals.

Early 2025

Coaches Announced

Assembled a qualified team to lead training camps, tryouts, development and skills camps and more.

March – April 2025

Regional Tryouts Held

Dozens of athletes showed up with energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn something new. For many, it was their very first time playing handball, and they quickly picked up the fast-paced, dynamic nature of the sport. Tryouts were held in Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, and California.

May–June 2025

Launched Mentorship Program

Launched mentorship program pairing Futures athletes with Olympians, National Team members, and Ambassadors to offer guidance on training, competition prep, and life balance.

May 2025–March 2026

Recruiting Program

Launched a Nationwide Recruiting Network: Identified 72 prospective athletes through outreach, connections, and referrals.

Summer 2025

Held Regional Training Camp

Hosted a Regional Training Camp: Provided athletes with high-level training, game play, and continued skill development as part of the Handball Futures athlete pathway — led by Coaches Wade Sutton and Chris Cappelmann.

Oct 2025–May 2026

Conduct Development & Skills Camps

Designed for both new and experienced athletes, the camp offers a hands-on introduction to Olympic team handball as well as advanced development opportunities for returning players. Athletes will be coached and evaluated by Handball Futures coaches, with evaluations and feedback shared directly with the USA Women’s National Team coaching staff. Camps held in California, Illinois, Colorado, North Carolina and Iowa.

Summer 2026

Handball Futures Festival

Women’s Discipline Colorado Springs, CO. The Handball Futures Festival is an, Olympic-style showcase designed to bring together the top women handball athletes in the United States.

We’d Love to Hear From You!

Address

Handball Futures
14440 Club Villa Drive, Unit B
Colorado Springs, CO 80923-2705

Phone

310-809-2708

kathyrex62@gmail.com

Connect With Us

For more information about our program, please reach out to us at: Email: info@handballfutures.org

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