BRIDGEPORT, Pa. — In this episode of Referee Reference, Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Hall of Fame coach/Coordinator of Referee Education Ed Reed welcomes former collegiate official/National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Secretary-Rules Editor Dave Alberstein to examine the rules shaping collegiate water polo.
With nearly 60 years of officiating experience, Alberstein shares his journey through the sport, explains how NCAA rule changes are developed and breaks down some of the biggest adjustments for the current season.
The conversation covers the new simulation rule, changes to game procedures, the physicality of today’s game and the criteria officials must consider when awarding a penalty.
Reed and Alberstein review actual game footage to examine controversial penalty situations, discuss the importance of ball control and explain what constitutes a probable goal.
Alberstein also reflects on his career and discusses his plans to step away from the NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor position.
