Bret Bernard - Episode 021

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A look into the people of Water Polo, who they are, what they have done, and what they have learned along the way. This is a series highlighting some of water polo’s best minds and athletes over the past 50 years. Featuring CWPA Hall of Fame member, George Gross Jr., providing listeners with a conversation about what helped good players, coaches, and administrators reach the top of the game. New Episodes release on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Be sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes!

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Bret Bernard - Episode 021

PoloCAST

1 hour 17 minutes 21 seconds

4 years ago

Bret Bernard - Episode 021

A 2010 inductee to the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame, Bret Bernard has been called on to whistle every major water polo championship in existence, including the Olympic Games in 1992 (Barcelona) and 1996 (Atlanta). Bernard has officiated multiple World Championships, World Cups, Junior World Championships and Goodwill Games among many other international competitions. Domestically, Bernard wore the whites for every conceivable USA Water Polo Championship, including Junior Olympic and National Championships. On the collegiate level, has officiated numerous collegiate men's and women's championships, including an incredible 14 straight men's NCAA championship games. As a player, Bernard was a USA Water Polo, AAU, NCAA and high school All-America selection, played for the United States Men's National Team and was an Alternate to the 1972 (Munich) Olympic Games. He served USA Water Polo on the Executive Committee for 15 years. He was elected USA Water Polo Treasurer (1988-90), Vice-President (1990-1996) and President (1996-2001). Bernard also served upon the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Board of Directors for 15 years and upon its Finance Committee for six years. In addition, he was the first non-European President of AIA (international referees association), served as its Vice-President for six years and upon its Executive Board for 10 years. He also served upon the FINA-Technical Committee for five years as was inaugural Director of Water Polo Officials for the NCAA. Currently a member of the CWPA’s Technical Committee, he was honored in 2010 as USA Water Polo created the Bret Bernard Distinguished Referee Award - presented to officials calling the game at its highest levels.