In this episode we talk with Peter Varellas of the Men's National Team. Peter talks about his water polo career from the very beginning to present day. He touches on the benefits of being a lefty, his time in Italy, looking ahead to London, and how at the start, he had no intention of ever playing the game. 

This episode of The Counter Attacks bring an international feel from the 2012 Holiday Cup. Return guest Brenda Villa is joined by Tania DiMario of the Italian National Team. The two former club teammates and roomates discuss the differences between American and Italian water polo from training time to preparing for the Olympics. They also discuss American shopping, Italian food and more. 

In this episode we are joined by USA Women's Senior National Teamer Elsie Windes. Elsie talks about her route to the National Team from Portland, Oregon as well as her collegiate career at the University of California. Elsie takes a look at her role at the 2008 Olympics, water polo in the Portland area, the upcoming London Olympics and more. 

The Counter Attack returns after a long layoff with USA Women's National Teamer Courtney Mathewson. Mathewson talks about the team's recent trip to Australia to take part in the Pan Pacs. She also touches on the Pan Am Games, the 2012 Olympics, her time at UCLA, and if being a married woman has changed her at all. 

In this episode we look back at the amazing Gold Medal final from the 2011 Pan American Games. Women's National Team Head Coach Adam Krikorian returns to the program along with Women's National Team Assistant Coach Dan Klatt to discuss the 27-26 shootout victory for Team USA in the Gold Medal match. The victory clinched a berth to the 2012 Olympic Games for Team USA> 

In this episode we talk with USA Men's National Team Captain Tony Azevedo. Tony talks about his three Olympic experiences, how many more Olympics he hopes to play in, his early days of water polo and his favorite country to play in. He also touches on his evolution as a player, his time at Stanford, and getting a handle on Twitter. 

In this episode of The Counter Attack we are joined by USA Women's Senior National Team goalkeeper Betsey Armstrong. Betsey talks about her start in the sport of water polo, her decision to tryout for the National Team, the state of Michigan, and the best place to eat in Ann Arbor. She also touches on the 2008 Olympics, looking ahead to the Pan American Games, and the music of Bruce Springsteen. 

On this episode of The Counter Attack we check in with Men's Senior National Team Goalie Merrill Moses at the recent Fisher Cup. Moses talks about gearing up for the summer of 2011 while looking back at the recent success of the Men's National Team. He also gives an important update on the status of his stolen Silver Medal.

On this episode of the Counter Attack we are joined by three time women's water polo Olympic medalist and FINA Player of the Decade Brenda Villa. Brenda talks about her career with the US National Team and the current training the squad is doing as they prepared for a trip to Russia and China. Brenda discusses her trips to three different Olympic Games, her evolution as a player, amazing support from her home city of Commerce and more.

In this episode we talk with three time Olympian and current UC-Santa Barbara Head Coach Wolf Wigo. Wolf talks about his recent selection to the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame, his early days in water polo in New York City, what keeps him playing these days, and his foray into broadcasting.