Player: Christopher Watkins
Nickname: Waddydogg
Date of birth: 7-19-1970
Hometown: Spring Valley Lake, CA
Strong hand: Right
Handball coach: Naty “El Gato” Alvarado and Al “Dr. Hook” Moore in the formative years (88-95)
Favorite all-time player: El Gato. There was always purpose to everything he did. Everything outside of the court was geared towards in the court. Success was an expectation not a hope. There was an almost inexplicable mindset to his preparation that very few handballer’s got to see or could understand. However, I am a fan of the game so there is a long list of players I have enjoyed over the years. In the 80’s and 90’s Jon Kendler was incredible. Vince Munoz was so natural. Danny Bell could run points on anyone. John Bike’s power was sick!! Fortunately, today’s game has those characters again with incredible skills and shot making. They just need a chip on their shoulder
Favorite tournament: Simple Green US Open (2012 Worlds in Dublin was pretty awesome though!!)
Most satisfying victory: Beating Ducksey Walsh for the US National 40 singles title
Favorite shot: Right serve natural slider
Best ever Race result: Sr. Race Semi’s (Went down in flames to Naty Jr. the freak of age nature. Who serves like that at 41?)