WPH Showcase, Mankato, MN-
The WPH is excited to continue the WPH Handball Destination Series to showcase the world’s greatest handball cities and venues. On this edition of the WPH Handball Destination Series, we will feature the handball collegiate powerhouse Minnesota State University, Mankato, home to collegiate superstars Mark Doyle, Jab Bike, Clodagh Munroe, Shane Dunne, Ray Ure and many more.
Minnesota State University, Mankato Handball Info
Mankato courts are located in Pennington Hall on the Mankato campus
Address of the courts: Pennington Hall, Mankato, MN 56001
Number of courts: Four 4-Wall courts
Most popular times of the day week to play:
The Minnesota State University, Mankato handball team practices on Wednesday evenings
Pickup games/training sessions can be made with other players and coaches any time during the week
Singles and doubles at Mankato: Both
“There are a lot of singles and doubles matches that we play,” stated Minnesota State University, Mankato Race 4 Eight pro Jab Bike. “We also play cut throat and games of 7, depending on who is in the court and what we are working on that day. If you have something specific you need to work on, there is someone who will be able to help you.
Minnesota State University, Mankato community leader: Head Coach, Dr. Mike Wells.
Number of players at Minnesota State University, Mankato, including college players, professors, local players, juniors: 125
The top players at Minnesota State University, Mankato:
Men: Mark Doyle, Shane Dunne, Ray Ure, Jab Bike.
Women: Clodagh Munroe
Tournaments at Minnesota State University, Mankato: The Maverick (February 2-4, 2024)
Current and past pros at Minnesota State University, Mankato
Current pro players: Mark Doyle, Shane Dunne, Ray Ure, John Bike, Clodagh Munroe
Mankato Handball Alum: Ciana Ni Churraoin, Tyler Stoffel, Michael Gaulton, Shane Dunne
Best most memorable tournament at Mankato: “The Maverick Open, which is held on campus,” stated Coach Wells. “It is a continuation of the Mankato Handball Experience, which was held at the local YMCA. Many top pros have played in it like Killian Carroll, Emmett Peixoto, and David Chapman.”
Guests at Minnesota State University, Mankato courts: Guests can play on the courts whenever the campus is open.
“I like how close the courts are to where I live, which is a 15-minute walk,” stated Race 4 Eight pro and Mankato graduate student Jab Bike. “There are a lot of good players here who are looking to get better, and that creates a good, competitive environment. Mike Wells knows what he is talking about when it comes to teaching handball and developing players, and I have already seen improvement in the short time that I have been here. I am looking forward to these next two years. There isn’t a better college in the U.S. right now to come learn and get better at handball than Mankato.”
Thank you to Jab Bike and Coach Mike Wells for sharing info and what he loves about handball in Mankato.
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David Fink
WPH Senior Writer