Introducing the 2026 NCWSA Academic All-Stars — a standout group of student-athletes balancing the demands of competition and the classroom! We’re beyond proud of all our hardworking, dedicated skiers. Madeline Bentzel School: Cal Ploy SLO Major: Psychology Minor: Economics Notable Accomplishments: Joined the Cal Poly waterski team freshmen year and was an officer for most […]
194 Feet to Glory: Zack Worden’s Path to the NCWSA Hall of Fame
The NCWSA Hall of Fame is reserved for those special individuals who have embodied the passion and drive of water skiing. As a University of Louisiana Monroe skier, Zack Worden was already competing amongst the best. In his opening season, he finished 2nd in slalom (1 @ 39 off) at the 2009 NCWSA nationals. He […]
Ed and Carol Walker: Carrying on the Legacy
If you competed in collegiate water skiing anytime between the 1970s and early 2000s, chances are you knew a Walker. Whether it was through Ed Walker’s leadership as an accomplished skier, AWSA Senior Judge, founder and coach of the Georgia College & State University Water Ski Team, or his six-year tenure as NCWSA president, or […]
The Legacy of Scott Greenwood
Scott Greenwood entered the world of collegiate waterskiing when he joined the Northeast Louisiana University Water Ski team, now known as University of Louisiana Monroe, in the 1980s. When he first joined, he was not known as the best water skier on the very competitive team, but he worked hard to earn a spot. He […]
The Legacy of Tom Murphy
Thomas Murphy, perhaps better known as Dean Murphy, was an extraordinary force within the water-skiing community. His impact is immeasurable, not only because of the strides he made in establishing and guiding teams and programs, but also through the countless lives he touched along the way. Murphy served as the Dean of Students at Northeast […]
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