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 […]
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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 […]
The Legacy of Dr. Bob King
In 2004 Dr. Bob King was granted the honorary title of Honorary National Director for life. Outside of water skiing, he graduated from Florida State University, served in the military, and settled down in Pensacola, Florida. Inside the water skiing community, however, his impact was extraordinary. He helped shape the sport and positively influenced countless […]
The Stailing Legacy
In the 1960s, Elmer and Barbara Stailing moved to Merritt Island and joined the local Spaceland Water Ski Club. That decision marked the beginning of decades of service that would earn them a legendary legacy in the sport of water skiing, particularly through their contributions to the development of collegiate water skiing. Elmer Stailing, often […]
The Midwest Split
The Midwest Region of the NCWSA has officially retired as of June 1, 2026. What was formerly the Midwest Region will now be split into two new regions, the Great Plains and Great Lakes. Determining which teams were divided into which new region was done based on geographic boundaries and having an even amount of […]