by Yavor Dimitrov | Jan 31, 2017
The stellar debut of the Canadian Stephen Maar in the Italian SuperLega UnipolSai did not go unnoticed. In fact, the 22-year-old enjoyed a fantastic 2016 – surely the best one in his career so far. The offer to play in Padova and to become a full-time... 
by Rahim Rahimzadeh | Jan 22, 2017
Doug Beal is one of the most respected men in volleyball world. “I think I was better as a coach than I was a player,” says Doug Beal about his volleyball life. What are you going to do when you retire? I do not have any specific plans, but I certainly... 
by Cezary Makarewicz | Jan 1, 2017
Very charismatic, the libero from USA, Dustin Watten shared with us in this interview some truths about the bright and the dark sides of being a professional player. – After great first season in Finland, I found myself in the end without a single offer, so I... 
by Victoria Georgieva | Dec 10, 2016
Emilia Nikolova is one of the leaders in the Bulgarian volleyball team women. The 25 years old opposite is competing this season in Japan and is experiencing a whole new adventure. Emilia gave a special interview exclusively for the Bulgarian website... 
by Yavor Dimitrov | Nov 26, 2016
To say that Ilyas Kurkaev is a newly discovered talent would be incorrect. The 22-year-old middle blocker has been a regular starter in the Russian Superleague for the past two seasons and is touted as one of the country’s most promising players. It is not... 
by Yavor Dimitrov | Nov 3, 2016
The World League is often a place where talented youngsters lead a maiden battle as part of their national teams. The 2016 edition was no exception and saw a 20-year-old Argentinian boy find his spot in the international elite. The legendary Julio Velasco, undoubtedly... 
by Yavor Dimitrov | Oct 16, 2016
Ukraine may not be directly associated with the best volleyball teams in the world, or even in Europe for that matter, but a closer and more detailed look at their volleyball school will result in a handful of names worth mentioning. The latest addition to that... 
by Jiri Popelka | Aug 4, 2016
Why do you need to read about volleyball agents? Simply because they can help you to make more money! But before we get there, you need to know some basics about them. I spent more than 15 years in TOP volleyball, see my LinkedIn profile as a proof 🙂 I learnt a... 
by Yavor Dimitrov | Jul 24, 2016
“With a name as long as his potential” – this is how FIVB first introduced the Iranian teenager in 2013 during the Boys’ U19 World Championship. Three years later the outside attacker is part of the senior team and has been one of the... 
by Yavor Dimitrov | Jun 19, 2016
One of the two pleasant surprises in the French league this season came from the country’s eastern part. The small club Chaumont, coached by the experienced Italian volleyball “professor” Silvano Prandi (his Italian nickname), was among the title...
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