No wonder Brazil has been the most dominant team in the last decade!
In an interview released by the FIVB, the Best Setter of the 2013 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup reveals his team’s secret to success.
“If I have to single out one factor which may explain that winning streak I think I would opt for the philosophy of the team which hasn’t changed at all in the last 12 years. We all share the same attitude and values. The strength of the group and not the skills of one or the other player is what makes the difference for Brazil. This way we keep winning and I hope we will continue to do so also in the coming years.”
On being the team captain…
“I had already captained the team in the World League and I have to say that the role and its tasks are quite familiar to me. I have always been the one who is motivating other players and taking care especially of those who are younger and maybe have less experience. That’s what captains are here for, so it comes quite natural. On the other hand, I do not carry this responsibility all alone for there are other players in the group who have been around for quite some time and therefore they share that task with me.”
Brazilian legacy…
“Well, I would say that what our teams have achieved in the past couple of decades has motivated and still motivates many young boys and girls to take up volleyball and try to be successful in this sport. Many Brazilian kids dream that one day they will be like Giba, Sergio, or those stars who have made history for our country and the sport. We hope to continue the same way also with this group so as to inspire yet another generation and lay the foundations for a bright future for volleyball in our country.”
Playing for his father, Coach Rezende…
“At the very beginning it was not that easy to work with my father. I felt a lot of pressure and even though he is always pushing very hard every single player he is working with, he was naturally very tough with me as well. However, I have adjusted to this and I think I have become more mature, so that we have a very professional way of getting along with each other. This means that here we work as coach and player while once we are back home we return to the ordinary relationship between father and son. I think this helps me a lot and we have found a good compromise for our lives on and off the court.”
2016 Olympics in Brazil…
“We still have a lot of work to do but I can already promise our fans that we are ready to work as hard as possible so as to be a contender for gold there. We know that there are many other strong teams around like Russia, Italy, Poland, or USA, but by the time Rio hosts the Olympic Games, this group shall be well ready to go for the maximum result.”
He is only 27 yet he has already achieved a lot with Brazil. It’s not easy being a setter at all but Bruno does a great job handling the pressure and of course leading this team.
Go go go Brazil!
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