2011

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    Dünnes Remains Optimistic…

    And there’s nothing wrong with that. After finishing 9th in last year’s World League and 8th-placed finish at the 2010 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in Italy, German star, Christian Dünnes, is optimistic that the German squad has what it takes to continue developing as a team and as individuals. On behalf of his team, […]

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    Muszyna’s 2011 Calendar!

    Move over Piccinini and Bergamo! Debby Stam, Caroline Wensink, Sadurek, Kaczor, Jagielo & teammates look so FIERCE in their 2011 club team calendar! Seriously! They all look so sophisticated and zeksi! We love these girls! Team Muszyna from Poland is in the Playoffs of the Champions League and won their home match yesterday against Aguero […]

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    Kevin Hansen To Become a Dad!

    Exciting! The 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist has officially shared the baby news to his family and friends via Facebook and of course Mr. Hansen has given us the permission to share it! We’re just too excited for him and for his pretty wifey, Sarah (Ashley Engle’s sister). The couple, who tied the knot last year, […]

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    Just In: Poland Hires Anastasi!

    Watch Out Team Italy! Former Italian coach, Andrea Anastasi, is the now the official coach of Poland’s men’s volleyball team. We love Andrea and We respect the Polish Federation but why can’t the Polish Team have a Polish coach? Previous coaches were Raul Lozano, Daniel Castellani and now Anastasi. Well for sure they know what […]

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    Rosir Changes Her Mind

    We don’t know why but for sure the grass in Volero, Switzerland is much greener than the one in Russia. Right Rosir? We first reported that the 2 Time Olympian would be playing in Russia for Zarechie Odintsovo next season (2011-2012) but that won’t be happening anymore. According to CEV, the Cuban star has signed […]

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    2 Teams Stuck in Egypt!

    First of all, Egypt and its people are in our thoughts & prayers. We pray and hope that their troubles will be resolved soon. More and more people are dying and violence is growing. Their economy is sinking too. Peace Over Violence and War BBs! Back to our news, two volleyball club teams from Algeria…

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    Hodge Raises The Bar!

    Well she is raising her bar! We’re loving it! Megan is going to make Coach Hugh McCutcheon proud! The outside hitter scored 33 points for Villa Cortese in an epic 5 set match against Yamamay Busto Arsizio. The PSU alum, making her professional debut in the Italian League, has been her team’s most effective scorer […]

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    A “Charity Star” for Polska

    Genuine Love for others really pay off! The men’s national team of Poland aka the reigning European Champion has been awarded by Academy for the Development of Philanthropy with a “Charity Star”. Winiarski, Wlazly, Kurek, Zagumny and the rest of the Polish team were part of this prestigious poll heavily promoted by Newsweek Polska and […]

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    Just In: Turkey Welcomes Rodrigao

    Not a rumor anymore! It’s confirmed! 3 Time World Champion, Olympic gold and silver medalist, World League multi medalist & many more, Rodrigao, will make his debut in the Turkish League this coming Tuesday for Ziraat Bankasi. Isn’t that great? After all the drama he went through with his Brazilian club team last December, Rodrigao […]

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    Pakistan Needs A Coach!

    Wanted: Foreign Volleyball Coach for the men’s team. APPLY NOW! Pakistan Federation is looking for a new coach since Augusto Sabbatini from Brazil is not renewing his 1 year contract. As much as possible, Pakistan wants to hire a foreign coach most likely from China, Iran or Bulgaria. Foreign coach? Sounds interesting. Hope it will work out for them…

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    A Star Player Turned Prostitute.

    This is a major, major problem! Not just in Third World countries but also in countries like the USA. Meet Julie (not her real name), she used to be a star volleyball player and a very talented pianist. A guy friend invited her to his house hoping for a great time but she ended getting […]

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    Sheilla & Unilever Remain Undefeated!

    Coach Rezende is very happy for sure! Sheilla, Dani Lins, Valeskinha & Team Unilever remain as the only undefeated team in the Superliga after the First Round with 11 victories. Sheilla Castro remains in great shape and remains as Unilever’s top scoring machine.  She even scored 34 pts in one the matches against Mackenzie. With […]

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    Spain’s Coach Resigns!

    Sad. Another coach from Europe bites the dust. Julio Velasco has quit his position as the coach of Spain’s men’s national team. Velasco and the Spanish Federation, RFEVB, have mutually decided to terminate his contract. RFEVB was pleased with how Velasco developed the Spanish team since 2008 but they just couldn’t afford to keep him […]

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