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This is really cute and a very amazing news to read and hear! The Czech Rep Federation has organized a volleyball project called “Colored Volleyball” specifically created for little kids aged 6 to 12. A total of 560 kids joined the debut of the program last December 27th-28th, 2010. Awesome! According to this CEV Article, […]
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Brazil has officially released the LOGO of the 2016 Olympics. We LOVE it! THOUGHTS?
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German setter SIMON TISCHER is a DADDY again after welcoming FREDDY to the world last December 30th, 2010. (image from voleybolunsesi.com) Simon and his wife, Claudia, already have a 2 yr old daughter named Emma. Professionally, Simon plays for Ziraat Bankasi Ankara this season in Turkey. (image from ntvspor.net) Congratulations!
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We had happy tears when we SAW and READ this VERY SPECIAL 2011 Greeting from an Olympic Gold medalist and definitely one of the world’s best volleyball athletes on and off the court… His Royal Highness REID PRIDDY. Thank you so much! Your words inspire us to push a BIGGER Volleywood in 2011. Cheers! We […]
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Congratulations to Bre Banca Cuneo Lannutti for winning the 2010 Italian Super Cup after beating 2010 Club World Champions Trentino in 3 sets! Lannutti Bre Banca Cuneo 3-0 Itas Trento Diatec (25-20 25-23 25-22) Cuneo: Wijsmans 8, Volkov, 12, 9 Nikolov, Parodi 12, Mastrangelo 9, Grbic 5, Henno (L). Carletti, Patriarch. Ne: Galic, Fortunato, Mount […]
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Volleyball.It has reported that Spain’s Guillermo Falasca’s right calf injury is not that serious. He has started physical therapy and his recovery will be evaluated. Get well BB! (image from marca.com) Falasca is currently playing for Club Forli in the Italian League. (image from volleyforli.it) Side Dish: His brother, Miguel Falasca, plays in the Polish […]
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We reported last Monday that Serbia’s Living Legend, VLADIMIR GRBIC, was heading to Iran to play in their professional league for Damash Volley Club after a long hiatus. Well well well…it’s not going to happen anymore. Volleywood has learned that when Vanja arrived in Iran to meet and to practice with his club team, the […]
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We thought Vladimir Alekno was kidding when he said this but unfortunately and fortunately he’s SERIOUS! The recycled new coach of the Russia’s men’s team has stated that he doesn’t want to get paid as a coach. (Again we’re not kidding!) He believes that coaching the team and playing for the Russian team are not […]
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Estonia rocks because they love their volleyball teams! Last December 27th, the men’s volleyball team grabbed the Team of the Year award after a successful 2010 season! Our Estonian BBs managed to qualify for the 2011 European Championship for the 2nd straight edition after defeating The Netherlands. We’re loving the fact that Estonia is acknowledging […]
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Pennsylvania’s Senator Bob Casey (D) took time to officially congratulate Penn State University’s women’s volleyball team for winning 4 consecutive NCAA Titles. Senator Casey’s official press release from THIS ARTICLE: “The hard work and dedication of these young women is exemplary. I congratulate them, their coaches and the students, faculty, staff and alumni of the […]
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You deserve the AWARD bb! Gyorgy Grozer is Germany’s Best Player in 2010! (image from the FIVB) Gyorygy is playing in the Polish league this season for team Asseco Resovia. (image from assecoresovia.pl) Congrats! Where’s the party at? Side Dish: The following players won the Player of the Year Award from their respective countries: Kaziyski […]
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Marco Motta from Brazil has been hired as the new coach of the Turkey’s women’s volleyball team. WoW! Exciting! Motta is one of the most experienced coach out there. He coach Brazil from 2001-2003 and coach the Italian team in the mid 90s. We really hope that Motta can develop new strong players for Turkey […]