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Thumbs up for Olympic Volleyball venues!

an average of 35-36 degrees in the sun, so for the players it will be hard to play dur- ing the day. "

Other new initiatives will be the addition of two courts open to the public, alternate men's and women's matches as opposed to single-gender ses- sions and an area for sponsor's stands, which will border the eight training courts.

Olympic Beach Volleyball numbers: Capacity of the Olympic Beach Volley- ball Centre: 10,000 seats, (4,300 perma- nent, 800 under cover) Number of courts: 11 (8 training courts, 1 main arena and 2 courts for spectators) Total number of teams: 24 men and 24 women. The new 2004 Olympic venue in Athens will be completed within the next five months Total number of athletes: 48 men and 48 women. Total number of matches: 104, compris- Mr. Franz Schmied and Mr Angelo And for Beach Volleyball, the Athens ing of 52 men's and 52 women's matches. Squeo, the respective Fédération Interna- Olympic Committee is completing a Travel time from Olympic Village: 35 tionale de Volleyball (FIVB) delegate and new 10,000-seat stadium, built in the minutes in special motorway lane. Coordinator for Volleyball and Beach style of a traditional Greek amphithe- Weather in August: Mean daily Volleyball, both completed an inspection atre. The venue is due to be completed in max/min temperature: 33.20 C / 20.70 C visit of the 2004 Olympic venue in Athens time for a FIVB's men Challenger event Burn time: Between 11:00-17:00 last month and have came away suitably on August 19-24 this year, when all the impressed. facilities will be tested. See page 3 for Indoor Volleyball The two FIVB Coordinators went to numbers...... check on the progress made with the "It's going to be a fantastic development of the facilities and the venue, in a great location and specifics of the venues, both located Beach Volleyball will be one of 10km away from the Olympic Village on the hottest places to be during the port of Faliro. the ." said Angelo Squeo, (FIVB) Beach Volleyball "The visit was a great opportunity to check the status of many areas of the Coordinator. organization and to make decisions on pending matters and I'm pleased to say things are progressing very well," said The improvements on Sydney 2000 Angelo Squeo, FIVB Beach Volleyball Beach Volleyball competition, itself a Coordinator. memorable beach volleyball success, include two giant video walls providing FIVB and ATHOC Inspection team live feeds and night sessions, which will The 18-year-old indoor venue, the Peace include the final being played under and Friendship Stadium was voted the lights. "best and most beautiful European www.fivb.org/ indoor sports arena" in 1991 by a group of "That will make the playing standard a architects but it's installations are cur- lot better and create more of an on court For full calendar details (and much more rently being upgraded - due to be com- spectacle," Mr Squeo said. "The weather volleyball news) go to www.fivb.org pleted in June this year - to match what is will be an issue considering August has the vibrant image of Volleyball.

Find out more at www.fivb.org VOLLEYBALL USA Volleyball Mourns Loss Of FIVB MOURNS THE LOSS OF PROFESSOR QI-WEI-MA Richard "Cappy" Caplan

COLORADO SPRINGS, the Game Commission Sandy Steel said. Colo. - The volleyball "He had a lot of courage, both physical world lost a legend when and moral and he was fundamentally Richard "Cappy" Caplan, strong. International volleyball over the who played in an amaz- last 50 years has made radical changes, all ing 52-straight national thanks to Professor Ma. Changes includ- open championships, ing the rally points, net service and the suffered a fatal heart new libero position were all results of attack on March 11 on the way to his Professor Ma's hard and earnest work. weekly bowling league in his hometown of Skokie . He was 90. "The game has moved forward and it's more interesting and understandable. He "I've known Cappy for a long time…he Professor Qi-Wei-Ma with the Acostas was a superb friend, always very digni- was one of the sweetest, most positive in 1984 fied and always willing to listen. His door people you would ever want to meet," It was with great sadness that the FIVB was always open. USA men's head coach said. learnt of the death last month of a great "He typifies the spirit of volleyball. We figure in Volleyball, Professor Qi-Wei Ma would have loved to have hundreds of China, after a long-term illness. Profes- more like Dick Caplan." sor Ma, 82, passed away on March 19 after receiving emergency hospital treat- In 1990, at the age of 77, Caplan retired ment in his home country of China and he from active play following his 52nd con- will be remembered for his huge contri- secutive United States Volleyball bution to the FIVB and the sport of Vol- National Championship. leyball. He began his incredible run in 1937 play- This was recognized at the FIVB World ing for the Lawson YMCA in Chicago Professor Qi- Wei-Ma at an award and throughout his career the honors Congress in 2002 when he was awarded ceremony the FIVB Silver flowed. He was named a USVBA Open Cross but he will Division All-American in 1941, 1942, also be remembered "His catch phrase was "don't worry, be and 1947 and a USVBA Senior All- as a distinguished happy" and he always said it with a American in 1961 and 1969. and dedicated man smile." whose work for the "Cappy was one of the great amateurs, FIVB, particularly in Professor Ma worked tirelessly over a one who played the game for the love of his role as President period of 18 years, serving on the Rules of the competition," USA Volleyball Presi- of the Rules of the the Game Commission. He is also cred- dent Al Monaco said. Game Commission, ited with bringing six-a-side Volleyball will remain as an enduring long-term to China. Professor Ma's dedication to Following roles legacy for our organization. the often-arduous task of polishing and as a USVBA revising the rules of our sport, marked national official "It was a huge and sudden loss, the man him as a man of wisdom and learning, and a USVBA was a legend. In fact he was more than and earned him the respect and admira- Commissioner of that," the current president of the Rules of tion of those who had the pleasure to Region 7 in the work with him and to know him. 60's, Caplan became a mem- ber of the Olympic Volleyball Committee from 2003 USA Volleyball National Championships Dedicated to "Cappy" 1973-76.

The 2003 USA Volleyball National Championships (May 24-31 in Minneapo- He was awarded the USVBA's Leader in lis, Minn.) will be dedicated to the memory of the annual tournament's most Volleyball Award in 1961, the Medallion durable player, Richard "Cappy" Caplan, who passed away recently, USA of Merit in 1972 and the Neville Booth Volleyball's Executive Committee has announced. Commissioner's Award in 1980. But the highlight of his career came in 1997, when he was inducted into the Volley- At the 1988 United States Volleyball National Championships, Caplan ball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, Massa- stepped up to serve for the Kenneth Allen Volleyball Club of Chicago at the age chusetts. of 75, marking his 50th consecutive national championship appearance. "Cappy" would return for two more national championship appearances, finally retiring from active play after his 52nd straight United States Volleyball www.fivb.org/ Association (USVBA) Open in 1990. Download X-Press electronically from our website at: www. fivb.org/

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VOLLEYBALL A TOAST TO THAILAND!

Hosting five tournaments in one season is a challenge for any country but for one THAILAND’S TOP FIVE of volleyball's developing countries, it is The 4th Asian Youth Girls' Championship (April 20-27) will be held in Sisaket City, part of an exciting growth period, which 700 km from Bangkok in the North Eastern Part of Thailand near Cambodia. is taking the country by storm. Last Result: 2001 Trang province (Thailand) - 1. China 2. Japan 3. South Korea.

Thailand, with world rankings of 38 and The 1st Asian Women's Height Limited Competition (June 24-30) will be held in 12 for their respective men's and Pattani, the city with a mixed cultural of Thai, Malay and Chinese, which is located women's national indoor teams, is fast- in the southern part of Thailand 1,000 km from Bangkok. becoming a model for developing volley- ball countries. A home schedule of five The FIVB Boys' Under 19 World Championship (July international tournaments in six months 5-13) will be held in Suphanburi City, one of the most are a result of what can be achieved with historical cities in the central part of Thailand. It is 90 some initiative, hard work and passion. km from Bangkok.Last Result: 1999 Riyadih (Saudi Arabia) - 1. Russia 2. Venezuela 3. Poland With a population of 62 million, Thailand is the 18th most populated country in the The U-18 Beach Volleyball Championship (August world and has the 7th highest number of 27-30) at Cha-am Beach, one of the districts of Petch- licensed volleyball players but it is this aburi City, 140 km south of Bangkok. sort of player base which is helping the Last Result: 2002 Xylokastro () - Women: 1. Thailand Volleyball Association move Keizer-Stevens NED 2. Lehmann-Romberg GER 3. out of the shadows of its Asian counter- Flemig-Semmler GER. Men: 1. Salgado-Borges BRA 2. parts - China, Japan and Korea - to Gortsianouk-Papadimitriou GRE 3. Daynov- become one of the most attractive volley- Koshkarev RUS. ball-playing venues in the world. The FIVB Women's Under 20 World Championship "We are being seen in a good light now (September 6-14) which was changed from Malaysia because volleyball has increased remark- to Thailand will also be held in Suphanburi. ably in popularity," Managing Director of Last result: 2001 (Dominican Republic) - 1. 2. the Thailand Volleyball Association Mr. South Korea 3.China. Shanrit Wongprasert told the Xpress. "Most of our matches are full of specta- VOLLEYBALL tors and all delegations are very pleased when there are friendly fans in atten- ATHENS 2004: THE INDOOR VOLLEYBALL NUMBERS dance. In addition to the convenience of Continued from page 1...... travel to and within the country and the standard of life there's also the inexpen- sive cost of living which, makes Thailand a very suitable country to play in."

The introduction of a FIVB Development Centre in Bangkok has also gone a long way to helping Thailand become more competitive on the international stage, both on and off the court. Built in 1996 the Centre has had a huge influence on the development of volleyball in the country. "Now we can create local referees, techni- cal personnel and promoters all over the country," Mr Wongprasert said. "That is why we can now organize the competi- tions all over the Thailand and make vol- leyball very popular. The Peace and Friendship Stadium, Athens, Greece The Peace and Friendship Stadium, where the Volleyball competition will be held, "Over the years we have tried very hard is located at the Municipality of Piraeus, in the Coastal Zone. to make volleyball popular all over Thai- Capacity of the Peace and Friendship Stadium is 14,000 seats. land and we are finally succeeding. Thai Number of courts: Three (two warm up courts and one main court). children in all 75 provinces start playing Total number of teams: 12 men and 12 women. volleyball at the age of 12 and it's one of Total number of athletes: 144 men and 144 women the top three sports in Thailand now. All Total number of matches: 76, comprising of 38 men's and 38 women's matches. the five competitions this year will have Schedule: From Day 1-Day 16 (14/8 to 29/8 - 9:00 to 23:30). Three sessions per day, full crowds. Everyone loves to play and two matches per session. watch volleyball." Travel time from the Olympic Village: 35 minutes in special motorway lane.

FIVBFIVB X-Press X-PressNo 11N3o 103April May200 320023 DEVELOPMENT

THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DEVELOPMENT CENTRE taking note of the facilities provided to the participants in the different activi- The centre, which is currently being refur- ties organized by the Regional Develop- Development Centre the key to growth bished with the latest equipment and facil- ment Centre. ities, has hosted seminars for coaches of A recent upsurge in the growth of volley- Volleyball and Beach Volleyball, as well as ball in the Dominican Republic is testa- a much-needed course on the Volleyball ment to the popularity of the sport of vol- Information Service (VIS) for the person- leyball and the role the Development nel who will be working during the Pan Centre is playing in the South American American Games competitions in August. country. "We had Cuban Justo Morales, Dominican Jorge Perez Vento and Argentinean Díaz Bancalari as the Volleyball instructors for participants, in levels I and II, from Colom- bia, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Japan, Curacao and Dr. Rubén Acosta during his inspection Dominican Republic," Mr Ramirez said. visit to the Domincan Republic "We are very proud of the Centre because Development Centre we have been able to improve the quality of our sport in the region. Our classrooms For more information contact: have hosted the most prestigious techni- cians of the FIVB." Mail address Ave. San Vicente de Paul Susan Gozanski from USA, lecturing at a The VIS course was divided into two ses- esq. C/ Marcos del Rosario (Estacion seminar held in the Domincan Republic sions, theoretical and practical and was Shell Aurora) Development Centre directed by Mr. Pablo Guanez of LOS MINA, SANTO DOMINGO, DN Argentina République Dominicaine

Another big event was the First World Tel: Seminar of Sports Medicine Applied to Since opening in 1997 the Centre has been +1 (809) 596 20 46; +1 (809) 788 5719 a source of development for coaches, ref- Volleyball with 145 participants. Fax: erees, statisticians, sports administrators +1 (809) 596 61 52 and medical doctors throughout the On the upcoming schedule for the centre is NORCECA zone. They really have kept a refining course for referees, scorers and the ball flying. line officials, a seminar oriented to mem- bers of junior and youth teams on the issue Nelson Ramirez, director of the Centre of banned substances and the unveiling of Building located in the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic the centre in August with its new fittings. Tomorrow Park in Santo Domingo, says that all the Today! achievements are in a big part thanks to Dr. Ruben Acosta H. and his wife Mrs. the support obtained from FIVB and the Malú Acosta made an inspection visit and NORCECA Confederation. received plenty of information about its functional process as he was interested in

VOLLEYBALL COMPETITIONS AROUND THE WORLD IN MAY Asia Q/T for World Junior Women's U20 Volleyball Championship Women May 1-7 Srisaket South America South American Clubs Cup Women May 6-11 La Paz Europe Senior European Championships: Qualification Round Category A Men May 09-11 various venues Africa Cup of Clubs Champions Men May 12-22 Cairo South America South American Clubs Cup Men May 13-18 Quito South America South American Beach Volleyball Championships Women May 14-16 Santiago de Chile Asia Q/T for World Junior Men's U21 Volleyball Championship Men May 15-22 Taicang South America Q/T for World Junior Men's U21 Volleyball Championship Men May 16-18 Caracas FIVB World League - Intercontinental Rounds Men May 16 - June 29 Various Cities Asia 5th AVC Cup Men's Club Volleyball Tournament Men May 18-24 Jakarta Europe Q/T for World Junior Women's U20 Volleyball Championship Women May 21-25 various venues Europe Q/T for World Junior Men's U21 Volleyball Championship Men May 21-25 various venues South America Q/T for World Junior Women's U20 Volleyball Championship Women May 22-25 Lima Beach Volleyball CAVB Beach Volley Men May 29-June 5 Alexandria Europe Senior European Championships: Qualification Round Category B Men May 31 - June 8 various venues Europe Senior European Championships: Qualification Round Category A Women May 31 - June 8 various venues Europe Senior European Championships: Qualification Round Category B Women May 31 - June 29 various venues

4 FIVB X-Press No 113 April 2003 VOLLEYBALL CONFEDERATION NEWS CEV NEWS: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS AVC NEWS: India make use of home advantage in Asian EUROPE: Past and Present! oration with Eurosport also made this top Youth Championship flight volleyball accessible to 100 million The Indesit European Champions' households from December 2002 to March 2003. Hosts India and League, bringing Volleyball to television Thailand were the and the broader public, is perhaps the "This professional event management only sides to have perfect example of the dynamism of the confirmed their European Volleyball Confederation. The adds value for clubs and CEV partners" said Mr Meyer. The integration of their semifinal places in Men's Final Four, played before 30,000 the latest news from spectators in Milan, Italy was one of the successful marketing and communica- the Asian Youth (boys) Volleyball most important events of the CEV's 30th tion project has allowed CEV to achieve Anniversary. one of their highest priorities - a common Championship held in Visakhapatnam. visual identity and brand suitable for On 21st March 2003, CEV President Mr promoting Volleyball. As the Xpress went to print India had André Meyer opened the festivities of the just beaten Chinese-Taipei 3-0 and Thai- CEV jubilee year in Milan attended by 36 CEV Awards:Most significant land had beaten Qatar by the same score National Federations and 26 Presidents players in Group A to progress through to the of affiliated Federations. He celebrated Andrea Giani, Italy, 33, has represented playoffs with four and five points the creation of the CEV on 9th Sept. 1973, Italy in four Olympic respectively. Chinese-Taipei and Qatar and the foundation of a responsible insti- Games, winning a sil- were level on three points apiece. tution organizing Volleyball in Europe. ver and a bronze medal, four World Champi- The CEV replaced an organization cre- onships with three vic- ated at the World Congress of the FIVB in tories, two European Moscow in 1962, named "Commission Championships suc- Sportive Européenne". One year later, at cesses and seven World the European Championships in League titles out of 11 attempts. He was Bucharest, Romania, European federa- the 1995 world player of the year and the tions held their first General Assembly best player in Europe in 1999. and elected their first nine member Board of Administration. At that point Paola Cardullo, Italy. The young Italian Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Israel were libero Paula Cardullo, 21, still attached to this European commis- is one of Italy's hottest sion. properties. She received the Credit Suisse Fair Play With a constant increase in the number of Award at the Women's The Asian Youth Championships in India affiliated federations and with a more World Championships in clearly defined management of their Germany last year, which Italy won, and was labeled sports activities, the five continental com- In Group B, defending champions Iran missions, at the 1972 World Congress in as the most brilliant star of the tourna- ment, with excellent reception and virtually guaranteed a spot in the semifi- Munich, decided to create more compe- nals after beating Australia 3-0. tent institutions called "confederations" defense. She made her international which led to the creation, on 9th Septem- debut in 2001 and has 45 caps to her name. Nick name "Pally". It was Iran's third victory from as many ber 1973 in Scheveningen, the Nether- games to leave them one point clear of lands, of the "Confédération Européenne DPR Korea, China and Australia. A win de Volleyball". Paul Laciga, Switzerland, 32, with part- ner and brother Martin, is against China in their final match will confirm their playoff place. Today's European volleyball goes far one of the stars of the Beach beyond organizing top rate competitions; Volleyball circuit. Two late they strive to position themselves well season wins in Spain saw In another Group B match, China's 3-1 with the media and with the public, with them leap to fifth on the win over winless Korea kept alive its the Indesit European Champions' 2002 rankings. Paul has slim hope of progressing. However, they League emerging as one of the jewels of been on the circuit since had to overcome Iran in the final round European volleyball competitions. 1995 and has six tourna- while DPR Korea, who were on the same ment titles to his name. points as China, were due to face the The CEV, its federations and partner winless Korean side in their final match. clubs now have three successful editions Annamarie Solazzi, Italy, ranked 23rd in behind them during which volleyball has the world scored her best become more attractive, more profes- finish on the Beach Volley- www.fivb.org/ sional and attracts more media attention. ball World Tour last year, It is now a true spectacle. This annual with partner Laura Brus- competition is played by 20 men's and 16 chini, was fifth. At 37 she is For more news and updates visit women's teams around Europe for a total now one of the veterans of our website at: www. fivb.org/ of 132 matches that attracted more than the Tour, since making her 500 TV hours in Europe. The new collab- debut in 1994 but she has also been one of the most consistent performers.

FIVB X-Press No 110313 AMaypril 22002003 5 CONFEDERATION NEWS 5 European countries in African CAVB NEWS: ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFYING Volleyball Gala The CAVB has extended an invitation to Politics affect zone three five European countries to share in its Three qualification qualification tour inaugural African Volleyball Gala men's zones for the All championship that will be held in Nige- African Games were The African Zone 3 qualification in Burk- ria on July 18 to 25. completed over the ina Faso was postponed last month due past month with to political problems between two of the Spain, Poland, France, Portugal and sides due to compete. Ghana, Botswana Greece have all received invitations but and Eqypt all con- to date only the Portuguese and Polish The Ivory Coast national federation teams have ensured their participation. firming their spots in the men's draw decided not to send their men's and and Ghana and Mozambique progress- women's teams to play in Burkina Faso ing in the womens section. from March 24-29 due to the political Meanwhile, Africa will have strong rep- instability between the two nations. resentation from the likes of Egypt, who The 10 qualifying teams who will con- was Africa's representative in the last world championship in Argentina 2002, test the finals of the All Africa Games in The problems were highlighted during Nigeria, and Tunisia. October will be made up of the seven an African football championship match zonal champions plus the titleholders in Burkina Faso in January when the Ivory Coast players were targeted by CAVB president Dr. Amr Elwani said the (Cameroon for the men and Kenya for Burkina Faso spectators throwing bottles Gala, which is being staged on the recom- the women) and the hosts from 1999 and stones during a match against Egypt. mendation of FIVB president Dr. Rubén and this year's hosts - in this case, South Acosta to help Africa produce teams Africa and Nigeria. Since Togo have already withdrawn due capable of competing at the highest level, to financial problems the Group 3 qualifi- will be perfect preparation for all the cation tournament will now only be African teams ahead of the African played with three teams; Ghana, Benin and the host Burkina Faso. Nations championship, which starts soon after on August 1 in Egypt. The African CAVB has decided not to change the Nations championship will decide the organizer after officials from the Burkina African representative in the World Cup. Faso Federation assured the safety of all The Gala will also be important for Nige- the participating teams. ria as they prepare to host the finals of the All Africa Games in October. Togo Volleyball Federation news

The Togo Volleyball Federation (FTVB) El-AHLY Women set African The men’s African team in training voted in a new board of administration Record at their seventh congress held in Lome the first week of April. The El-Ahly women's volleyball team The Botswana men and the Mozam- All the clubs affiliated to the FTVB of Cairo set an African record last bique women teams qualified by fin- attended the congress as the financial month when they won their 20th suc- ishing second behind South Africa in and technical reports were presented cessive Egyptian League title. their Zone Six qualifying tournament before the new board was elected. in Zimbabwe at the end of March. This incredible feat was made even Mr. Sewa Modeste Prince Agbodjan more astonishing considering the fact Since South Africa automatically quali- was elected as a new president in suc- they went through the latest edition of fies for the Games as hosts of the last All cession of Mr. Charles Panou, who the league without losing a set. Africa Games in 1999, Botswana and retired because of his new position as Mozambique progress to the finals as the technical director of the Confedera- The final match of the league was the next best teams. tion Africane de Volleyball. Mr Panou against their arch rivals in all the local was also chosen as the representative of championships Zamalek and the the FTVB for all international volley- champions won 3-0 (25-15, 25-10, 25- The Egyptian men's team joined their ball matters. female counterparts in qualifying by 17). seeing off three other nations in Zone 5. The new elected board. Egypt beat the hosts Kenya 3-1, Sudan President: M. Sewa Modeste Prince Following their title win, El-Ahly will 3-0 and Ethiopia 3-0. Agbodjan now compete in the Egyptian Super 1st vice president: Mme Akpé Kande- Cup with three clubs; Zamalek, Shams, Diabo Meanwhile, the Ghana men and 2nd vice president: M. Alakiléloudédé and Sporting in the form of one round- women teams cruised through Zone 3 Corneille Kpatcha robin competition. qualifying in April after beating Burk- Secretary: M. Ayaovi ( Gaucher ) ina Faso home and away. After Ivory Babanawo The Super Cup will provide good Joint secretary: Mme Nathalie Dja- preparation for the El-Ahly team Coast pulled out due to security prob- tougbé Noameshie lems and Benin withdrew at the last Treasurer: M. Sam Ahiati before it represents Egypt in the minute, the Ghana teams won both Joint Treasurer: M. Baba Ibrahima African Cup of Clubs' Champions, which will be held in Cairo in May. matches 3-0. Traore.Council: M. Ayi Kluse, M. Kowovi Akpoto-Kouglenou

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CONFEDERATION NEWS NORCECA NEWS Arnie Ball selected as USA Men's World University Games Head Coach ally for two years in Finland and Japan New assistant coach for USA Men’s National Team before returning to BYU to complete his master's degree in exercise science in SPRINGS, Colo. 1998. - Veteran colle- Hugh McCutcheon, former giate volleyball Brigham Young University coach Arnie Ball assistant coach has been AVP's Jeff David meets with USA Volleyball Staff has been hired as an assistant coach selected as the for the USA men's national head coach of volleyball team, USA Vol- COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Jeff David, the Director of Grassroots Mar- the 2003 USA leyball has announced. He men's World takes up his duties on April 15. keting for the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP), met with the USA University Volleyball staff recently. David had Games team that McCutcheon has been a volunteer assis- will compete in tant coach for the men's national team been in town for a High Performance Directors Meeting at the United States Daegu, Korea, over the past two summers and assisted from Aug. 21-31, at the 2001 World League, the 2002 World Olympic Training Centre. David is the Arnie Ball second member of the AVP to person- USA Volleyball Championships and on five international has announced. With this appointment tours. He has also served as the head ally meet with the USAV staff in the last three months. In December 2002, Chief the USA men's World University coach of the USA Boys Youth National Games team gain the services of a vet- Team in 2000 and 2001. Marketing Officer, Bruce Binkow, came to Colorado Springs to meet with eran coach of rich experience to pre- pare them for the tournament. "I am pleased Hugh was available and the organization. interested in joining our staff," said Team "I am very appreciative of (Team USA USA Head Coach Doug Beal. "I think his coach) Doug Beal, USA Volleyball, the background and experience more than United States Olympic Committee and qualify him for this position. He under- IPFW," said Ball, who has served as stands our system and he is familiar with head coach of the USA team at the our players. All of those factors helped World University Games in 1989 and as make this (hiring) an easy decision." assistant in 1985, 1991 and 1997. McCutcheon was the head coach of the At the last summer World University Vienna Hotvolleys in Austria for two sea- Games in Beijing, China, in 2001, the sons, taking the team to victory in the United States, led by current national 2001-02 Inter-Liga, Austrian Cup and team members Dave McKienzie, Jim Austrian League championships. He (From L-R) USA Volleyball Director of Polster, Chris Seiffert and Mac Wilson, worked there with USA national team Bech Programs John Kessel, USAV Chief went undefeated (7-0) en route to win- players Rich Lambourne, Dave McKien- Executive Officer Rebecca Howard, AVP ning its first-ever gold medal at the zie, Adam Naeve, and Bran- event. don Taliaferro. He also coached the first Director of Grassroots Marketing Jeff Austrian team to ever beat an Italian A1 David, USAV Associate Executive Director Margie Mara Ball will have former head coach of the opponent. USA Men's Junior National Team Andy Read as his assistant. Beal has "I'm excited to work with Doug, Rob Earlier this month, the AVP and USA described Read as "a very, very tal- (Browning), and of course, all of the play- ented and qualified head coach" who ers," said McCutcheon. "I think we can Volleyball announced a new working arrangement meant to further increase works well with the age group have a good summer, get qualified (for involved. the 2004 Summer Olympics) and look for- the popularity of the beach game. The ward to Athens next year. two organizations have formed a working committee comprised of four Once the team is selected, they will members from the AVP and four mem- begin training in late June at the United McCutcheon, a native of Christchurch, States Olympic Training Center in Col- New Zealand, played on the New bers from USA Volleyball meeting by conference call every two weeks. orado Springs, Colo., along with the Zealand junior and senior national teams USA men's national team. from 1988-90 before heading to the United States. He was also a member of "I am very excited about the progress New Zealand's national team in 1996 and we're making, and I like the direction The World represented his country on the FIVB we're moving in," said David. "I think University Games Beach Volleyball World Tour in 1997. He it's great for both of our organizations. Mascot played for BYU from 1991-1993 after transferring from the University of Can- terbury in New Zealand. "After meeting the staff of USA Volley- ball, I see that they are just as dedicated In 1993 he earned honorable mention All- to the growth and success of the sport, America honors after leading the team in and that benefits the beach athletes," www.fivb.org/ kills (476) and hitting percentage (.337) David added. "From the (beach) ath- and averaging 1.5 digs and 1.2 blocks per lete's perspective, they had a lot of Sign up for Xpress by sending game. After receiving his bachelor's questions that are now getting an email to [email protected] degree in physical education from BYU answered…and that's what it's all in 1993, McCutcheon played profession- about…the athletes." FIVB X-Press No 113 April 2003 7 Confederation News

CONFEDERATION NEWS Brazilian beach volleyball scene is one CSV NEWS of the strongest in the world. Behar belongs to the brilliant generations of Brazilians medallists that now make We will have to watch them, and the USA the South American Tour so competi- CRUNCH TIME FOR THE "BOYS tive. The South American Beach Volley FROM BRAZIL" as well. The Americans showed what they can do when they beat us during Tour continues with round four in the World Championship last year." Margarita Island and San Juan in Brazilian Venezuela. national team Brazil dominate latest round on coach Bernardo Meanwhile, the Confederation of Rezende (pic- the South American Beach Volley Tour South American Volleyball confirmed tured left) has the South American Beach Volleyball labeled the next Championships, for men and women, 12 months a year The beautiful beaches of Rio de Janeiro in will serve as qualifying tournaments of survival as his team prepares to launch for the , which an assault on the World League, the Brazil were the latest venue to welcome all will be held in Santo Domingo from World Cup and the Olympics. Brazil are August 4-16. coming off the back of their first ever the stars of the South World Championship title in Argentina American Beach Vol- ley Tour last month Santiago de Chile will be the venue for at the end of last season and the women's championships from May "Bernardinho" is hoping his team takes when men's and women's teams from 14-16 while the men's tournament will that form into this year's World League be held in Cochabamba in Bolivia on tournament, which starts on May 23. seven countries par- ticipated in round June 13-15. During the event in Chile, three of the tour. there will also be a Referee Clinic on "We must be better this year than 2002 Beach Volley. and first of all, we must get through the world title," Rezende said. "Last year was The city of Campos hosted two double very important to us but 2003 is a real gender tournaments with home advan- tage proving too much. Brazil was rep- Cuba hosts international seminar challenge. It is necessary to be careful and on Volleyball/Beach Volleyball not to create any illusions." Last year the resented in both finals. In the men's "Boys from Brazil" went down to Russia competition Harley and Fabio Luiz in the World League final 3-1 in front of saw off teams from Ecuador, Uruguay, The Cuban Federation of Volleyball their own fans at home. A result the Paraguay, Bolivia and Chile before and the Faculty of Physical Culture of extrovert and expressive Rezende will do beating compatriots Franco and Loiola Santiago de Cuba invite physical edu- his best to avoid as he prepares his side in an action-packed final. cation teachers, students, coaches, ath- for an important year stacked with key letes and other interested people to an matches, notably against Italy on May 30 open international seminar on volley- and June 20 in their World League Pool. ball and beach volleyball from Novem- ber 6-9 in Santiago de Cuba. The 42-year-old is leaving no room for error having already introduced his squad to a rigorous, two-session a day The purpose is to share and exchange pre-season training schedule. Although information and experiences in volley- some players are still in Europe playing ball and beach volleyball in an effort to for their clubs, Rezende has a squad of further promote the sport. Those inter- nine to put through their paces at the ested in participating are invited to moment with the likes of star spiker submit a 200-word summary of their André Nascimento, Murilo, Escadinha, particular field of interest with title, Rodrigao and Mauricio all joining the author/s, samples of audio visual aids training camp over the weekend. to be used in a presentation either by email or directly to the organizers "We are in a pre-Olympic year and we must play the World Cup in Japan. On before October 6, 2003. top of that we have the South American and Pan-American Championships. We 2000 Olympic Silver medallist Adriana Correspondence should be sent to: want to perform in all these events to the Behar in action MSc. Isabel L. Hamze Ruiz, (Deacon). best of our abilities bearing in mind our Tel: +53 (22) 642730; main objective is the World Cup." Besides Another Brazilian team won the email: [email protected], the traditional powerhouses of Russia women's title with Ana Richa and and Italy, Rezende says Cuba is a team to Renata winning gold after seeing off Dr.C. Amado J. Bode Yanes (Vice-Dean of teams from Venezuela and Bolivia. be weary of this year, especially at the Investigations, Improvement and Mas- Pan-American Games, which are due to Richa, former setter of the Brazilian National indoor team, is now giving tery).Tel: +53 (22)646204; be held in the Dominican Republic dur- email: [email protected] ing August. her all on the beach volleyball circuit. In the third tournament played on the "Cuba has a very young generation of Quissama beach, 2000 Olympic silver MSc. José E. Pavón Ramírez (Teaching players that are growing very quickly. medallist Adriana Behar with her part- Vice-Dean Physical Culture Faculty of Las ner Tatiana prevailed, proving that the Dunas) email: [email protected]

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