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Coup for Volleyball Australia with announcement of new Volleyroos coach
- Updated: December 15, 2016
Canberra, Australia, December 15, 2016 – Volleyball Australia has appointed Mark Lebedew as coach of the men’s Volleyroos for the next two years. Lebedew, who was the assistant coach of the Australian men’s team at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, has spent the past 15 years as coach and assistant coach in the toughest leagues in the world, including Poland, Germany and Italy.Quick links – Volleyball:FIVB.com – VolleyballFIVB.comLatest VideosFacebookTwitterInstagramMedia Guides His decision to return to Australia is a coup for Volleyball Australia, as Australia sets its sights on the 2018 World Championships, the 2017 Asian Championships and Tokyo 2020. “I was attracted to the chance to lead my home country to the success I have always dreamed, and to give back to Australian volleyball which has provided me with so many opportunities in my life,” Lebedew said. Lebedew has most recently coached top level Polish club, Jastrebski Wegiel, in one of the premiere competitions in the world. Lebedew will continue in his club coaching role, returning to Australia during the international season to take charge of the Volleyroos. “The workload will definitely be challenging, but challenge is refreshing, especially if something is your passion,” he said. “While on the surface there may be similarities, the working environments and groups aredifferent. And …
