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Melis Durul for WoV – “Giovanni Guidetti is the unique coach”

by WoV

The 23-year-old Melis Durul is for sure one of the players that volleyball fans will follow in the future. This girl is a real treasure of Vakifbank.

Melis Durul

Melis

Because of the big stars in Vakifbank, Melis doesn’t have many chances to be on the court but when she gets it, she uses it well. In one sentence, she is satisfied with the treatment in the club.

How does it feel like to be a member of Vakifbank, one of the best teams in the world?

I’m so glad to be part of this amazing team. It’s a privilege to play in this club. Vakıfbank means a lot to me It is really hard to explain how lucky and happy I am.”

Is it difficult to play under pressure, since everyone expects only trophies from Vakifbank?

By the time you are getting used to playing under pressure. On the other hand, you realize the  pressure has also positive effects on your performance such as; it makes you stronger and also you learn how to resist the pressure.”

How would you rate your performances so far this season?

Ups!! Normally I really do not like to talk about myself but I will try to respond it in my best way. I have improved a lot and I am still improving in these days. When I make a comparison of my performance between nowadays and the last years I think I did a pretty good job on my performance. Especially I have made a progress in my individual skills. I have learned so many new things from Giovanni and I am still learning. I thank all coaches who have developed, taught and believed in me and I want to thank my teammates who helped me to improve myself in this process.”

Which teams are main contenders for the trophy in the CEV Champions League?

We have just completed our group in the 1st row. Next game is against Volero Zurich, actually Champions League has started right now I can say that all teams are strong and all games will be so compelling. I hope we will get the cup after these tough games.”

What impact does Giovanni Guidetti have on the players?

Giovanni is the unique coach that who has the ability to make empathy and give a trust to all players that he has. He knows how to be a team and how important to be a team that’s why he is so successful.”

Would you like to play one day outside Turkey?

Playing abroad is one of my dreams I hope one day it will happen.”

Are you still chasing some dreams in volleyball?

“I am still chasing my dreams until I stop my career. For example; Vakıfbank was a club that I was dreaming of, now I am the member of my dream club.”

What would be your message for young volleyball players?

First of all, you should be aware of yourself and discover your abilities whereas you should be confident and you have to stay strong in every condition. Trust yourself and never give up! Never stop improving yourself. Once and for all ”Success is not achieved randomly, you should make a sacrifice to get it” never forget that!”


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