Joanna Wolosz
When, where and why did you start to play volleyball?
“I started to play volley in Elblag, I chose it because also my brother played volley so I watched how he played and I fell in love in this sport.”
And why setter?
“It was not my choice to be a setter, my first coach gave me this position because I was not so tall when I started to play. I was 159 cm, like libero.”
Talk about your experiences in Poland, above all in Wroclaw and Bielsko-Biala.
“I don’t have so much experience. Wroclaw has been the first professional team where I played and after sport school it has been really the best choice for me because I played all the time and learned so much. After two seasons in Wroclaw I went to BKS Bielsko Biała and also there I spent good time. I played at little higher level and with very good players like Natalia Bamber, Agata Sawicka or Milada Bergrova. It was really good time for me.”
Why did you choose Busto Arsizio?
“To play in Italian league it was my dream and when I heard that they wanted me I was so happy and I didn’t think to much if I should go or not. So, I made decision so fast. For me the Italian league is one of the best in Europe and here you can learn more than anywhere.
Which are your goals for next season in Italy?
“I want to be much better than now and get a lot of experience here. And I hope that I can help my new team to win a medal!”
It’s your first experience outsite Poland. Are you worried?
“Of course I’m worried, it’s my first time outside Poland but I hope that it will be good. I will try to learn Italian language to have better contact with other players and coaches. I’m worried but it’s my dream so now I want to give my best.”
What is your strong point? What do you think you can improve?
“I don’t know what is my strong point… Maybe.. I like to make tip in second touch! I don’t know, really. And for sure I can improve everything. I think, I have to. For example to set the high ball much better than now.
Have you got a favourite volleyball player (a role model in volleyball)?
“My idol is Fofao the Brazilian setter. I think she is still the best setter in the world and I would like play just at 50% of her possibilities.”
Talk about your experience in National team (Wgp, European championships).
“In this season we didn’t play so good. We had new team and new coach, so I think we need time. But I hope that in near future we’ll start to be better team and to win something.”
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