The Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) confirmed Bernardo Rezende, the current technical coordinator for Brazil’s men’s teams, as the head coach of the Brazilian Men’s National Team. This announcement comes from the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV), following Renan Dal Zotto’s departure from the team.
Bernardinho is no stranger to Olympic glory. His impressive track record includes a silver medal as a player in Los Angeles 1984, two bronze medals coaching the women’s national team (Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000), and a notable collection of medals coaching the men’s team: two golds (Athens 2004 and Rio 2016) and two silvers (Beijing 2008 and London 2012).
Radamés Lattari, president of the CBV, expressed delight in having a professional of Bernardinho’s caliber and reputation guiding Brazilian volleyball. Bernardinho’s role as the technical coordinator for both the adult and junior men’s teams, aiming towards the 2024, 2028, and 2032 Olympics, continues alongside his new coaching responsibilities.
Bernardinho, currently the coach of Sesc Flamengo in the Bet7k Superliga women’s league, accepted the dual role with enthusiasm. He respects Renan’s decision to step down for personal reasons and acknowledges the strong foundation left for the team. Bernardinho plans to discuss his vision and strategy for the national team after the conclusion of the Superliga.
With this new chapter, Bernardinho is set to mark his eighth appearance at the Olympics, a testament to his enduring impact and success in the world of volleyball. The Brazilian team, under his experienced guidance, looks forward to making a strong impact at Paris 2024.
