Giovanni Guidetti
The North Italian talked to us about the German recipe of success and his mentality.
Giovanni Guidetti has been the coach of the German national team since 2006, but can’t get enough of his job; Volleyball is his life:
“I enjoy to work with young players every day and construct a team, with my club Vakifbank Istanbul in Turkey and the German national team.”
Germany has been playing till now with a strong and spirited performance at the 29th Montreux Volley Masters and proved big team spirit: The believe for the victory has always been one of the big characteristics.
“We never give up, even if we have to fight against a big deficit, we believe in our own power and want to win.”
More than just one proof of the big fighting spirit of the team with young talents. “It’s not funny to work without a good atmosphere in the team”, Guidetti explained.
The German team has been shining at the Montreux Volley Masters as a strong collective and not only because of outstanding individualists.
“We want to work hard, even harder as the other teams”, the 41 years old Italian explains.
The head coach even created a special plan for the season. For once, the players weren’t allowed to go on holidays right away. They had to join the national team first and play the 29th Montreux Volley Masters and the European-League in Stuttgart. After these tournaments they will get there well deserved vacation.
„During holidays, they shouldn’t touch any ball and just free their minds. Only their physical condition needs to stay strong.“ After all they have a big goal: The FIVB Women’s World Championship in Italy.
The Italian lives between the cultures; he was born and grew up in Italy, lives in Turkey and works a lot in Germany. Nevertheless, Giovanni Guidetti has never forgotten his roots, at least the culinary ones:
“I still prefer Pizza to Döner Kebab and Currywurst.”
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