ALL NATIONS – VOLLEYBALL TESTIMONIALS

On behalf of the London Volleyball Association I would say that everyone welcomes this tournament.

It is a great event that allows people who normal mingle with the international population of London, to actually stand up for their country or area of origin and to play against other similar groups. As a consequence we have people who are normally team mates competing against each other, and even people who have a natural competitive enmity to actually play alongside those who at home they long to compete against and defeat.

It is a wonderful. friendly event, despite being sporting and competitive. The styles of play of the national groups shines through, and the spectators have as much enjoyment as the players.

I would recommend it to players, officials and fans.

Charllie

Player's View:

As a player, the tournament puts you with a group of players that you would not usually play with so again, this is not about the ability of one or two players, but the ability of the group to play well together - Danny

It was very well planned and organised. Evidently you could see that a lot of players enjoyed themselves. - Ed

• Very good way of meeting volleyball players and also make new friends;
• Very good way of enhancing people understanding and awareness of the sport (given the 2012 Olympics, more of this events are needed);
• The only event in London that I am aware of, where so many people participated;
• More then one nation per team on certain occasions, is very good way of enhancing culture barriers among people and countries

From a player point of view:

• Positive point that each team had a chance to train together at least twice before the tournament;
• People willing to coach as well as to play;
• Good level of volleyball not only in the finals, but throughout the tournament.

James

Coaches View:

The tournament is a real challenge for any coach. Not only do you have to select a squad from a group you do not know, but you have to involve everyone you select.

Coaches have a real challenge as they have to develop the skill level of players over a very short period of time and then try to bring the group together into becoming a TEAM. So all these things make up a real challenge for any coach, but if you are a coach, these are the challenges you want.

This is a fun for all tournament (although at the semi and final stages it gets a little more serious). It brings the London Volleyball community together which is a great thing and every thing should be done to facility it so it continues to run. - Danny