As he officially ends his journey as a volleyball player, France’s Stephane Antiga starts a new chapter as a volleyball coach and will now focus on Poland’s men’s national team.
Over the weekend, Antiga and his Polish club team, Skra Belchatow, won the 2013/2014 Polish League and the 38 year old outside hitter describes it as “The Perfect Ending”.
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His resume as an athlete includes the following achievements:
National Team Highlights
2 European Championship Silver Medals in 2003 and 2009
1 World Championship Bronze Medal in 2002
1 World League Silver Medal in 2006
Professional Highlights
7 French League Titles
2 Spanish League Titles
5 Polish League Titles
1 Champions League Gold Medal with Paris Volley in 2001
2 Champions League Bronze Medals in 2008 and 2010 with Skra Belchatow
2 FIVB World Club Championship Silver Medals in 2009 and 2011 with Skra Belchatow
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Quote from FIVB during Antiga’s official presentation as the new coach of Poland:
“I feel very honored to be given the opportunity to work with the Polish national team. This role is something new for me and even though I assume that this appointment is a major surprise for all of you, I am very pleased. We have a lot of hard work to do to qualify for the Final Round of the 2015 European Championship first and then to perform well at the FIVB Men’s World Championship. This event taking place here in Poland is approaching very fast. I will try to put together a very solid group including all players who will be available for the national team. The most important things I will insist on are mutual respect, trust, communication, and – above all – hard work.”
Merci Stephane for all the volleyball memories!
We wish you the best as you start a new journey!
More Power and Good Luck!
(image: FIVB)