Despite the cruel relegation in the A2 for a point after a brilliant second half of season, Castellana Grotte quickly found the enthusiasm and confidence to build something special for the future. Castellana looked for an ambitious coach to take over Gulinelli and found it in Luca Monti. The latter helped Monza to an impressive fourth place after his experience at Crema in the A2.

“I am extremely proud to take this new challenge – said coach Monti – Hopefully, this adventure will be full of satifaction. From the first time I met this team as opponent, I thought that was the kind of city and club that Italian volleyball really needed”.