On Sunday, the President Vito Gaudiano’s welcome and best wishes for the new season opened a year of volleyball in Matera. And on Monday, it was time for the boys to start sweating under the watchful eyes of athletic trainer Pascal Sabato and coach Vincenzo Mastrangelo.

“If we work well, I am sure the results will come – said the head coach – I have a deep roster of experienced players and promising youngsters, and above all a group of professionals, I am sure there won’t be any incomprehension between us along the way”.