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during his playing career, including winning the Arab championship, the African championship, and participating in the volleyball World Cup.
In addition to his playing career, Coach Abdou has also spent five years coaching volleyball.
João Lobo’s journey in the world of volleyball began in 1998 when he first picked up the ball and started playing competitively. Over the next nine years, he honed his skills and became an accomplished player in his own right.
However, his passion for the game did not stop there. In 2008, he decided to take his love for volleyball to the next level and transitioned into coaching.
Since then, Joao has made a name for himself as a skilled coach who has led his teams to numerous victories and accolades. One of his most notable achievements to date was his team’s impressive win at the 2019 UAAK (Universities Athletics Association in Kuwait) championship, where his male team emerged as champions, and the female team finished as runners-up.
He was also named Coach of the Year in his home club in Portugal in 2016!
Luka Jankovic first started in Club Valjevo where he helped win the prestigious First League of Serbia championship and the second league of Serbia, demonstrating his exceptional coaching abilities and commitment to..
Second League in 2016 and winning the first round of the cup in 2018, 2019, and 2020. In 2019, he also won the First Serbian League B and the university championship in 2017. In 2021, he completed his degree in Sport and Physical Education in Niš and began coaching at his hometown club before moving to Dubai.
Minja Stanimirovic has been involved in volleyball since 2008. Over the years, she has honed her skills and developed a passion for the game. She has had the opportunity to play in two different cities, gaining valuable experience and knowledge along the way.
She then decided to continue playing as a setter in De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde for 4 years. Before finishing her degree, she played semi-professionally for different club teams such as F2 Logistics Cargo Movers, Cignal HD Spikers and Marinerang Pilipina Lady Skippers. She achieved significant accomplishments such as winning the Philippine Super Liga 2018 Grand Prix — Silver Medal, among others. She also pursued her professional volleyball career with Cignal HD Spikers while being the Head Coach for De La Salle University – Integrated School. And most recently, she was a part of a club team here in Dubai and played for the UAE Volleball League where they finished 4th place in the season.
and cups for cadet and junior categories, as well as the Asian Men’s U20 Championship in Taipei, China. With his team, Coach Raoof also secured 3rd place in the Arab Junior Championship in Morocco and the Gulf Junior Championship in Oman and won 1st place in the Gulf Championship for Youth National Teams in Saudi Arabia.
With a passion for the sport, Coach Raoof hopes to inspire and motivate the next generation of volleyball players. His goal is to instil in his students the same love and dedication that he has for the game and to help them achieve their dreams and aspirations.
Tamara spent three years working as a volleyball coach in Serbia, while also playing in the second league. During her high school years, she played for the national team at the World School Championship. Tamara’s impressive skills also earned her third place in the junior category of the Beach League of Belgrade. Her experience and dedication have helped her become a successful coach who inspires young players to achieve their potential.
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