In case Chennai Spartans (CS) suffers a stumbling block during the inaugural edition of the Pro Volleyball League, it can turn to Rudy Verhoeff.
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“I have been talking a little bit with my teammates. The camaraderie has been great so far. I can’t wait to meet the boys, staff and everybody involved in the club. It is going to be a fantastic February for me,” Rudy told DT Next.
The Chennai-based franchise will compete in a couple of round-robin clashes at the city’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. On what he anticipates from the local faithful during those twin encounters, the 29-year-old added, “I expect big crowds and I want them to give us the emotional support and motivation to beat other teams. It’s always a privilege and a pleasure to play in front of your home fans.”
Rudy represented Trinity Western Spartans for a period of five years during the initial stages of his career. Incidentally in the PVL player draft, he was picked up by a side that holds the same nickname. After deciding to travel from the attractive Alberta to incredible India, a route which spans about 12,500 kilometres, he was maybe destined to head into such a team. “Once it picked me, I was super happy. We have a saying at the Trinity Western – ‘Once a Spartan, always a Spartan’. It’s a special feeling and I am proud to wear the logo on my chest again. I will be bringing some of my gear, so that we can take photos of both the sets.”
Ruslans Sorokins was snapped up by CS as the second foreign player in the 12-man squad. Asked about the value the experienced Latvian will bring to the side, he stated, “I don’t know him personally yet. He is going to be a fantastic addition. His experience and skill level will definitely help us.”
The Indian team sits outside the top-100 in the FIBA rankings. But, the middle blocker was of the opinion that a lot of domestic players will profit from the PVL. “Let us take Canada for example. Once our national team was on television for a long duration, people got to know about it better and it also attracted the youngsters. The league will be of huge benefit not only for the young players but also for the current crop as they get to rub shoulders with international stars. It will inspire the next generation to take up volleyball as their sport.”
(The matches of the inaugural edition of the Pro Volleyball League will be telecast live on Sony SIX and Sony Ten 3 and will be streamed live on Sony LIV)
Possessing a sumptuous array of skills, the overseas signing is capable of steadying the ship with his significant showing. In the past, Rudy’s resolute blocks have revitalised outfits and rattled opposition players in riveting rallies. The Canadian international can’t wait to connect with his counterparts in Chennai ahead of the PVL 2019.
“I have been talking a little bit with my teammates. The camaraderie has been great so far. I can’t wait to meet the boys, staff and everybody involved in the club. It is going to be a fantastic February for me,” Rudy told DT Next.
The Chennai-based franchise will compete in a couple of round-robin clashes at the city’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. On what he anticipates from the local faithful during those twin encounters, the 29-year-old added, “I expect big crowds and I want them to give us the emotional support and motivation to beat other teams. It’s always a privilege and a pleasure to play in front of your home fans.”
Rudy represented Trinity Western Spartans for a period of five years during the initial stages of his career. Incidentally in the PVL player draft, he was picked up by a side that holds the same nickname. After deciding to travel from the attractive Alberta to incredible India, a route which spans about 12,500 kilometres, he was maybe destined to head into such a team. “Once it picked me, I was super happy. We have a saying at the Trinity Western – ‘Once a Spartan, always a Spartan’. It’s a special feeling and I am proud to wear the logo on my chest again. I will be bringing some of my gear, so that we can take photos of both the sets.”
Ruslans Sorokins was snapped up by CS as the second foreign player in the 12-man squad. Asked about the value the experienced Latvian will bring to the side, he stated, “I don’t know him personally yet. He is going to be a fantastic addition. His experience and skill level will definitely help us.”
The Indian team sits outside the top-100 in the FIBA rankings. But, the middle blocker was of the opinion that a lot of domestic players will profit from the PVL. “Let us take Canada for example. Once our national team was on television for a long duration, people got to know about it better and it also attracted the youngsters. The league will be of huge benefit not only for the young players but also for the current crop as they get to rub shoulders with international stars. It will inspire the next generation to take up volleyball as their sport.”
(The matches of the inaugural edition of the Pro Volleyball League will be telecast live on Sony SIX and Sony Ten 3 and will be streamed live on Sony LIV)