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Rejane Cannes, Beach Volleyball pioneer in Central America

 

   

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, February 25, 2016. – The NORCECA volleyball Confederation in joint effort with the International Volleyball Federation FIVB, contributes with the AFECAVOL zone with hiring the services of the FIVB/NORCECA instructor Rejane Cannes of Brazil, a Beach Volleyball pioneer.

 

The seven Central American countries will benefit from Rejane Cannes recognized experience during the next ten months, as an itinerary schedule has been established by the national federations grouped in AFECAVOL.

 

During her visits, Rejane will coordinate with coaches and physical education teachers a practical and theoretical program in accordance with each national federation’s needs, to elevate the game level of beach volleyball.

 

Cannes is a pioneer in her field; she began her volleyball career in 1990, making Brazil a worldwide authority in beach volleyball. She is in charge of a development center in Copacabana and has twenty years of experience as a player and ten years as a coach.

 

“I am proud to be part of the growth of beach volleyball in Brazil and now I have the opportunity to contribute with the expansion of this discipline around the world” said Cannes.

 

This project is part of Dr. Ary S. Graça initiative to generate more interest and players of beach volleyball. “The FIVB presidency along with NORCECA thru President Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, are creating solid basis for beach volleyball and this is the first step towards improving its development program” she indicated.

 

Rejane is known to be very active, energetic in the projects she has been part of and has high expectations for the Central American region; she is eager to contribute with technical commissions and players.

 

“My working plan includes proper technical, physical and psychological procedures; we will engage sessions with discipline and passion, not only from my side but the player’s side” added Rejane, who also shows enthusiasm for successful development exchange in AFECAVOL. 

 

The program is set for February thru November and began in Guatemala with Rejane’s arrival on January 31; followed by the visits to Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.