There are matches we win on the scoreboard and matches we win through the people we have beside us. Today we are writing a different article. An article dedicated not to the girls who jump to block or hit the decisive attack, but to two people who aren’t part of any line-up, yet are core pillars of the TEAM.
The big Volleyball Forever family is defined by the dedication of those behind the court, and September begins with the chance to publicly thank those without whom our club’s engine wouldn’t run the same way!
Flaviu: the serious teenager who grew up with us and became a key person
On 2 September we marked a very special moment: Flaviu came of age!
Present since the very first steps of our project, Flaviu is the perfect example of seriousness, devotion and pure passion for volleyball. He started as a dedicated athlete at practice and, over time, through hard work and exceptional maturity, became a true “jack of all trades” – and when we say that, we mean things done to an impeccable standard!
Whether he’s acting as assistant coach, carefully analysing data as a statistician, refereeing on the line or sorting out organisational details in the hall in a second, Flaviu is the person you can always rely on, with your eyes closed. And we are sure he will help us even more in the future as we keep progressing.
Dear Flaviu, happy birthday! Thank you for every hour you have given the club! We are sure your path will always be intertwined with ours, and we are immensely proud that you are part of our team! We all wish you to fulfil your dreams and have the very best!
Liviu: the “lungs” of the stands and the voice that gives us energy at every match
In completely random order, our other birthday boy today is Liviu – one of those extraordinary parents who make children’s big achievements possible.
His daily rhythm is a real marathon: he constantly rushes between a demanding job and practices to support both his daughters, who play at our club in different age groups, goes with them to every tournament in the country and puts all his energy into serving the group. Liviu is literally one of the “lungs” of our community, the man who pumps enthusiasm and optimism into the tough moments.
And if you’ve ever been to one of our matches, you’ve surely heard the echo that has already become the club’s trademark. The unmistakable cheer “Bine, ZOE!” (“Well done, ZOE!”) – which has become our emblem and lucky charm on court – is entirely down to him!
Dear Liviu, we wish you a warm “Happy birthday!”, good health, strength and many more spectacular tournaments lived together! And of course, the steadiest of hands as you honour your Hippocratic oath!
Thank you for being the TEAM behind the team!
No matter how spectacular the points at the net, how tight the set endings or how many trophies we collect, our success isn’t measured only in the numbers on the scoreboard. It is measured in the quality of the people who wear the Volleyball Forever colours, on and off the court.
Without Flaviu’s rigour, calm and discipline, our day-to-day running would be much harder. Without Liviu’s endless energy, unconditional dedication and voice, our stands wouldn’t have the same soul. They are living proof that a volleyball club isn’t just the six players on court, but a whole network of invisible dedication, passion and friendship that keeps the girls together and ready to win.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing to give your time, energy and passion to this project! We are stronger, more united and better because we have you with us day after day, match after match, tournament after tournament.
Happy birthday to you both! May we always remain a united family! 💜💜💜🎂🏐
