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Massimo Botti Named Germany Men's Volleyball Head Coach Through 2028

The Italian arrives with strong club credentials to steer a three-year build-up to Los Angeles 2028.

Overview

  • Germany’s volleyball federation confirmed the 52-year-old, currently coaching Asseco Resovia Rzeszow, on a contract running to 2028.
  • The federation set the goal for Botti to guide the men’s team to qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
  • Botti, a former middle blocker, has collected notable club honors including Poland’s championship and the CEV Challenge Cup with Bogdanka LUK Lublin and Italy’s cup with Gas Sales Piacenza.
  • DVV chief coach Christian Dünnes highlighted that Botti has not led a national team before but credited his success across different clubs and leagues.
  • He succeeds Michal Winiarski, who stepped down in November citing personal reasons and the strain of dual roles, with the 2026 European Championship serving as a key near-term target.