Netherlands to Start Training with 28 Players

Netherlands women’s team coach Felix Koslowski has announced his first selection for the 2023 national team season. According to the Dutch Volleyball Federation, 28 players is selected for now, but the list will be reduced to 25 players before the start of VNL.

The Dutch Volleyball Federation further reports that the team will start their first training session on April 17. However, some players may not be able to join the training that day, as they may still be competing in the club volleyball season.

Anne Buijs, who decided to take a break from the national team, will be one of the absentee of the team. (For more details, please read: https://volleypolis.com/anne-buijs-announces-a-break-from-netherlands-national-team/)

The Dutch volleyball team will first compete in the Volleyball Nations League this year. According to the federation, team coach Koslowski said it would be a good time for him to adapt to the team culture and transfer his philosophy to the team. After VNL, the team will also compete in EuroVolley 2023 in August, as well as the Paris 2024 Qualifier in September.

List of players:

Outside hitter: Fleur Savelkoel, Celeste Plak (also opposite), Jolien Knollema, Jolijn de Haan, Marrit Jasper, Nika Daalderop, Iris Vos (also opposite), Hester Jasper

Middle blocker: Juliet Lohuis, Demi Korevaar, Indy Baijens, Tessa Polder, Britte Stuut, Eline Timmerman

Setter: Sarah van Aalen, Britt Bongaerts, Laura Dijkema, Kim Klein Lankhorst, Fleur Mainders

Opposite: Elles Dambrink, Iris Scholten, Famke Boonstra, Nova Marring, Vera Mulder

Libero: Kirsten Knip, Myrthe Schoot, Florien Reesink, Romy Brokking

(Source: Dutch Volleyball Federation)

(Featured image source: Volleyball World)

(Written by Boris CHUNG Bok Man)