Recently, as time has reached the end of 2024, the Chinese women's volleyball team has also concluded the World Club Cup competition, and the domestic league is in full swing at the final stage. For many fans, there is another big match to watch soon, which is the 2025 World League. Before the World League competition, everyone pays attention to the participating roster, but what they care most about is undoubtedly who will be the head coach.
Although it was not explicitly stated, after China's women's volleyball team failed in the Paris Olympics, Coach Cai Bin has not been seen much in public. Coupled with his average performance in several international competitions before, many fans have called for Cai Bin to step down and for China's women's volleyball team to find a more suitable leader. It is likely that the position of head coach will change during the Los Angeles Olympic cycle, but who will it be? Some fans have also given some suggestions.
In the heated discussions among fans, several coaches with high呼声have gradually emerged. They are Chen Fang, Wang Zhiteng, Kuang Qi, and Zhao Yong. These four coaches each have their own characteristics, with different advantages and coaching styles, making this selection of head coach extremely competitive.
Firstly, Chen Fang, as the acting head coach of Tianjin women's volleyball team, led the team to achieve a historic breakthrough and won the runner-up in this year's World Club Championship. His coaching style is favored by many fans and experts, who believe it is quite similar to that of former head coach Lang Ping. Chen Fang is good at using tactical means to disrupt the opponent's rhythm and predict the opponent's attacking route. This coaching method that aligns with international standards makes him stand out among many young coaches. In addition, he is also good at using people, whether veterans or newcomers, they can exert their maximum potential under his system.
Wang Zhiteng is the head coach of Shanghai women's volleyball team. He is young and strong, with rich experience in leading the team. Wang Zhiteng's advantage lies in his familiarity and understanding of the team. He knows how to stimulate the potential of players and lead the team to achieve excellent results in competitions. However, his coaching style is not yet distinctive enough, and he needs to further prove his abilities at the national team level.
Kuang Qi is the head coach of the national youth women's volleyball team. He is known for his bold use of personnel and passionate style. Kuang Qi has a deep understanding of young players and is good at communicating with them, which allows him to communicate barrier-free with young players in the new national team training camp. However, his main coaching experience is concentrated in the youth team, with relatively less experience in adult teams and local teams, which may become a disadvantage in his competition for the head coach position.
Finally, Zhao Yong, as the head coach of Liaoning women's volleyball team, is an "old hand" in the domestic volleyball circle. He has rich coaching experience and a profound understanding of volleyball. Zhao Yong's advantage lies in his ability to quickly make adjustments in games and deal with various complex situations. However, Liaoning's poor record in recent years has raised some doubts about his coaching ability. He needs to prove his abilities at the national team level to win the trust of fans and experts.
Among these four coaches, Chen Fang stands out because his coaching style is similar to that of Lang Ping. His tactical application, predictive ability, and approach to using personnel all coincide with Lang Ping's guidance, giving him a unique advantage in the competition for the position of head coach of China's women's volleyball team. However, the final decision rests with the Volleyball Association, and we need to wait patiently for their official announcement.
No matter who eventually takes over as the head coach of China's women's volleyball team, we hope that this new coach can lead the team to continue to carry forward the "women's volleyball spirit" and achieve new successes on the international stage. At the same time, we also look forward to these four coaches making continuous progress in their future coaching careers and contributing their strength to the development of China's volleyball cause. For fans, what they most hope to see is China's women's volleyball team regaining its glory under the leadership of a new head coach and standing at the top of the world again.