Carlos Javier Weber (born 6 January 1966) is an Argentine professional volleyball coach and former player, a former member of the Argentina national team. Weber represented his native country in three Olympic Games: Seoul 1988 (bronze medal), Atlanta 1996, and Sydney 2000.[1] He also took part in five World Championship editions (1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002).[2] He serves as head coach for JT Thunders and an assistant coach for the U.S. national team.[3][4]

Javier Weber
Personal information
Full nameCarlos Javier Weber
Born (1966-01-06) 6 January 1966 (age 58)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Coaching information
Current teamUSA
JT Thunders
Previous teams coached
YearsTeams
2002–2005
2005–2006
2006–2013
2009–2013
2013–2014
2014–2020
2020–2021
2021–2024
2022–
2024–
Unisul Esporte Clube
Panathinaikos
Bolívar Vóley
Argentina
Dinamo Krasnodar
Bolívar Vóley
Vôlei Natal
AZS Olsztyn
USA (AC)
JT Thunders
Volleyball information
PositionSetter
National team
1985–2002 Argentina (613)
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  Argentina
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1988 Seoul
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1995 Mar del Plata
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Havana
CSV South American Championship
Silver medal – second place 1989 Curitiba
Silver medal – second place 1991 São Paulo
Silver medal – second place 1993 Córdoba
Silver medal – second place 1995 Porto Alegre
Silver medal – second place 1999 Córdoba
Bronze medal – third place 1985 Caracas
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Caracas
Head coach  Argentina
CSV South American Championship
Silver medal – second place 2011 Cuiabá
Silver medal – second place 2013 Cabo Frio

Personal life

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Javier Weber was born in Buenos Aires.[1] He began playing volleyball at the age of 16 in the local club, River Plate.[5] Weber has a son named Martín, who is also a volleyball player.[6]

Honours

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As a player

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  • Domestic
    • 1997–98   Brazilian Championship, with Ulbra/Diadora
    • 1998–99   Brazilian Championship, with Ulbra/Pepsi

As a coach

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  • Domestic
    • 2003–04   Brazilian Championship, with Unisul/Florianópolis
    • 2005–06   Greek Championship, with Panathinaikos
    • 2006–07   Argentine Cup, with Bolívar Vóley
    • 2006–07   Argentine Championship, with Bolívar Vóley
    • 2007–08   Argentine Cup, with Bolívar Vóley
    • 2007–08   Argentine Championship, with Bolívar Vóley
    • 2008–09   Argentine Cup, with Bolívar Vóley
    • 2008–09   Argentine Championship, with Bolívar Vóley
    • 2009–10   Argentine Cup, with Bolívar Vóley
    • 2009–10   Argentine Championship, with Bolívar Vóley
    • 2014–15   Argentine Cup, with Bolívar Vóley
    • 2016–17   Argentine Championship, with Bolívar Vóley
    • 2018–19   Argentine Championship, with Bolívar Vóley
    • 2020–21   Brazilian SuperCup, with Vôlei Taubaté
    • 2020–21   Brazilian Championship, with Vôlei Taubaté

References

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  1. ^ a b "Carlos Weber". Olympedia. Archived from the original on 25 April 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Carlos Weber (Carlos Javier Weber)". Volleybox. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  3. ^ "ハビエル・ウェベル監督就任・新外国籍選手入部のお知らせ". JT Thunders (in Japanese). 29 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  4. ^ "USA M: Weber will assist Speraw in US National Team coaching staff in new Olympic cycle". WorldofVolley. 16 May 2022. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Carlos Javier Weber". Konex Foundation (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 27 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Martín Weber". Volleybox. Archived from the original on 18 December 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
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Sporting positions
Preceded by Head coach of Argentina
2009–2013
Succeeded by