Distrito Nacional Men (volleyball club)

The Distrito Nacional is the professional male volleyball team representing Distrito Nacional.

Distrito Nacional
Full nameDistrito Nacional Men
Founded2007
GroundNational Volleyball Pavilion
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
(Capacity: 6.000)
ChairmanDominican Republic Cristian Cruz
Head CoachDominican Republic Duglas Mayobanex
LeagueDominican Volleyball League
20101st place

History

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The team was found in 2007, the inaugural season of the Dominican Republic Volleyball League. This year the team won the championship, guided by Amaury Martínez who became Most Valuable Player. The 2008 season, repeated the League Championship, with Amaury being awarded MVP again.[1]

For the 2010 season, the team won the third straight championship,[2][3] this time with the help of Jose Miguel Caceres, who became Most Valuable Player.

Current squad

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As of December 2008[4]

Number Player Position
1   José Miguel Cáceres Opposite
2   Alexis Polanco
3   Neiby Polanco Middle Blocker
4   Cristian Cruz Setter
5   Francisco Guerrero
6   Hairo Hidalgo
7   Jhovany Disla
8   Eddy Campusano
9   Amaury Martínez Wing Spiker
10   Juan Antonio Pozo Middle Blocker
11   Arquimedes Garcia
12   Alberto Castro
13   Juan Fiallo
14   Francisco Abreu
15   Francisco Valdez Middle Blocker
16   Juan Eury Almonte
17   Johan Lopez
  • Coach:   Duglas Mayobanex
  • Assistant coach:   Julio Frias

Palmares

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National competition

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  • 2007, 2008 & 2010 National League Championship

References

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  1. ^ FEDOVOLI. "El Distrito Nacional Revalida Coronas" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2010-04-10. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  2. ^ El Nacional. "El Distrito retiene corona de voleibol" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  3. ^ Listin Diario. "El Distrito barre Tamayo y retiene título de campeón" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2010-06-18. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  4. ^ FEDOVOLI. "Nomina Equipos" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-01. Retrieved 2009-05-10.
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