VK Prostějov is a Czech women's volleyball club based in Prostějov. The club competes in the Czech Women's Volleyball Extraliga, the highest Czech league.

VK Prostějov
Full nameVolejbalový Klub Prostějov
Founded2007
GroundNárodní sportovní centrum Prostějov,
Za Velodromem 7, Prostějov, Czech Republic, 796 01
(Capacity: 500)
ChairmanPeter Goga
Head coachMichal Matušov
LeagueCzech Women's Volleyball Extraliga
2022–231st
WebsiteClub home page
Uniforms
Home
Away
2023–24

Previous names

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Due to sponsorship, the club have competed under the following names:

  • VK Prostějov (2007–2009)
  • VK Modranská Prostějov (2009–2010)
  • VK Prostějov (2010–2011)
  • VK Agel Prostějov (2011–2017)
  • VK Prostějov (2017–present)

History

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The club was founded in 2007, when TK Plus decided to create a top class women's volleyball team in Prostějov. After agreements with TJ OP Prostějov and Moravská Slavia Brno, the club was able to compete in the 2007–08 season of the Extraliga (highest national league).[1] The club plays its home matches at the 500 capacity Národní sportovní centrum Prostějov.

Honours

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National competitions

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  •   Czech Championship: 9
2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17[1][2]
  •   Czech Cup: 9
2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16[1]

International competitions

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2010–11

Team

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Season 2017–2018, as of December 2017.[3][4]

Number Player Position Height (m) Weight (kg) Birth date
1   Andrea Kossányiová Outside hitter 1.85 72 (1993-08-06) 6 August 1993 (age 31)
2   Helena Horká Opposite 1.90 73 (1981-06-15) 15 June 1981 (age 43)
3   Veronika Trnková Middle blocker 1.88 86 (1995-10-13) 13 October 1995 (age 29)
4   Sarah Cruz Opposite 1.84 69 (1998-03-08) 8 March 1998 (age 26)
6   Kathleen Weiß Setter 1.71 64 (1984-02-02) 2 February 1984 (age 40)
8   Gabriela Kozmík Tomášeková Middle blocker 1.85 68 (1983-09-20) 20 September 1983 (age 41)
9   Nina Herelová Middle blocker 1.82 69 (1993-07-30) 30 July 1993 (age 31)
10   Tereza Slavíková Libero 1.70 66 (1998-08-05) 5 August 1998 (age 26)
12   Julie Kovářová Libero 1.79 62 (1987-09-14) 14 September 1987 (age 37)
13   Lucie Nová Outside hitter 1.84 68 (1996-05-03) 3 May 1996 (age 28)
16   Michaela Zatloukalová Setter 1.80 74 (1995-04-16) 16 April 1995 (age 29)
17   Laura Emonts Outside hitter 1.80 71 (1991-04-04) 4 April 1991 (age 33)
  Klára Dvořáčková Setter 1.80 66 (2000-07-01) 1 July 2000 (age 24)
  Aneta Weidenthalerová Outside hitter 1.78 65 (1999-01-22) 22 January 1999 (age 25)

Notable players

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Klub". VK Prostějov (in Czech). Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Urvali jsme další titul, devátý v řadě!!". VK Prostějov (in Czech). 6 May 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  3. ^ "Players of VK Prostejov" (in Czech). VK Prostějov. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Agel Prostějov - Team 2017–18". CEV. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Agel Prostějov - Team 2016–17". CEV. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  6. ^ "Agel Prostějov - Team 2015–16". CEV. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
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