From an island in the middle of the Pacific, in the center of France. This is quite a life change! However, it is the one that Guilherme Voss undertook by signing up for the Tours VB this season, after five years spent representing the University of Hawaii.
The Brazilian central was prepared for it, of course, and after a few weeks of discovering his new environment, no clouds on the horizon! Well, almost. “What changes the most, obviously, is the weatherhe concedes. But there is a lot of nature, there is French food, the possibility of coming and going easily on foot from one place to another… I feel that there are lots of beautiful things here too. »
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“A superb environment to develop”
It must be said that the Brazilian player (2.01 m) is not there by chance. He who had already had the opportunity to come to France several times, and specifically hoped to land in France at the end of his university course – he has a degree in mechanical engineering. Not for tourism, but to experience French volleyball.
“It’s a great opportunity for me to be heresays the 24-year-old. It’s been two years since I decided to come and play in Europe, and in France in particular. I find that the level of the championship is very good, each team is competitive. There is also less disparity within the teams themselves, compared to the university. It’s a great environment to develop and progress as a player. »
“I try to be as efficient and reliable as possible”
And this is precisely the goal that the Rio native, who first played beach volleyball before moving to indoor volleyball at the age of 14, set for himself. Then to shine at university (NCAA champion 2021 and 2022, vice-champion 2023), but also in national youth selections (bronze medalist at the U21 World Cup in 2019, best center in the competition). “I always strive to do the job consistently. I’m not the most explosive player, but I try to be as efficient and reliable as possible. »
Under the leadership of his coach and compatriot Marcelo Fronckowiak, Guilherme Voss will also play as a central player alongside two players experienced in the MSL, namely Leandro Aracaju and Michael Marshman. Which has a double advantage. That, first of all, of being able to quickly appreciate the French championship to its full extent, under the advice of his teammates. “They are some of the best centrals in the league, it’s great for me to be able to train and learn alongside them, with this level of practice”he emphasizes.
But also to be able, when the time comes in a match, to bring a certain freshness and novelty to the team. “We all have different playing styles, which is a good thing in terms of complementarity. »
For his first adventure among professionals, the Brazilian intends to ensure that the club’s bet is win-win. “I feel that as long as I am at the club, I will be able to continue to be better and better and help TVB achieve the level of success that everyone expects of them.he asks. This season, we are going to aim for the best place and I hope that as time goes on, I will be able to progress and contribute even more to the team. »
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