Laurent Tillie takes over as head of Japan

Laurent Tillie is back at the head of a selection. Three after his departure from the French selection and his Olympic title as a farewell, the 60-year-old coach takes over the Japanese selection, which left empty-handed from the Paris Olympics this summer (elimination in the quarter against Italy in the decisive round) . In the meantime, Tillie had become the coach of the Osaka Bluteon since 2020. The French technician signed a four-year contract with the stated goal of bringing home a medal from Los Angeles in 2028.

The former coach of the Blues who brought about the “Yavbou” team, notably with Earvin Ngapeth, replaces Philippe Blain at the head of the Japanese selection, as when he took the head of the Blues in 2012. In addition to the Olympic title in 2021, Tillie has also won the world league twice (2015, 2017) as well as a European title (2015).

« It will be a big challenge for everyone, and it will not be easy, but with the support of our talented and experienced players, staff and managers, a bright future awaits us. We look forward to the future. I believe we can do it. I believe in the power, strength and experience of the Japanese national team, in its values ​​and qualities “, he declared on the website of the Japanese Volleyball federation.