SESC FLAMENGO PRESENTS NEW PLAYERS FOR THE 24/24 SEASON

With many new features, Sesc RJ Flamengo has started work for the 2024/2025 season. This Monday (03.06), the greatest Brazilian volleyball champion reappeared at the Army Physical Education School (EsEFEx), in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, with seven new faces and eight remnants from the last Superliga. The objective remains the same: to take work and dedication to the court to try to remain among the country's main forces.

Not counting coach Bernardinho, setter Brie and winger Helena, who are competing for the League of Nations, the group showed plenty of energy. For now, the athletes will undergo physical and medical evaluations. Work with the ball is scheduled for next week.

"It's a very changed squad compared to last season, but we believe that we have put together a young group with very interesting potential, so that we can continue the work and reach the highest possible place. We hit the goalposts in recent seasons, finishing in the semi-finals of the Superliga, but we have all the conditions to do a good job and, who knows, return to compete in the final", said Helio Griner, assistant manager. Bernardinho and coach of Sesc RJ Flamengo in the absence of the two-time Olympic champion.

A dream come true

One of the new additions is the opposite Edinara, 28 years old, which came from Sesi Bauru. Champion of the 2018 Grand Prix with the Brazilian team, the Santa Catarina native accumulates experience in great teams in Brazil. After more than a decade, she will achieve an old goal of working alongside Bernardinho and his coaching staff.

"It's a dream come true. In 2012, when I met Bernardo in person for the first time, in Saquarema, still with the youth teams, he told me: "I want to work with you one day." Since then, I've been very excited. It still doesn't seem true that I came here with the aim of becoming a better athlete than I was. when I arrived. I want to evolve in all aspects, both in attack and in defense", said Edinara.

In the same position, Sesc RJ Flamengo will count on the determination of Camila Mesquita, 24 years old, champion. of the 2020/2021 Superliga for Minas. After a season at Barueri, the São Paulo native says she is prepared to face the responsibility of defending the shirt of the country's biggest winner.

"I really wanted to be here and train with Bernardo, who is a genius of the volleyball, and with the entire structure of Sesc RJ Flamengo. Living in Rio de Janeiro is a completely different experience than many I've had, but I identify with the way of working. It's a team that trains a lot, where results are demanded. It's big. I personally like this charge, because I think it helps us get where we want", highlighted Camila Mesquita.

Another name that will add experience and quality to Sesc RJ Flamengo is central Lorena. , 24 years old and 1.90m tall. A former Praia Clube player, the native of Mato Grosso has recent stints with the Brazilian national team and arrives ready to learn from her new teammates.

"I was ecstatic with the invitation to play for Sesc RJ Flamengo. The team It is a reference in Brazilian volleyball and a place where many of my references have passed, like Juciely. I hope to be able to meet and exceed my expectations and those of the group. more. I have huge expectations, because I really want to work", assured Lorena.

In the same position, Sesc RJ Flamengo will count on the youth of Juju and Adria for another season. Furthermore, the arrival of Jussara, 27 years old, who was at Maringá, will offer more options in the sector. The Minas Gerais native smiled when talking about the special opportunity in her career.

"I remember the Sesc RJ Flamengo team coming in for preparation training before playing there in the Maringá gym. I thought "Wow Will I ever get there? Will it one day work?" And it did! The feeling I have today is one of total gratitude. I didn't believe that one day I would be here. I have a lot of hope that I will improve my game rhythm and my blocking movement, in addition to add strength and speed to my attack", says Jussara.

Among the wingers, Sesc RJ Flamengo will also have news. In addition to Michelle's experience and Helena's youth, Bernardinho will count on Karina, 25 years old, ex-Sesi Bauru, and Mikaela, just 16 years old, who was at Tijuca Tênis Clube.

"It has always been It's a dream to play at Sesc RJ Flamengo and work with Bernardo and his coaching staff. I've always seen this team in a very different way than others. I think it's a very harmonious group and I want to contribute a lot, improve and help the team. transform me as an athlete and as a person", said Karina.

In addition, the young Victoria, 20 years old, trained in Flamengo's youth categories, joins Laís from Rio among the liberos of Sesc RJ Flamengo .

Check out the Sesc RJ Flamengo squad for the 2024/2025 season

Setters: Brie, Rose and Clara

Pointers : Michelle, Helena, Karina and Mikaela

Opposites: Edinara and Camila Mesquita

Centers: Juju, Lorena, Adria and Jussara

Liberos: Lais and Victória< /p>