Foundation Board Member, Steve Matthews, has packed his bags, and has jetted off for the Pro Beach Tour!

“The Volleyball World Pro Beach Tour has started for the year!

Doha was our first event (picture attached), it may look glamorous, but it’s definitely hard work.

This is the second year of our contract, to help deliver the live data. Of course it’s  Olympic year with every point vital for the teams up to June on the beach (including for our Bello ambassadors).

Later in the spring, it’s the Volleyball Nations League, which is good prep for the indoor teams for Paris.

To give context, last year I travelled over 175,000 km to 10 countries and 16 events!!! The highlight for me personally was the VNL men’s event in the Philippines. Definitely up there with my favourite volleyball moments (picture attached). It’s also great to work with the large team that delivers each event especially the likes of Clayton Lucas, Denise Austin, Mark Perkins, Dave Rogers, and a host of others who are all from these shores.

Next stop - Brazil, Mexico and China…all before May!” 

Sounds extremely tiring, but also an incredible opportunity!! Safe travels, Steve.