L’Experience Cremonain agreement with the technical staff, includes the very little one in the squad that will play in A2 Sofia Caccialanza. Born in 2006 and raised in CremonaSofia attends the city’s liberal arts high school and will turn 17 on July 26.
“I started playing volleyball at a young age, starting with mini volleyball, a few passages in the lower categories to get into the first team this year – explains Sofia. – Everything always at Esperia. I’ve had some accomplishments in volleyball, like winning the Best Defense award at a summer camp in 2019.”.
“Unfortunately, in the last few months I suffered a serious injury, a torn anterior cruciate ligament, which required me to undergo an important operation – continues Sofia -. This happened on December 4th last year and on February 13th I was operated on in San Camillo di Cremona. From that moment and to this day, I have dedicated myself to the rehabilitation process through the gym and physical therapy.”
“This year I was given the opportunity to join the first team at the suggestion of coach Zanelli, who involved the club to the point of notifying my father. It was news that left me speechless and that I could never have imagined, especially this year due to the injury. It is a strong feeling of happiness mixed with anxiety and fear. I certainly expect a challenging season, but one that will bear fruit. I hope to grow personally and as a member of a team.” closes the player.
In her first season in Serie A2, Sofia will wear the number 12 shirt.
(Source: press release)