Prof. Massimo Merazzi 🇮🇹
Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Advanced sports preparation and performance optimization for elite volleyball teams
Physical trainer with more than 20 years of experience in high-level men’s and women’s volleyball, specialized in training programming and strength development. Winner of more than 15 national and international titles with clubs and nationals, including the Champions League and the Club World Cup.
Massimo Merazzi is an established professional in the world of physical preparation, with a career that covers youth and senior teams (Italy, South Korea) and first-level clubs such as Cucine Lube Civitanova, Volley Verona (Men’s A1 Series).
His philosophy is based on:
- Personalized programming: Adapting workloads for maximum performance in key competitions.
- Explosive force development: Specialization in vertical jumping and specific power for volleyball.
- Collaboration with the technical staff: Integration with coaches and doctors for injury prevention and recovery.
Graduated with honors in Physical Education (University of Milan), he has accompanied a constant updating of academic training, becoming a FIPAV and CONI teacher.
Key Experiences:
- Cucine Lube Civitanova (2011-2025):
- Champions League: 1 Gold Medal: 2018-2019, 1 Silver Medal: 2017-2018, 3 Bronze Medals: 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2023-2024;
- Club World Championship: 1 Gold Medal: 2019-2020, 3 Silver Medal: 2015/16, 2016/17, 2023/24.
- Challenge Cup: 1 Gold Medal: 2024/25
- Italian Championship: 6 Gold Medals: 2021/22, 2020/21, 2018/19, 2016/17, 2013/14, 2011/12, 3 Silver Medals: 2024/25, 2017/18, 2012/13, 2 Bronze Medals: 2015/16, 2014/15
- Italian Cup: 4 Gold Medals: 2024/25, 2020/21, 2019/20, 2016/17. 4 Silver Medals: 2018/19, 2017/18, 2012/13, 2011/12, 3 Bronze Medals: 2015/16, 2014/15, 2013/14.
- Italian Super Cup: 2 Gold Medal: 2014/15, 2012/13, 2 Silver Medal: 2023/24, 2020/21, 2017/18, 2013/14
- South Korean Women’s National Team (2019-2021):
- Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020: 4° Puesto
- Volleyball Nations League: 2019 (15°)
- Italian Women’s National Team (2007-2013):
- CEV European Championship: 2 Gold Medals: U19, 2008, 2010.
- FIVB World Championship: 1 Gold Medals: U20, 2011
- Blu Volley Verona (2007-2011):
- Promotion from A2 to A1 and Gold Medal of the Italian Cup A2, 2007-2008.
Sports Results:
- 15+ 🥇 medals between Italian championships and European cups.
- 3 international titles (CEV Champions League, CEV Challenge Cup, Club World Championship).
- World Champion with the Italian Youth Team, 2 Gold Medals to the men’s youth European championship.
- Participation in the Tokyo Olympic Games, with the South Korean national team.
Professional approach:
- Applied fundamentals: Solid mastery of the principles of strength & conditioning, with the ability to transfer them into concrete and effective actions in daily work in the field.
- Results-oriented: Focus on measurable goals and long-term planning.
- Leadership: Ability to motivate athletes and staff in high pressure contexts.
Distinctive Signature:
“Transforming physical potential into concrete results, one workout at a time.”
Certifications and Technical Competences:
- Strength and conditioning: Annual programming, advanced periodization.
- Performance analysis: Specific tests (e.g., vertical jump, agility).
- Didactics: Teacher for FIPAV and CONI courses.
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