De Brito embraces dual coaching roles

Jorge Souza de Brito sees no conflict in calling the shots for both the Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team and the Capital1 Solar Spikers in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), viewing it as a matter of careful planning and passion for the sport.

“It’s never been a problem coaching a club alongside national duties. The teams follow the calendar, so it’s really, really, really okay,” said the Brazilian Olympic gold medalist.

More than a year since steering the Akari Chargers to a seventh-place finish in the 2023 PVL Second All-Filipino Conference, De Brito is back in the league, this time leading the Solar Spikers. He expressed excitement over his return, calling the PVL the “best league.”

Despite juggling dual roles, De Brito assured that managing both the national squad and Capital1 will not be an issue. In fact, he welcomes the diversity and learning that come from working with players of different backgrounds and skill sets.

“Being with the national team allows me to coach players with different styles. In the PVL, I also get to contribute to the highest level of club volleyball in the country. I’m happy to help because I always want to be part of the best,” he said.