Philippe Blain

Philippe Blain

Blain as a coach assistant of Poland in 2014.
Personal information
Full name Philippe Georges Antoine Blain
Nationality French
Born (1960-05-20) May 20, 1960
Montpellier, France
Height 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 89 kg (196 lb)
Coaching information
Current team PGE Skra Bełchatów
Previous teams coached
YearsTeams
1991–1993
1998–2000
2000–2001
2001–2012
2013–2014
2013–2016
2016–		BRE Banca Lannutti Cuneo
AS Cannes
Arago de Sète
France
Montpellier UC
Poland (2nd)
PGE Skra Bełchatów
Volleyball information
Position Outside hitter
Career
YearsTeams
1981–1989
1989–1990		Montpellier UC
Piemonte Volley
National team
1984–1987 France
Honours
Representing  France
Men's volleyball
European Championship
1987 Belgium
1985 Netherlands
Last updated: 28 October 2016

Philippe Blain (born 20 May 1960) is a former French volleyball player, a member of France men's national volleyball team in 1984-1987, a participant of the Olympic Games Seoul 1988, medalist of the European Championship (silver in 1987 and bronze in 1985), head coach of Polish club PGE Skra Bełchatów.

Career as coach

Blain coached again from 1998 in France, first at AS Cannes, then, from 2001, at Arago de Sète. Starting from 2002 he was coach of the France men's national volleyball team.

In 2013 was announced a new assistant coach Stephane Antiga. They have been working with Poland men's national volleyball team. On September 21, 2014 Poland won a title of World Champion 2014.[1][2][3] On October 27, 2014 received a state award granted by the Polish President Bronisław Komorowski - Gold Cross of Merit for outstanding contribution to the development of Polish sport, for achievements in training.[4] On December 10, 2014 Blain and Antiga were honored by the Ambassador of France in Poland medals Officers Ordre du Mérite sportif.[5]

On 29 March 2016 he signed a contract with Polish club PGE Skra Bełchatów and replaced previous head coach Miguel Angel Falasca three rounds before playing about medals.[6]

Sporting achievements

National team

State awards

References

  1. ↑ Poland win second World Championship title at home - fivb.org - 21-09-2014
  2. ↑ Poland put an end to the reign of Brazil - fivb.org - 21-09-2014
  3. ↑ FIVB MŚ Polska 2014: Polska ze złotym medalem - plusliga.pl - 21-09-2014
  4. ↑ "Dziękuję za chwile wzruszenia i dumy" - prezydent.pl - 27-10-2014
  5. ↑ Entraîneurs français mis à l’honneur - ambafrance-pl.org - 10-12-2014
  6. ↑ MISTRZ ŚWIATA POPROWADZI PGE SKRĘ - 29-03-2016
  7. ↑ Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 23 października 2014 r. o nadaniu orderów i odznaczeń - isap.sejm.gov.pl - 23-10-2014
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Sporting positions
Preceded by
Italy Andrea Gardini		 Coach assistant of Poland
2013–2016 		Succeeded by
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