The week was positive for Natalia Malaga and his team, Gemini Sports. They beat Universitario de Deportes 3-1one of the leading teams, and then they won 3-0 against Sports Soan in the Peruvian Volleyball League 2025/2026. After these results, the coach addressed a message to the Peruvian volleyball players.
Malaga He began talking about the growth of the national championship, making a special request: “I would like to see many more Peruvian players. There are several foreigners on many teams and that limits the opportunities for Peruvians,” she exclaimed in a recent interview with Latina Deportes.
The Peruvian strategist affirmed that her compatriots can learn from foreigners, but encouraged them to develop a greater competitive spirit to stand out. “It all depends on your attitude and ambition to improve yourself.. You must ask yourself: why am I not in that place? Why is she? That drives improvement. This is what happened in Italy. At first there were many foreigners, including Peruvians, Argentines and Brazilians. Now, the level in Italy is very high,” he noted.
Natalia He stressed the need for new references to emerge in national volleyball: “In the end, when figures like Clarivett (Yllescas), Diana de La Peña, Karla Ortiz or Miriam (Patiño) finish, who will be left? The others must empower themselves and strive for what they like. Nobody is going to give you anything. If they want to play, let it cost them effort, sacrifice and dedication. If not, it is better to find another way,” he said.
He also pointed out that the growth of the Peruvian Volleyball League will depend on the support received from private companies: “Here, sponsors do not pay enough. If they want a stronger and more professional league, they must trust and support moreespecially local players, and maintain some foreign reinforcements to raise the level of competition.
MalagaLikewise, he highlighted the importance of coaches in the training of Peruvian players. “The role of the coach is key to demand from the athletes and promote a competitive nature among teammates.. If you don’t compete, why do you play? First you have to earn a place on the field and then face your rival, always seeking to grow and leave a legacy,” he said.
On the other hand, Natalia Malaga analyzed the recent victory against University and the strategies used to achieve it. “Anyone who knows volleyball knows what options they may have and if they are going to work.because sometimes it is improvised and the outcome is not what was expected. That was the challenge ahead of me. Because of the way Universitario had been playing, I needed to reinforce my weak points and take advantage of the opponent’s weaknesses. They are alternatives that are presented and analyzed,” he explained.
In addition, she referred to the criticism from those who question her strategic capacity and accuse her of limiting herself to motivating the team. “Many say that I don’t know how to analyze, direct or do anything, so, according to them, it was a matter of luck. I talk, shout and even insult, but that gives me more desire and energy to prove the opposite”, he stated.
Gemini It occupies fourth place in the second phase standings, which, for now, would lead it to face the fifth-ranked team in the next instance. If this location is maintained, the team led by Natalia Malaga would be measured with Lima Regattas in the quarterfinals of the Peruvian Volleyball League. With this panorama, he adjusts his preparation and aims to close the regular stage solidly.
