Arkas Spor
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| Full name | Arkas Spor |
|---|---|
| Short name | Arkas |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Ground | Karşıyaka Spor Salonu (Capacity: 5,000) |
| Chairman |  |
| Manager |  Glenn Hoag |
| Captain | |
| League | Turkish Men's Volleyball League |
| Turkish League, 2rd | |
| Website | Club home page |
Arkas Spor Izmir is a professional volleyball team based in Izmir, Turkey. It plays in the Turkish Men's Volleyball League and in the CEV Champions League.
The Körfez Sports Club began competing in the 2nd volleyball league in the 1999-00 Season. In 2001 it became the Saint Joseph Sports Club and in 2003 it was renamed Arkas Saint Joseph.
The club's name was changed to Arkas Sports Club at the Board of Directors meeting in May 2005. The club's primary sports branch is volleyball, but it is also active in sailing and bridge.
Arkas Sports Club is a young club that aims to increase the number of sports branches in which it participates every year.
Mission[]
To make a contribution to the development of Turkish sports and to help raise up the next generation of healthy sports enthusiasts, people that will be good examples for society. Operating with this goal in mind, our club's goal is to build a strong base of players by discovering young talent in Izmir and in Turkey, train players so that they can play for Turkish National Teams at the highest level and to revive the love of volleyball, which has begun to decline.
Vision[]
To build a base of sportsmen and women that have adopted Arkas's philosophy and that can achieve victories in Turkish Leagues and in Europe and ultimately become champions. To contribute to the success of the Turkish National Teams.
Staff[]
- President:
- Vice President:
- Member of the board: Cenk Değer
- Member of the board - Sports Coordinator: Yaşar Ergün
- Member of the board - Press Secretary: Uğur Özden
- Member of the board - International Relations Supervisor: Bahadır Osman
- Member of the board: Atıf İnönü
Team[]
First Team Squad[]
This is the Arkas Spor team for the 2016–17 Turkish Men's Volleyball League season.[1]
Head coach: Glenn Hoag
| No. | Name | Date of birth | Height | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Sanders |
December 14, 1991 | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | Setter |
| 2 | |
June 18, 1997 | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | Setter |
| 5 |  Maurício Borges Silva |
February 4, 1989 | 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) | Outside Hitter |
| 6 |  Michael Sánchez |
June 5, 1986 | 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) | Opposite |
| 7 | |
September 9, 1996 | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | Middle Blocker |
| 8 | Gökhan Gökgöz |
January 6, 1993 | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) | Outside Hitter |
| 9 | Hakki Capkinoglu |
July 20, 1990 | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) | Middle Blocker |
| 10 | Mustafa Koç |
February 23, 1992 | 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) | Middle Blocker |
| 11 | |
December 28, 1995 | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | Outside Hitter |
| 13 | João Paulo Bravo |
January 7, 1979 | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | Outside Hitter |
| 14 | |
May 18, 1991 | 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) | Middle Blocker |
| 15 | |
July 31, 1994 | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | Libero |
| 17 | |
February 7, 1995 | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | Setter |
| 18 | |
March 31, 1991 | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | Libero |
| 19 | |
May 30, 1994 | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) | Opposite |
Honours[]
International competitions[]
CEV Champions League
- Final Four (1): 2011–12
- CEV Challenge Cup
- Champions (1): 2008–09
National competitions[]
- Turkish League
- Champions (4): 2006, 2007, 2013, 2015
- Turkish Cup
- Champions (2): 2009, 2011
References[]
- ^ "Arkas Izmir Roster". CEV. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
External links[]
- Volleyball clubs in İzmir
- Sport in İzmir
- Volleyball clubs established in 2001
- 2001 establishments in Turkey