HAVANA, Cuba, August 2, 2025. – The Cuban Volleyball Federation (FCV) has officially announced the appointment of renowned Brazilian coach Luizomar Moura as the new head coach of the Cuban women’s national team.
Moura’s hiring is part of the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment Program, which will cover not only the coach’s salary but also the team’s participation in training events, the acquisition of equipment, and upgrades to the infrastructure of Cuba’s national volleyball school.
The contract, signed between the FCV and FIVB, will run for four years, following an international practice already implemented in countries such as Japan, Türkiye, France, Italy, and Argentina. In Cuba’s case, the project includes an essential component: the training and development of Cuban coaches, ensuring long-term sustainability.
The proposal was approved with the participation of the INDER, the Cuban Olympic Committee, and the National Volleyball Commission, before whom Moura presented the details of his work plan, which was thoroughly discussed. Authorities highlighted the project’s comprehensive approach, emphasizing that it goes beyond team management to cover strategic areas for the overall development of Cuban volleyball.
To begin his work immediately, Moura will join the Cuban team in Colima, Mexico, where Cuba will compete in the NORCECA Women’s Pan American Cup, scheduled for August 3–10.
The FCV expressed its gratitude to the FIVB for its support and to coach Moura for his commitment and enthusiasm. “We are confident that his expertise, proven by world titles at the youth, cadet, and club levels, will deliver the results we are striving for,” the federation stated in its release.
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