Missouri Valley transfers sign with Webber men's volleyball

Babson Park, Fla. (08/20/2020) — Victor Siqueira and Luis Gustavo Silva, both from Missouri Valley College, have signed with the Webber International University men's volleyball team for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year.

Head Coach Carlos Jimenez said, "We are glad to have both Luiz and Victor available for the fall season, as things with COVID created difficulties for internationals to be able to travel back to their institutions. Both are very talented athletes and will help strengthen the dynamics of the team thanks to their experience and outstanding abilities."

Name: Victor Siqueira

Position: Outside Hitter / Setter

Hometown: São José dos Campos, Brazil

High School: Tema Colégio

Previous School: Missouri Valley College

Previous Academic Accomplishments: Brazilian Regional Physics Olympiad (2014, 2013, 2012). Lyons Club's World Drawing Contest- Brazilian Champion / World Stage Qualified. (2013, 2014). Poliedro's World Drawing Contest- Champion in five different categories (2015).

Previous Athletic Accomplishments: 2018 Brazilian Regional Volleyball Champions. 2018 Open games of São Paulo State. 2017 qualified Federation Regional Championship. 2015, 2016, 2017 - Inter-Cities Champions.

Academic Major: Graphic Design / Integrated Marketing

Motivational Quote: "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you."

Personal Quote: "Keep fighting and never give up."

Name: Luiz Gustavo Pereira Silva

Position: Outside Hitter, Right Side Hitter

Hometown: Belo Horizonte, Brazil

High School: Ilumina

Previous school: Missouri Valley College

Club team: Sada Cruzeiro / Olympico Club

Previous Athletic Accomplishments: Minas Gerais state team two years in a row, Minas Cup, State Championship, metropolitan championship, Adolfo Guilherme Cup.

Academic Major: Sports Performance, Health and Fitness

Motivational Quote: "What you have, everyone can have, but what you are... No one can be."

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