Simon Kipkorir 'Kosirai' wants to switch permanently to an opposite hitter from the middle blocker position after starring in his debut as Mouloudia Sportive de Bou Salem gunned down Hamem Ghazez 3-0 last weekend in the Tunisian top-tier volleyball league.
The General Service Unit utility player, says he enjoys attacking the ball and wants to utilize his power and jumps to help the team win matches and achieve their targets.
While he was happy to start on a high, he said his basics still need to be worked on as well as the defensive side of his game in his quest for stardom.
"It was a dream start for me and I really enjoyed playing as a right attacker. I love striking the ball and I think that is the perfect role for me," Kosirai, who formerly turned up for Al Ibtisam of Saudi Arabia said.
The 25-year-old who signed a one-year deal added: "Attack in tight angles and commitment to attack most of the ball from out of the system is essential since I have the power to perform the extraordinary.
Kosirai has captained GSU since 2019 after joining from Ulinzi Volleyball team. The title-winning captain with the Gideon Tarus-tutored GSU boasts of five consecutive national titles. He was privileged to play for Malava and Cheptil high schools in his formative years.
Kosirai said investing in sporting facilities will help bridge the widening gap between Kenya and North African countries. "While Kenya has the talent to march any opposition, a lot needs to be done behind the scenes to breed world-class talent," he noted.
"We need to construct as many gymnasiums as possible because, in Tunisia, every club has its own gymnasium. Mentoring young players from a tender age mean we need talent academies from where the basics are honed. It is surprising that basics in Kenya are taught at the club level," he added.
The international player quipped that outwitting their rivals in major assignments calls for a change in the game's approach.
"Volleyball is no longer a physical sport. It's becoming more technical and tactical with finer details about the opposition always key."
