The Vietnamese national men’s team, coached by Federico Rampazzo, is preparing to compete against regional rivals including Thailand, Indonesia, and the host nation, the Philippines, as part of a high-stakes circuit that serves as a benchmark for regional dominance.
Tournament Structure and Host Schedule
The SEA V.League functions as a two-leg circuit, providing teams with multiple opportunities to secure points and titles.
The competition features six participating nations: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Myanmar. During the technical meeting held prior to each leg, organizers conduct a draw to split these six teams into two groups for the preliminary stage. This format ensures that teams must maintain consistent performance across both weekends to contend for the overall championship.
Vietnam’s Preparation and Roster Strategy
Head coach Federico Rampazzo has prioritized squad depth to manage the physical demands of the back-to-back tournament schedule. Following a period of intensive training and expertise testing—which included a series of friendly matches against the Mongolian national team in Đông Anh, Hanoi—the coaching staff narrowed their selection to 17 players.
While a preliminary roster of 14 players is typically designated for the opening leg, the final composition of the squad remains subject to the official technical meeting held the day before competition commences. Rampazzo’s selection includes a blend of experienced players and rising talent, with the roster featuring names such as:
- Setters: Đinh Văn Duy, Trần Anh Tú
- Outside Hitters: Nguyễn Ngọc Thuân, Dương Văn Tiên, Trần Minh Đức, Phan Công Đức
- Middle Blockers: Trần Duy Tuyến, Trương Thế Khải, Lý Văn Chường, Tăng Ngọc Hiếu
- Opposite Hitters: Phạm Quốc Dư, Phạm Thanh Tùng, Cao Đức Hoàng
- Libero: Trịnh Duy Phúc
The coaching staff’s strategy focuses on rotating these players across the two legs in the Philippines and Indonesia to maintain peak physical condition. Rampazzo has publicly set the objective for the Vietnamese squad to reach the final of the first leg, aiming to improve upon previous regional rankings.
Competitive Stakes in Southeast Asian Volleyball
Indonesia has historically entered the competition as a dominant force, while Thailand’s technical discipline continues to challenge the regional hierarchy. By participating in both legs, Vietnam intends to solidify its position as a top-three contender, using the high-level match experience against regional peers to prepare for future continental qualification tournaments.
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