Ela Koulisiani

Name:

Ela

Last name:

Koulisiani

Nickname:

Some people call me Kuli.

A quality:

I would say that I am emphatic and good in listening and communicating.

A flaw:

Sometimes I am too much self-critical and I’m putting too much pressure on myself.

Volleyball means to me:

It is my joy, it gives me energy and motivation. Through volleyball I can meet people, friends, teammates for life.

How did you start playing volleyball?

My parents wanted me to do some sport, so I tried volleyball and I liked it.

At what age did you start playing volleyball?

I started to play volleyball when I was 9 years old.

Who is your sports idol?

I really admire Roger Federer. From volleyball it would be middle blocker Eda Erdem.

The best match you have played so far?

In my short-term memory, is our first ever win in the VNL against the USA in front of 9 000 Brazilian fans, who were supporting us.

The worst match you have played so far?

I would say it was some match in which I didn’t play my best and we were not playing as a team.

I would dedicate an important victory to:

To my family.

Dream in the drawer?

My life-long dream is to have successful career and go on Olympic Games. After my career I would love to travel and have stable job and family:))

Do you have any superstitious rituals?

Yes, I do. Before every game I have some rituals what I do;) It is a secret, but the one I can say is to step to the court with my right leg.

If you weren’t playing your role, which one would you like to play?

If I could choose different role, probably I would like to be setter or opposite.

If you didn’t play volleyball, which sport would you do?

Probably basketball, because my whole family played or is still playing basketball.

Best trip so far?

Definitely it is some trip in Italy (Tuscany) or around south of France. I love Marseille.

Dream trip?

Dream trip would be somewhere to Africa.

Favorite singer?

I don’t have a favorite singer but I would love to see concerts of Coldplay, Imagine Dragons or Ed Sheeran.

Favorite dish?

Carbonara or some typical Czech food.

I love:

I love to sing, read, to go for a walk in nature, good food. I love to visit new places and spend time with my family and friends.

I hate:

Mushrooms, seafood.

Zodiac sign:

I am Libra.

Ideal city:

Ideal city for living is fore sure my hometown Brno in Czech Republic. My family and friends live there, it is my home.