Maria Bertelli

Shirt Number:
7

Date of Birth:
1977-10-06

Position:
Libero

Hometown:
Tameside, Manchester

Current Residence:
Twickenham, London

Career/Profession:
Consultant PMP, London

How I started playing volleyball:
At St. Damiens RC High School

Age I started player volleyball:
13

Current Club:
London Malory VC

Representative Honours:
England Senior & GB Senior, GB Students & England Juniors

Club Honours:
National League Division 1 Champions, National K.O. Cup Champions

Previous Club:
Asterix Kieldrecht VBC Belgium, Tongeren VBC Belgium, Loughborough, Salford

Career Highlights:
1st Cap vs Australia, Captain of England, Beating Nigeria 3-0 in African Gala, 2005, Obtaining Professional contract in Belgium, Playing vs China in Universiad & 5000 people.

Aspirations/Ambitions:
2012 Olympics and compete at European Championships

Largest influence on career:
My family for their constant support, Craig Handford for believing in me, Audrey Cooper for making me believe

Hobbies outside volleyball:
Going to the Theatre, Eating out with friends

Favourites:
- Colour: Blue
- Food: Pasta & Pesto Chicken & Pine Nuts
- Film: Grease
- Volleyball Player:
- Heroes: Alan Shearer Paula Radcliffe