'Invitation to Prestigious Teams from the U.S., China, and Japan' Hyundai Capital to Conduct Joint Training in Cheonan for One Month, Expecting It to Be a Growth Opportunity

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Cheonan Hyundai Capital is preparing for the upcoming season with special training sessions.

The Hyundai Capital volleyball team announced on the 11th that it will host prestigious volleyball teams from China, the United States, and Japan to prepare for the 2026-2027 season. The invitation training will take place from the 28th of this month until September 23, lasting approximately one month.

This invitation training will be conducted through joint training sessions and practice matches with teams from China, the United States, and Japan in sequence. The venue will be Castle of Skywalkers, a comprehensive base camp located in Cheonan.

Castle of Skywalkers is Korea's first all-in-one facility where training, rehabilitation, and daily life occur within the same space. It annually hosts various exchange programs, including joint training and friendly matches with domestic and international volleyball teams.

The first opponent, Shanghai Bright, is a prestigious club that has won the Chinese Men's Volleyball Super League a record 18 times in total. In the 2024-2025 season finals, this team defeated Hebei Baoyuan with a set score of 3-1 to claim their 18th championship overall. They are highly regarded for their strong organizational strength, featuring powerful serves and solid blocking.

The second opponent, UC Irvine Anteaters, is a top-tier team that has won the NCAA Division I men's volleyball national championship a record four times (2007, 2009, 2012, 2013). In the 2026 season, they finished as runners-up. Led by head coach Andrej Jokanović and William Dasic, their powerful offense is considered their greatest strength.

The third opponent, Wolfdogs Nagoya, was founded in 1961 as the Toyota Gosei Volleyball Club and has been competing under its current name since the 2019-2020 season. They are a strong team in Japan's SV League. After finishing fourth in the regular season of the 2025-2026 SV League, they further proved their competitiveness by winning the Emperor's Cup All-Japan Championship, the most prestigious tournament in Japan. This club is known for its balanced game management, combining stable receiving and defensive organization with the offensive power of foreign players.

Wolfdogs Nagoya previously signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Capital Volleyball Team in October 2025 to hold mutual friendly matches.

The club expects this invitation training to be more than just practice matches, offering an opportunity to face strong teams from different overseas leagues and improve their competitive performance. They plan to focus intensively on strengthening serve and block response capabilities, power attack defense training, refining defensive organization, and enhancing off-season physical condition.

A club official stated, "We have created a valuable opportunity to train with prestigious international teams that differ in tactics and style. We expect this not only to facilitate technical exchange but also to serve as a stepping stone for players to grow to the next level."

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