'The Returned Volleyball Master' Seok Jin-wook's Cold Diagnosis: "We Only Conducted Proper Training"... Aiming for Spring Volleyball, 'Seok Jin-wook's Ship Sets Sail' [On-site in Osan]

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KEPCO VIXX Tom, which is starting anew under head coach Seok Jin-wook (50), declared its leap forward for the next season based on high-intensity training and fundamental improvements.

KEPCO held a press conference at the club's gymnasium in Osan, Gyeonggi Province, on the afternoon of the 12th. Newly appointed head coach Seok Jin-wook, who is preparing for the 2026~2027 season, captain Lee Min-gyu, and all members of the player roster attended.

Head coach Seok Jin-wook, who has been in his position for six months, stated, "I have tried to bring about many changes since arriving. I will show you many good games from now on." He added, "Sometimes players receive feedback by reading articles, so we hope you will pay close attention to our team."

The change in training attitude was the top priority for head coach Seok Jin-wook. He emphasized, "We introduced a training method that requires focus but is also enjoyable, starting with ball control drills where players play with the ball from the beginning of practice. If the training attitude was not up to standard, we gave clear feedback and pushed them hard. I can say that we have definitely established a good training attitude."

He offered a cold diagnosis and countermeasures regarding weak positions. Head coach Seok Jin-wook conveyed, "I thought supplementation was needed in the setter and outside hitter positions. In particular, player Ha Seung-woo has good ball control, but there were many instances where he could not focus on the game, so we thoroughly addressed that part."

It is expected that it will take some time to build chemistry with the foreign player who joined late. Regarding Asian quota player Usman, head coach Seok Jin-wook said, "Currently, coordination with the setter is not easy. If he can hold on well through just the first and second rounds, I think the volleyball will fit perfectly from the third round onward, and the season will come into focus."

The players' resolve is also distinct, as they were denied entry to 'Spring Volleyball' in the final regular league game of last season due to a shortage of just one point. Shin Young-seok, the team's only player in his 40s and the eldest brother figure, vowed, "I went through a very difficult time with the memory of missing Spring Volleyball by one point last year. I believe we will definitely make it to Spring Volleyball if we add just that desperation for that one point."

'One-club man' Seo Jae-deok also revealed his earnestness for winning, stating, "If we advance to the championship finals, we will happily do whatever the fans want," and adding, "I will show a sense of responsibility on the court as much as possible."

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