Enthusiasm and hard work: the keys to Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto 2014–15

Fertiberia BM Puerto began its pre-season work this afternoon at the René Marigil with the first training session. As has become customary, the proceedings beforehand gave president Juanjo Bataller and Sports Councillor Sergio Muniesa the opportunity to address the players and coaching staff.

 The former began by welcoming the new arrivals, Sladic, Álvarez and Bernatonis, explaining to them that the club is “humble and serious, keeps its promises and has supporters who respond when the team gives everything on the court”. Bataller asked them to “settle in quickly, give everything and maintain a good atmosphere in the dressing room”.

 The red-and-white club president also addressed the young players who will complete pre-season with the first team: “Learn and make sacrifices, because we want to see you fully integrated into Asobal as soon as possible.”

 Bataller did not miss the opportunity to set out the objectives. He began by referring to survival, but ended by assuring everyone that “we have a better team than last season, so we must win more home matches and improve on ninth place, which is our best position since we were promoted to Asobal”. The Fertiberia president also identified the Copa del Rey as one of the priorities.

Muniesa, for his part, said in his speech that “you have a city behind you”, while hoping to turn “the Ovni into a fortress” once again with the support of fans “who give their all when they see the players giving their all”. The Popular Party councillor also pointed out that “when everything is given, the results follow” and wished the team luck in this “challenge”.

 After the formal events, which included a photo session, Patxi Martí led the first training session. The only absentee was pivot Nacho Plaza, who will be given a few days’ rest after fulfilling his international commitments with distinction.

Translation produced using artificial intelligence.