Miguel Ángel Falasca

Miguel Ángel Falasca Fernández (29 April 1973 – 22 June 2019) was a Spanish professional volleyball player and coach born in Argentina. He was a member of the Spain national team from 1993 to 2009, a participant in the Olympic Games Sydney 2000, and the 2007 European Champion.

Personal life Falasca was born in Mendoza, Argentina. His grandfather came from Italy. His father, Juan Carlos, was a retired volleyball player from Argentina, and his mother was a native Spaniard. Miguel, his sister María Elisa, his younger brother Guillermo, and his parents settled in Málaga. He died of a heart attack the next day at the age of 46 in Varese, where he was staying with his wife, despite a resuscitation attempt.

Falasca during the medal ceremony of the Russian Championship in 2013, as Ural Ufa player.

On 30 September 2011 during the match PGE Skra Bełchatów – LOTOS Trefl Gdańsk at Ergo Arena.

Career as coach Falasca began coaching with PGE Skra Bełchatów in 2013. In February 2016, he became the head coach of the Czech Republic men's national volleyball team. In March 2016, PGE Skra Bełchatów, led by Falasca, lost the second match with Zenit Kazan in playoffs 6 of CEV Champions League (the first match Skra won 3–2). Following this loss, Falasca was dismissed during the subsequent club meeting, with an announcement on 28 March 2016. In May 2016, he signed a two-year contract with Italian club Gi Group Monza.

Honours As a player CEV Champions League

FIVB Club World Championship

CEV Cup

CEV Challenge Cup

Domestic

Universiade

As a coach CEV Challenge Cup

Domestic

Individual awards 2007: FIVB World Cup – Best setter 2009: Polish Cup – Best server 2009: European League – Best setter 2012: Polish Cup – Most valuable player 2012: Polish Cup – Best setter