# Freshman leader Yeo Oh-hyun must be studying volleyball a lot

The voice of Yeo Oh-hyun, coach of Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) at the NAS Sports Complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where the 2024 Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) women's try-out for foreign players took place, was as walkable as it was in the past. "I've only had weight training together, but I've been counting loudly next to him and cheering him up. I'm not working out alone, but I think I'll scream more to cheer up all the players up than I did before," Yeo said.


Yeo Oh-hyun is a new coach who has joined the team less than 15 days ago. He started working in earnest during the Asian quarter draft on April 29, and only trained with the team's players for about three days to participate in the tryout of foreign players. "I watched a lot of videos of female players. It was different from what I thought, so I thought I should study a lot," Yeo said.

"Man of Records" coach Yeo Oh-hyun played for 20 seasons from the original year of the V-League in 2005 to the 2023-2024 season. He played a record 625 games, ranking first in receptions (8005) and first in successful digs (5,219). He also played in 22 games last season, showing off his lackluster performance. He also successfully achieved his "45-year-old project" to retire at the age of 45. "I feel more proud that I participated in games without a single season, rather than titles such as 45 or 600 games, and I want to compliment myself," Yeo said.

IBK Industrial Bank manager Kim Ho-cheol called Yeo Oh-hyun, a "player" who is at a crossroads of retirement, and suggested a new leader. "Coach Yeo Oh-hyun is so good at self-management and hardworking that he can play until he is in his 40s. He will be a good leader," Kim said. "Players will learn a lot from defense and receiving. I brought him here with high expectations."

Coach Yeo said, "I felt grateful, but honestly, I was more afraid. I was worried that I would be able to do well or cause trouble to the coach." I am grateful that the coach gave me strength to say, "I can do well."

She has the second-highest number of wins (nine times) after Yoo Kwang-woo (Korean Air, 11 times). Unfortunately, she failed to wear the 10th ring that she aimed for. "It hurts my heart. Honestly, if I didn't have greed, it would be a lie. As a player, I really wanted to fill it up, but I regret that I retired with only one piece of puzzle left," Yeo said.

Yeo Kwang-woo, the son of the coach, continues the family business with the same libero as his father. If the coach continued his active career and Yeo started the draft after graduating from high school, it would have been possible to imagine a father-son running together. "My son said, 'Really? What's wrong, Dad?' I told him that I have decided to try something new," she confessed.

Unfortunately, she was unable to say good-bye to the Cheonan fans as she played a successful career in Hyundai Capital through Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance. "I can't do it right now, but I'm not leaving far away. I think I'll have the opportunity to officially greet the fans anytime since I'm in volleyball," Yeo said. "Thank you for your support and applause. I hope you can support me to grow as a leader."

Coach Yeo Oh-hyun, who has worked harder than anyone else, is committed to doing her best as a leader as well. "(Although it is my first time in the women's team), the coach said volleyball is played by players and people anyway. When I was a player, I wanted to be energetic and enthusiastic. I will help our players do the same."

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