![Director Cha Sang-hyun “I want to work with Kim Yeon-kyung, the national command tower is a dream”[인터뷰②]](http://image.sportsseoul.com/2021/04/01/news/2021040101000099100003221.jpg "Director Cha Sang-hyun “I want to work with Kim Yeon-kyung, the national command tower is a dream”[인터뷰②]")
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[가평=스포츠서울 정다워기자] GS Caltex coach Cha Sang-hyun (47), at the young age of his 40s, achieved three championships (treble) in one season for the first time in the history of the V-League women’s division. It was thanks to the fall of Heungkuk Life Insurance, who had been leading the way in the first and fourth rounds, but it would have been impossible without GS Caltex’s own growth.
Coach Cha said, “GS Caltex’s travel history will be remembered forever. You did a really big job. Personally, I am also honored.” “As everyone did, I thought that our team would go to the championship through the playoffs. But in the fifth round, I saw hope that we could turn around. The players followed well and the whole team gained confidence and finally won. I was so grateful to the players because something I couldn’t imagine happened.”
◇ “I want to be with Kim Yeon-kyung”
Coach Cha did not answer the question “Who is more demanding” from the Postseason Media Day. It was because of courtesy toward the other person. Only now he said, “I personally thought that IBK Industrial Bank would win. Instead, I thought it would be a little easier if Heungkuk Life came up.”
He never lost and won three consecutive wins, but coach Cha said that the confrontation with Heungkuk Life Insurance, especially the third game, was not easy. He said, “I thought a lot while watching a player named Kim Yeon-kyung for one season. I could see why he was such a great player. Even in the championship, he showed a really great figure. He is a model for players. If I have a chance someday, I want to be with Kim Yeon-kyung. It will be really meaningful to teach such a player,” he praised Kim Yeon-kyung, a Korean volleyball legend.
◇ “I can accept it even if I descend from the throne”
GS Caltex achieved the first treble in women’s volleyball. You can’t do better than this. There is no guarantee that GS Caltex will defend the throne next season. Coach Cha is also fully aware of this. “I think it’s natural. Can I travel again? It is very unlikely. I have no choice but to go down the throne and I can accept it if I go down.” Instead, coach Cha said, “The important thing is to play our volleyball. I think we have to keep the strength we showed this season in the next season. It is meaningful that we achieved the treble this season, but I would like to note that we have never lost a 0-3 set score. It is important that you have developed this level of strength. I hope that GS Caltex will be such a team next season.”
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◇ “Chanos, why does it stick to your mouth?”
Coach Cha is known as the most friendly and unique character in the V-League. Unlike existing leaders who are serious and serious, coach Cha maintains a close relationship with his players. It is popular with fans as it has an interesting appearance through the club’s YouTube. There are so many nicknames. In particular, it is also called’Chanos’ because it resembles Thanos, the villain in the Marvel series. Coach Cha said, “Personally, I like the nickname Chanos. In fact, I didn’t know who it was because I didn’t watch the movie, but it looks similar. The word Chanos itself sticks well to the mouth. Fans like it, so I’ll be called Chanos.”
◇“I want to supervise the national team”
If he is still young, what is the goal of coach Cha, who achieved treble at a young age? Coach Cha said, “First of all, the goal is to make GS Caltex a better team.” High-level leaders from abroad want to see how they guide players and lead teams. I have a great desire to develop as a leader.”
Although not right now, I am dreaming of a command tower to lead the national team someday. Coach Cha said, “I want to do the national coaching as well. Should I say it’s a dream? I have to focus on the professional team now, but I think the national team is also an attractive spot. I want to be a leader until my passion disappears. While working as a coach, he said, “I am happy and enjoyable myself.” He expressed his intention to coach volleyball until he was able to reach his strength.
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