Miguel Ángel Falasca facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Miguel Ángel Falasca
Falasca in January 2014
Personal information
Full name	Miguel Ángel Falasca Fernández
Nationality	Argentine Spanish
Born	(1973-04-29)29 April 1973 Mendoza, Argentina
Died	22 June 2019(2019-06-22) (aged 46) Monza, Italy
Height	1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Coaching information
Previous teams coached Years Teams 2013–2016 2016–2017 2016–2018 2018–2019 Skra Bełchatów Czech Republic Volley Milano Saugella Monza
Volleyball information
Position	Setter
Career
Years Teams 1996–1997 1997–1998 1998–2000 2000–2002 2002–2003 2003–2008 2008–2012 2012–2013 CV Las Palmas Zinella Volley Del Monte Ferrara Knack Roeselare Modena Volley CV Pòrtol Skra Bełchatów Ural Ufa
National team
1993–2009  ESP (371)
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  ESP CEV European Championship Gold 2007 Russia European League Gold 2007 Portugal Silver 2009 Portugal Bronze 2005 Russia Mediterranean Games Silver 2009 Pescara

Miguel Ángel Falasca Fernández (born April 29, 1973 – died June 22, 2019) was a talented professional volleyball player and coach. He was born in Argentina but also had Spanish nationality. Miguel was a key player for the Spanish national team from 1993 to 2009. He even played in the Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000. In 2007, he became a European Champion with his team.

Miguel's Early Life and Family

Miguel Falasca was born in Mendoza, Argentina. His family had roots in Italy through his grandfather. His father, Juan Carlos, was also a retired volleyball player from Argentina. His mother was from Spain.

When Miguel was 16, his family moved to Spain because of economic challenges in Argentina. Miguel, his parents, his sister Mariel, and his younger brother Guillermo first went to Málaga. Later, they settled in the Canary Islands. Miguel was married to Esther Custodio. They had two children: a son named Daniel (born 2002) and a daughter named Sara (born 2004).

A Sad Farewell

On June 21, 2019, Miguel was at a friend's wedding in Italy. He started feeling unwell and went to his hotel room. The next day, he sadly passed away from a heart attack at the age of 46. This happened in Varese, Italy, where he was staying with his wife. People tried to help him, but it was too late.

Miguel's Coaching Career

Miguel Falasca started working as a head coach for the PGE Skra Bełchatów volleyball club in Poland in 2013. In his first season, his team won the Polish Championship for 2013/2014. This was the club's eighth time winning this title.

In July 2014, the club extended his contract until 2017. In February 2016, he also became the head coach for the Czech Republic men's national volleyball team. However, in March 2016, his club team, PGE Skra Bełchatów, lost a big match in the CEV Champions League. After this loss, the club decided to end his coaching role on March 28, 2016. In May 2016, he signed a new two-year contract with an Italian club called Gi Group Monza.

Miguel's Achievements

Miguel Falasca achieved many great things in his volleyball career, both as a player and as a coach.

As a Player

• CEV Champions League
  • 2002/2003 – with Kerakoll Modena
  • 2011/2012 – with PGE Skra Bełchatów
• FIVB Club World Championship
  • Doha 2009 – with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • Doha 2010 – with PGE Skra Bełchatów
• CEV Cup
  • 2001/2002 – with Knack Roeselare
  • 2005/2006 – with Portol Palma de Mallorca
• CEV Challenge Cup
  • 2004/2005 – with Son Amar Palma de Mallorca
  • 2012/2013 – with Ural Ufa
• National championships
  • 1996/1997 Spanish Cup, with CV Las Palmas
  • 2000/2001 Belgian SuperCup, with Knack Roeselare
  • 2004/2005 Spanish Cup, with Portol Palma de Mallorca
  • 2005/2006 Spanish Cup, with Portol Palma de Mallorca
  • 2005/2006 Spanish Championship, with Portol Palma de Mallorca
  • 2006/2007 Spanish Championship, with Portol Palma de Mallorca
  • 2007/2008 Spanish Championship, with Portol Palma de Mallorca
  • 2008/2009 Polish Cup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2008/2009 Polish Championship, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2009/2010 Polish Championship, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2010/2011 Polish Cup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2010/2011 Polish Championship, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2011/2012 Polish Cup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
• Universiade
  • 1995 Summer Universiade

As a Coach

• CEV Challenge Cup
  • 2018/2019 – with Saugella Monza
• National championships
  • 2013/2014 Polish SuperCup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2013/2014 Polish Championship, with PGE Skra Bełchatów
  • 2015/2016 Polish Cup, with PGE Skra Bełchatów

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

Images for kids

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

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  Miguel Ángel Falasca as PGE Skra Bełchatów player in 2011.

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

See also

In Spanish: Miguel Ángel Falasca para niños