EUSA Insider:
Jakub Peszko
Age: 25
Place of Birth: Rzeszow, Poland
University: University of Rzeszow (POL)
Published: 20 February 2018
Briefly describe how and why did you get involved in Volleyball?
Sport was part of the whole family, especially my father who used to take me swimming from an early age for about six years. From the age of about 16 I have playing a lot of volleyball, until now where I play at a top level.
"I have had a great time at each event, but because in 2017 it was in my home country made it even more special"
What do you study? How do you balance your study, trainings and competitions?
I study Physical Education at the University of Rzeszow, which I will finish in this summer, with a masters degree. Thanks to the help of the Dean of the Physical Education because he admitted to me study on a individual course schedule. The last three years I have been living in Katowice in order to live close to MKS Będzin S.A. Club, my volleyball team who play on the top league in Poland.
Tell us about your experience of the European Universities Championships 2017. Is this your first time at an EUSA event?
No, I had a chance play European Universities Volleyball Championships 2013 in Nicosia (CYP) and in Rotterdam (NED) at the European Universities Games 2014. I have had a great time at each event, but because in 2017 it was in my home country made it even more special.
"...the competition is always very strong at EUSA events"
In 2018 the European Universities Games 2018 will take place in Coimbra, Portugal, do you hope to be there? Why do you think university sport events are important?
I hope be at the European Universities Games Coimbra 2018, and I hope to play and score well! However, the competition is always very strong at EUSA events. University sport events are important, because you can improve your skills and cooperation in the group.
This is your chance! What is your message to European students like yourself?
My message hmm... train hard and persistently and there will be positive effects in the end, you will enjoy the games in Portugal!
EUSA would like to congratulate Jakub on captaining the University of Rzeszow
to gold in the Mens European Universities Championship 2017!
We hope to see you again in Coimbra for the Games.
