# Italian volleyball club staff continuity > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-volleyball-club-staff-continuity > Updated: 2026-07-28T09:58:13.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. On 24 July 2026, Cuneo Volley announced that head coach Matteo Battocchio would remain in charge for the 2026‑27 season, with assistants Mauro Rizzo and Fabio Genre also staying on the technical staff. The club highlighted the importance of continuity after three years, noting the coaching team’s role in returning Cuneo to the SuperLega. Four days later, Cuneo Volley released a more detailed staff roster, confirming the retained technical team and unveiling its medical personnel, including doctor Matteo Parola and orthopaedic surgeon Gabriele Pisanu. New appointments were added, such as athletic trainer Valerio Grossi and field physiotherapist Jimena Festino, while thanking departing staff members. The same announcement also listed staff continuities at other Italian clubs—Cisterna Volley, Polisportiva Pino Donato Taverna, Igea Virtus, and Cagliari football—showing a broader pattern of maintaining coaching and medical teams across the Italian sport landscape. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-28: Cuneo Volley and other Italian clubs unveil staff appointments Cuneo Volley, Cisterna Volley, Polisportiva Pino Donato Taverna, Igea Virtus and Cagliari announced new technical and medical staff, confirming continuities and adding personnel for the upcoming season. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cisterna-volley-retains-full-coaching-staff-as-pino-donato-taverna-hires-new-football-coach ### 2026-07-24: Cuneo Volley confirms Matteo Battocchio as head coach, retains staff Cuneo Volley confirmed Matteo Battocchio as head coach, with assistants Mauro Rizzo and Fabio Genre (also scoutman), emphasizing staff continuity after three years. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuneo-volley-confirms-matteo-battocchio-as-head-coach-retains-staff --- Cite as: Italian volleyball club staff continuity. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-volleyball-club-staff-continuity