For the seventh consecutive time, Budva has secured the title, achieving yet another double crown and making history by winning the inaugural Montenegrin Super Cup, with just two sets dropped across all domestic competitions this season.

These statistics vividly demonstrate the dominance of Budva’s volleyball team in the national league.

While trophies are commendable, they weren’t the only focus this season, states Budva’s coach Miljan Bošković in an interview with Odbojka.me, the official website of the Volleyball Federation of Montenegro.

“Our commitment is towards nurturing young talent and developing future national team players. This season, we boasted the youngest team we’ve ever had. Our cadets and juniors participated throughout the league, and the last match played with our strongest lineup occurred on November 22, ahead of the finals. Their performances at tournaments in Zadar and Italy have shown the significance of these matches for their growth. We’ve fostered many young players, achieving our goals not only in terms of success,” Miljan Bošković highlights.

Changes are on the horizon for the club volleyball landscape next season.

Participation in the regional MEVZA league is anticipated to enhance competition, benefiting everyone, including Budva, according to Bošković.

“The opportunity given by the Volleyball Federation of Montenegro is one we must seize, regardless of who steps onto the court. Budva is in full agreement, and I hope Budućnost participates as well. A robust regional competition will strengthen the domestic league, and intense matches will facilitate player development. Ultimately, this will bolster the national team and help boost the popularity of volleyball, encouraging more kids to get involved. Since the start of this century and the iconic matches between Budvanska Riviera and Budućnost, we’ve seen a decline in young players practicing volleyball. I believe we are on the brink of restoring this trend, largely thanks to the Volleyball Federation’s diligent efforts,” Bošković adds.

Budućnost entered the season finale with higher ambitions, but all they managed were minor victories against Budva, winning a set each in both the Cup final and final series, which was played as a best-of-three.

“A stronger Budućnost will enhance the overall quality of Montenegrin volleyball. The success of Budućnost directly contributes to Budva’s strength. Just as in other sports, competition drives improvement, and I hope other clubs will step up as well.”

Next season, Budva will compete on three fronts: Europe, the MEVZA League, and the Montenegrin championship.

However, the primary goal remains unchanged.

“We continue to aim to nurture young players, and I believe we can elevate this even further through the MEVZA league. We won’t rush into acquiring major reinforcements. The approach we’ve adopted—combining emerging talents with experienced players for mentorship—has proven successful, as seen with Balša Radunović, Luka Babić, Miloš Ćulafić, and Vojin Ćaćić,” concludes Miljan Bošković.

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