Four seasons ago, young club members Lars Peeters (24) and Jonas Stiers (27) took over the presidency of VC Wolvertem together.

Lars, why did you take on that role at such a young age — 20 and 23 at the time?

Lars Peeters:
“The chairman at the time no longer wanted to continue his mandate. The question was raised: who is willing to step in? To be honest, I never saw myself playing or being active anywhere other than Wolvertem. So Jonas and I decided to take the leap.
Yes, we were young — and I still hope we’re seen that way — but we had already been active as volunteers for years. As coaches, as event volunteers, or when the board asked for advice. We didn’t walk into an unfamiliar situation.”

What keeps you so motivated in this shared leadership role?
“The appreciation from our colleagues means a lot. The drive of our members and the pride with which they represent the club give me an energy boost. Together, we work to take another step forward each time. Sometimes in sports policy, sometimes in communication, sometimes in our partnership strategy. Every day, we try to improve something.”

What would you still like to achieve together?
“What do we dream of? I think we mainly need to keep working hard to remain a healthy club — a place where everyone enjoys playing volleyball and simply enjoys being. Sporting milestones are great for enriching the club’s history, but the friendships, the family atmosphere and the off‑court moments are the most important. They’re what make us all walk into the gym with a smile.”