Hugo Néstor Conte (born 14 April 1963) is a volleyball coach and retired player from Argentina who represented his native country in three Summer Olympics. He was born in Buenos Aires. He currently coaches Volley Cavriago in Italy.
After having finished in sixth place at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Conte was a member of the men's national team that claimed the bronze medal four years later in Seoul, South Korea. Twelve years later, he was on the squad, ending up in fourth place at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He is considered to be one of the eight greatest volleyball players of all time, and the best Argentinian player, next to Waldo Kantor.
With the Italian club team Santal Parma, he won the 1984 European Champions League.
Personal life
Hugo's son, Facundo, also became an international volleyball player.
Clubs history Club Country From ToFerro Carril Oeste1978-19791981-1982AS Cannes1982-19831982-1983Pallavolo Parma1983-19841983-1984Victor Village Ugento1984-19851985-1986Ferro Carril Oeste1986-19871986-1987Acqua Pozzillo Catane1987-19881989-1990Carimonte Modena1990-19911992-1993Alpitour Diesel Cuneo1993-19941993-1994Tally Milan1994-19951994-1995Playa Catania1995-19961997-1998Ferro Carril Oeste1998-19991999-2000Pallavolo Parma2000-20012000-2001
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