Lorenzo Bernardi, a legend of world volleyball, joins H-FARM College

The experience of someone who has reached the highest levels of international sport is coming into the classroom to inspire and educate the professionals of tomorrow. Lorenzo Bernardi, widely regarded as one of the greatest volleyball players of all time, is joining the H-FARM College ecosystem, bringing students a perspective shaped through years of success, leadership, and a culture of high performance.

His arrival represents another step in H-FARM College’s educational philosophy: complementing academic excellence with direct engagement with professionals who have transformed their experience at the highest level into knowledge and skills to share with the next generation.

A career built on excellence

Inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame and named by the FIVB, together with Karch Kiraly, as the “Best Volleyball Player of the 20th Century,” Lorenzo Bernardi has written some of the most remarkable chapters in the history of Italian volleyball.

As a key member of the Italian National Team, he played a leading role in one of the sport’s most successful eras, winning two FIVB World Championships, two European Championships, five FIVB World League titles, and a silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Following an extraordinary playing career, he went on to become a successful coach, continuing to distinguish himself through his ability to lead people and build high-performing teams.

Lorenzo Bernardi’s arrival holds particular significance within the new Bachelor’s Degree in AI & Sports Management, a program designed to prepare professionals capable of leading the evolution of the sports industry.

Today, the world of sport demands increasingly interdisciplinary skills. Artificial intelligence, data analytics, business, marketing, and management are reshaping the way teams, athletes, and organizations operate. Yet alongside technological innovation, the ability to lead people, build trust, and make sound decisions under pressure remains essential. Lorenzo Bernardi embodies the meeting point between these two dimensions. His experience enables students to understand how innovation can enhance performance without ever losing sight of the importance of the human factor.

A valuable addition to the entire H-FARM College community

The impact of his contribution extends far beyond the world of sport. Leadership, decision-making, performing under pressure, teamwork, personal growth, and building a results-driven culture are fundamental competencies for every future manager, entrepreneur, and professional.

By engaging with individuals who have faced challenges at the highest level, students gain practical insights and develop a mindset that can be applied across any organizational environment. They learn how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and how to lead teams toward ambitious goals.

With Lorenzo Bernardi joining its community, H-FARM College further reinforces its commitment to delivering an educational experience that combines strong academic foundations, innovation, and direct interaction with leading figures from the worlds of business, technology, and sport.

The Bachelor’s Degree in AI & Sports Management was created with precisely this vision: to integrate artificial intelligence, technology, and management with the expertise of professionals who have experienced excellence firsthand, transforming the university journey into an ecosystem where innovation, real-world experience, and continuous exchange prepare students to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Lorenzo Bernardi commented: “I am delighted to become part of the H-FARM world—an environment full of innovation and ideas that constantly makes you feel inspired and alive. I believe it is incredibly valuable to engage with today’s young people, who will be at the heart of tomorrow’s world, and to share my experience, which has always focused on how rather than what.”

“Sport is an extraordinary laboratory for innovation, leadership, and complexity management and, for this reason, a privileged space for personal growth, where students can learn to better understand themselves, handle pressure, develop their talent, and recognize their role within a team — a key element of H-FARM College’s educational model.It is precisely around Lorenzo Bernardi’s story and experience that we built our new Personal Development Program, structured as a series of sessions throughout the academic year, to offer students the opportunity to reflect on who they are and who they aspire to become” said Antonella Sannella, Managing Director of H-FARM College.