When creating the Las Vegas Ramblers, team owner and GM Vinny Rodriguez knew that he was going to have a unique situation – running a roster with players in both Las Vegas and Southern California. In order for the Ramblers to be successful, he would have to build a roster full of experienced and versatile players who would be able to come together and seamlessly gel as a unit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cI wanted to build a roster that was full of players who are not only well rounded on the court, but have a strong mental-game off the court. We need to be dynamic in order to be successful as we have a unique situation with a split roster, so finding players that can bridge that gap seamlessly will be a critical part of our team’s success,\u201d Rodriguez stated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The team found a key piece of their roster in Southern California native, Gino Gamboa. As a four-year veteran from UC Santa Cruz and touting 2 years of international experience playing in the UK and Denmark, Gamboa looks to be an integral part of the Ramblers squad moving forward. With ample experience as both an outside hitter and as a right side, Gino is a student of the game whose positive attitude and well-rounded playstyle makes him a threat for the young Ramblers roster. He recalls \u201cMy Junior year my coach comes up to me and is like \u2018hey we want to try you on the right side but have you be a passing oppo\u2019.\u201d It would not be a starting spot, but Gamboa knew the doors that it could open, \u201cWe didn\u2019t have a backup right side; or a solid one like say if he got hurt\u201d so when his coach asked if he was interested, it was of course a resounding \u201cYes!\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThose kind of skills are a necessity for this team\u201d Rodriguez noted, \u201cthat\u2019s the exact mentality I need from my players\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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When watching Gino, the most impressive part about his game is not just the explosive back row presence, but his mental aptitude and energy on the court. He is a highly motivated and energetic player that is driven by his passion to continue learning the game and pursue being one of the best.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A large ankle Injury at the end of his NCAA career may have left a bit of a sour taste in his mouth, but the NVA and the Las Vegas Ramblers are making sure to provide a perfect stage for Gino to return to the spotlight and make his mark.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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