Born in 1973, Plamen Konstantinov has been coaching the men's National Team of Bulgaria since 2014, following a stint in Turkey and several seasons at the helm of clubs in Russia - where he continues with Lokomotiv Novosibirsk during the club season. As a player he excelled in the outside hitter position with numerous clubs in Greece, before moving on to play in France, Italy, Poland and Russia. Playing for the National Team of Bulgaria, he was a two-time Olympian in Atlanta 1996 and Beijing 2008 and won bronze medals at the 2006 FIVB World Championship and 2007 FIVB World Cup, both in Japan.