Change of coach at VfL Eintracht Hagen: Neff has to go after a false start!

Change of coach at VfL Eintracht Hagen: Neff has to go after a false start!

Change of coach at VfL Eintracht Hagen

In handball there has been a significant change: VfL Eintracht Hagen has separated from his coach Stefan Neff. This decision was made just two days after a clear 24:39 defeat against HC Elbflorence and a worrying start of the season with only 2 out of 8 possible points. The club now wants to bring a breath of fresh air to the team and has appointed the previous U19 coach Pavel PROKOPEC as the new head coach.

Eintracht President Detlef Spruth expressed the growing concern of the club management, which followed the very negative game results. "We have been without a win for twelve games now," said Spruth. After the disappointing second half, everyone involved is interested in how the Situation will develop. However, it was emphasized that no blame was made in an open conversation with Stefan Neff. The association is aware that the situation has not arisen overnight and appreciates the coach's achievements in recent years.

neff and his era at a glance

Stefan Neff took over the team in November 2019 and led VfL Eintracht Hagen from the 3rd league back to the 2nd Bundesliga. The highlights of his training work include several impressive victories, including against Bundesliga teams. Nevertheless, there was a series of victorious games last season, which finally led to this decision.

The club management recognized Neff's contribution during his term and made it clear that he played an important role in the establishment of VfL Eintracht Hagen in the 2nd Bundesliga. "Stefan established the team as a fixture," emphasized Spruth. His commitment will continue to be estimated in the future, even if he is no longer in office.

Pavel Prokopec: The new trainer

PAVEL Prokopec is now head coach in the footsteps of Neff. The former Czech international knows the club very well, since he has been part of the team since 2015 and has also gone through the entire repertoire as an active player for VfL. Previously, he was an assistant coach and successfully led the U19 into the newly created 1st Bundesliga.

Prokopec immediately gave his first training with the team after his appointment and will now get to work to get the team back on the right course. "A very good solution," says Spruth, the promotion of Prokopec, who already knows the structures and the team very well. His assistant coach becomes Valentin Schmidt-who will coach the U19 of the association-and is also a known size in the club.

Next Sunday the next game for VfL Eintracht Hagen is already pending. The team competes with TV Großwallstadt, while the U19 plays their home game against HC Empor Rostock the day before. The interested parties may be excited to see whether the new personnel constellations will lead to a turn in the season so far.

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