Former Bundesliga professional Andy Schmid will be the coach of the Swiss national handball team from summer 2024. This was announced by the association.
“It’s a great honor to become the coach of my home country,” said Schmid, who was under contract with the Rhein-Neckar Löwen from 2010 to 2022. During this time, the 39-year-old was voted the best Bundesliga player five times.
Successful time with the Rhein-Neckar Löwen
With the lions, the Swiss won the championship twice, the DHB Cup and the EHF Cup once and the Supercup three times. The world-class playmaker is currently active in his home country at HC Kriens-Luzern. His contract with the leaders of the Swiss league ends in 2024, his contract as national coach is valid until the home European Championship in 2028.
High goals as a coach too
As a player, he also wants to “set the highest goals for himself as a coach. And in order to achieve these goals, I will act with the same passion and dedication as if I were still a player,” said Schmid.
