As the German Volleyball Association (DVV) surprisingly announced on Friday (January 28, 2022), the 52-year-old has been given a three-year contract and will succeed Felix Koslowski. “I said a few years ago that I would be interested in coaching a women’s team and I’m happy to have this opportunity now.”, explained Heynen. The world-class coach had last looked after Poland’s men. He won gold with the team at the 2018 World Cup and bronze at the 2021 European Championship.
“Volleyball is volleyball, whether men or women”
“Volleyball is still volleyball, whether it’s men or women. In my opinion, there’s only a small difference.”, said Heynen, who coached the German men from February 2012 to September 2016 and sensationally won bronze at the 2014 World Cup. It was the first German World Cup medal in 44 years. The men’s coach remains Italian Andrea Giani, who has extended his contract for this year. “Our goal for 2022 is to move even further up the world rankings”said Giani, who became Heynen’s successor in 2017.
The highlight of the season for the men is the World Cup in Russia (August 26 to September 11), for the women the finals in the Netherlands and Poland (September 23 to October 15).
dpa
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Status: 01/28/2022, 16:23