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Jakob Vestergaard discusses coaching philosophy in EHF interview series
The Odense coach explained squad communication, development and his Champions League ambitions.
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Odense coach Jakob Vestergaard featured in EHF's Handball Mastermind series, discussing the principles behind his coaching career. The Dane emphasised intelligent, attractive play and collective effort, alongside regular communication with players across the entire squad rather than only the starting lineup.
Vestergaard won consecutive Champions League titles with Viborg in 2009 and 2010, later reached the semifinals with Oltchim and guided Bietigheim to the 2024 final. He took charge of Odense in summer 2025 after Ole Gustav Gjekstad's departure.
In the interview, he encouraged young coaches to learn from established figures while developing their own style. He also discussed moving beyond Denmark to test himself, setting team goals and treating the pressure at Odense as part of the club's ambition to reach major finals.
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