The specialist from Denmark worked last season at the Ludwigsburg “MHP Riesen” club in Germany, and before that, for three years, he worked in Sweden as an assistant coach and temporarily as the head coach of the club.
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26-year-old J. Andersen also worked with the Danish national men’s team in 2022–2023.
Upon arriving in Kaunas, J. Andersen spoke about his career path and desire to start working in an interview given to “Žalgiris TV,” which you can already find on the “Žalgiris” YouTube channel.
“Being here, I am very happy; it was a big dream. I have visited the “Žalgiris” organization several times for educational purposes, so becoming part of this basketball culture is a huge honor,” said the strategist.
J. Andersen also shared the story of joining “Žalgiris.”
“The plan this summer was to go to Romania with my previous head coach, but the staff there was already complete, so I had to look for new opportunities. I am very lucky to be able to do what I like here – analysis, scouting opponents, and preparing for games,” added J. Andersen.
The strategist also told the story of his previous visit to the “Žalgiris” organization and later shared his career path.
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“I was not a very talented basketball player. When I was 13 years old, the coach said that if I wanted to make a living from basketball, I had to start thinking about coaching. I agreed and respected him a lot, and since then I felt that I liked it – it all started with youth teams, and finally, during the COVID-19 period, I got my chance in the strongest Danish league,” shared the coach.
Finally, J. Andersen spoke about his time with the Norrköping “Dolphins” team when he tasted the life of a head coach.
The strategist has also already met the “Žalgiris” coaching staff.
“I have already had a brief meeting. Even before coming here, I felt that I was going to a very passionate environment, considering the level of “Žalgiris.” They will be great colleagues, I can feel it already, so I am looking forward to starting work,” replied J. Andersen.
We invite you to watch the full video and hear the remaining thoughts of the strategist.
J. Andersen’s joining the team also completed the “Žalgiris” coaching staff. For the second consecutive season, the team will be led by head coach Tomas Masiulis, who will continue to be assisted by assistant coaches Mantas Šernius, Renaldas Seibutis, and Andrius Ulčickas with Johs Andersen, who will serve as assistant coaches and video coordinators. For the second consecutive season, Žygimantas Janavičius will serve as the individual training coach.
Next week, the “Žalgiris” basketball players, starting preparation for the upcoming season, will play three preseason matches behind closed doors at the “Žalgiris” arena. On August 29 at 18:00, the green and whites will challenge the Riga “Zelli” team, on September 2 at 18:00 – the Utena “Juventus” team, and on September 6 at 18:00 – the Baku “Sabah” club. Live broadcasts and recordings of these matches will be available only to “Žalgiris Insider” members.
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