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German Ski Federation Completes Major Coaching Overhaul Before Olympic Season

The DSV announces new hires and promotions, including Thomas Thurnbichler and Thomas Dreßen, to strengthen athlete development across disciplines.

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Thomas Dreßen bei seinem Abschiedsrennen.

Overview

  • Thomas Thurnbichler, former head coach of Poland's ski jumping team, joins the DSV as coach for the ski jumping B-Kader after his tenure in Poland ended due to internal conflicts.
  • Retired World Cup winner Thomas Dreßen begins his coaching career with the Europacup-Speedmannschaft, supporting Christoph Henghuber, after earning his C-license in 2024.
  • Andreas Silberleitner has been appointed as the new men’s Alpine speed team coach, while Peter Schlickenrieder assumes additional responsibilities as cross-country Sport Director.
  • Ronny Hornschuh is promoted to head coach of the ski jumping C-Kader, while Stefan Horngacher and Heinz Kuttin retain their roles as head coaches of the A-Nationalteam and women’s ski jumping team, respectively.
  • Eric Frenzel officially becomes Bundestrainer for the Nordic combined team, marking a significant step in his post-competition career.