Overview
- Horngacher announced his planned exit at the German Ski Association’s outfitting event in Nuremberg, confirming he will depart after the 2025/26 season.
- DSV sport director Horst Hüttel said he was told weeks earlier and noted there are no concrete successor plans yet.
- The federation will start a winter search for a long-term replacement, with internal options such as Thomas Thurnbichler and Ronny Hornschuh under consideration.
- Horngacher will coach through the season and pledged full commitment, with his final campaign running from the Nov. 21 World Cup opener in Lillehammer to the February 2026 Olympics in Predazzo.
- Since taking charge in 2019, he oversaw team gold at the 2021 home worlds and Karl Geiger’s 2020 ski flying title, and he has indicated interest in another role within the DSV after stepping down.