Overview
- Sebastian Hinze, head coach of the Rhein-Neckar Löwen since 2022, will leave the team after his contract expires in summer 2025.
- The club and Hinze mutually agreed not to renew the contract due to differing visions for the team's future strategy.
- Hinze led the team to a DHB-Pokal victory in his first season and a European League semifinal appearance last season, though Bundesliga results have been inconsistent.
- The Löwen currently sit seventh in the Bundesliga standings and are set to compete for a spot in the DHB-Pokal Final Four later this week.
- Löwen management expressed gratitude for Hinze's dedication while emphasizing their focus on ending the season strongly and finding a new coaching team.