With the beginning of the new training season after a long Cross-Country winter, there have been several changes in the coaching ranks of many World Cup teams. Here is a summary of some that have come to the attention of the FIS Newsflash:
 was appointed as a new training base coach in Ruhpolding. In that function, he will support Jochen Behle, the long-time head coach of the German team, in the World Cup. Hämäläinen will be also the responsible coach for the German ladies team while Oberhof’s training base coach Cuno Schreyl is responsible for the men’s team. As the third training base coach in Oberwiesenthal, Janko Neuber completes the German World Cup team. The sprint training group will continue to be trained by Ismo Hämäläinen. As additional training support in Oberhof, Andreas Schluetter – a former top athlete – will work together with Claudia Kuenzel and Manuela Henkel.</p>
<p>In Sweden, Per-Ã…ke Yttergard, previously Head of Nordic Disciplines, was named Head of Sport with main responsibility for the national team. Inge Braten’s position as Cross-Country Head Coach will not be filled. The Swedish men’s team will be coached by Bengt Sattin, replacing Thomas Alsgaard who retired earlier during the season. Sattin will be assisted by Lars Selin. Joakim Abrahamsson remains in his position as the Swedish ladies’ coach along with Magnus Ingesson.</p>
<p>In Austria, Bernd Raupach replaced Franz Gattermann as Head Coach of the Austrian Cross-Country team. He has three training base coaches at his side: Gerald Heigl, Heinz Mühlbacher and the former World Cup athlete Alexander Marent.</p>
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New season, new faces: Coach changes around the world in Cross-Country Skiing
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