PRESS RELEASE:
Herlev, Denmark — The Herlev Eagles today announce that Head Coach Martin will be leaving the club following the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, having accepted an opportunity with a major European club.
Following a highly successful season that saw the Eagles secure a silver medal in the playoffs, Martin’s profile has risen significantly across Europe, ultimately leading to this exciting opportunity abroad.
Martin departs after three impactful seasons behind the bench, during which the club achieved two Final Four silver medals, a second-place finish in the regular season, and most recently, a silver medal in this season’s playoffs. His tenure has been defined by strong results, culture-building, and a clear competitive identity.
General Manager Guillaume Doucet commented:
"It is a very sad day for the club, but Martin has earned a great opportunity to pursue his career at the highest level. We are incredibly proud that one of our own will be coaching in one of the best leagues in Europe."
Doucet continued:
"That being said, the Eagles are in a very solid position for the future, and we are extremely excited for the 2026–27 season. We have many key players in place, and we are already well underway in the process of identifying our next head coach."
Martin also shared his thoughts on his time with the club:
"I would like to sincerely thank Nicolai, Anders, Jacob, Filip, Jan, Frank, and all the members of the board for their support and trust over the past three years."
"Douce and Kim - You have been incredible colleagues, always by my side in every situation, showing unwavering support and dedication to me, the players, and the entire organization."
"To the players—thank you for believing in me and for buying into the vision and plan we built together. What we achieved as a group is something I will always be proud of."
"And finally, to the fans and sponsors, thank you for making Herlev the best place to work in Denmark. Your passion and support made every day special."
The Herlev Eagles organization extends its sincere gratitude to Martin for his dedication, professionalism, and contributions to the club. We thank him for all his efforts and wish him the very best in what promises to be an exciting new chapter in his career.
PRESSEMEDDELELSE
Herlev Eagles annoncerer afgang af cheftræner Martin Gudmundsson.
Herlev, Danmark — Herlev Eagles annoncerer i dag, at cheftræner Martin forlader klubben efter afslutningen af sæsonen 2025-26, efter at have accepteret en mulighed hos en europæisk storklub.
Efter en meget succesfuld sæson, hvor Eagles sikrede sig en sølvmedalje i slutspillet, er Martins profil steget markant i hele Europa, hvilket i sidste ende har ført til denne spændende mulighed i udlandet.
Martin forlader klubben efter tre betydningsfulde sæsoner bag bænken, hvor klubben opnåede to Final Four-sølvmedaljer, en andenplads i den regulære sæson og senest en sølvmedalje i denne sæsons slutspil. Hans tid som træner har været præget af stærke resultater, kulturopbygning og en klar konkurrencemæssig identitet.
Sportschef Guillaume Doucet kommentere:
"Det er en meget trist dag for klubben, men Martin har fået en fantastisk mulighed for at forfølge sin karriere på højeste niveau. Vi er utroligt stolte af, at en af vores egne skal træne i en af de bedste ligaer i Europa."
Doucet fortsætter:
"Når det er sagt, er Eagles i en meget solid position til fremtiden, og vi er ekstremt begejstrede for sæsonen 2026-27. Vi har mange nøglespillere på plads, og vi er allerede godt i gang med at finde vores næste cheftræner."
Martin delte også sine tanker om sin tid i klubben:
"Jeg vil gerne takke Nicolai, Anders, Jacob, Filip, Jan, Frank og alle medlemmer af bestyrelsen for deres støtte og tillid i løbet af de sidste tre år."
"Douce og Kim - I har været utrolige kolleger, altid ved min side i enhver situation, og I har vist urokkelig støtte og dedikation til mig, spillerne og hele organisationen."
"Til spillerne - tak for at I har troet på mig og for at købe den vision og plan, vi byggede sammen. Det, vi opnåede som gruppe, er noget, jeg altid vil være stolt af."
"Og endelig, til fansene og sponsorerne, tak for at I gør Herlev til det bedste sted at arbejde i Danmark. Jeres passion og støtte gjorde hver dag speciel."
Herlev Eagles´s organisationen udtrykker sin dybeste taknemmelighed til Martin for hans dedikation, professionalisme og bidrag til klubben. Vi takker ham for al hans indsats og ønsker ham alt det bedste i det, der lover at blive et spændende nyt kapitel i hans karriere.
General Manager Guillaume Doucet