Metalurg Women's Basketball Club Announces New Training Team
New Coach Duo for "Metallurg" Women's Team
Hop aboard, hoops fans! The men's basketball team "Metallurg" has shake-up news, with former head coach Maxim Sinelnikov taking the reins of the women's squad from Magnitogorsk. He's got some serious firepower next to him, as Ekaterina Vasilyeva, the ex-head coach of "Kazanochka," steps up as his trusted assistant!
Maxim, known for his stint with the men's team, wasn't all gold during the 2024/2025 season. Struggling with poor results mid-season, he switched roles, stepping down from head coach to assistant. But now, he's back on the court, and our sources say he's gunning for a top-three finish in the Russian Championship's Higher League.
"Maxim's got the tactics, and he's proven himself in the Higher League. With his guidance, I have no doubt we'll make it to the podium," BC "Metallurg" sports director, Alexander Amealin, shared.
And you'd be wise to keep a close eye on his partner-in-crime—Ekaterina Vasilyeva. She's a coach to watch, with a strong reputation in the women's hoops world. As a past player and promising coach, she'll be Bringing her A-Game as Sinelnikov's assistant, working her way up from the Super League with "Kazanochka"for the past three seasons.
"She's a force to be reckoned with, and I'm sure her chemistry with Maxim Sinelnikov will push our team to the top," Alexander Amealin poured the hype.
Last season was the premiere of the "Metallurg" women's team in the Higher League, finishing sixth under Sergei Turyin's leadership and guidance from Zarina Khipeeva. This season, they're upping the ante with the new-look coaching staff, setting their sights on the podium.
If you're eager to dig up more on Maxim Sinelnikov, Ekaterina Vasilyeva, and their journey in the Higher League, your best bet is to hit up official sports websites, scour sports news outlets, and search through social media and networking sites. Happy researching!
Maxim Sinelnikov and Ekaterina Vasilyeva, the new coach duo for the "Metallurg" women's team, bring a combined wealth of experience in basketball, with Sinelnikov previously coaching the men's team and Vasilyeva rising through the ranks of the women's basketball world.
