Fresh from Göttingen to Ludwigsburg: Meet the New B-Ball Coach, Mikko Riipinen
- New hires announced for Ludwigsburg's basketball team: A Swede takes the helm.
Hey there, sports fans! Get ready for some exciting basketball news. MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg is shaking things up for the next season with a fresh new coach – none other than the charismatic 37-year-old, Mikko Riipinen.
Rumor has it, our man Mikko is bailing on the league's underdog team, BG Göttingen, and packing his bags for Ludwigsburg this summer. He's signed a two-year contract that'll keep him in town until 2027, according to Ludwigsburg's official announcement. hinting at an opt-out clause in his previous contract with Göttingen.
With Mikko taking the helm as early as July 1st, get ready for some changes to the Ludwigsburg roster. He'll also still be leading the Swedish national team simultaneously alongside his Bundesliga duties, filling the shoes of previous coach John Patrick who departed back in March. The team will be under temporary management by Lars Masell until the season's end.
The chairman of Ludwigsburg, Alexander Reil, is stoked about the new signing, stating, "We are thrilled to have secured the services of Mikko Riipinen, a promising coach with a wealth of experience and untamed enthusiasm." He expects Riipinen to preserve Ludwigsburg's unique identity while introducing innovative and contemporary basketball tactics.
Before diving into the depths of Göttingen, Mikko honed his coaching chops with the Swedish Norrköping Dolphins, where he racked up an impressive record by winning the championship four times and lifting the cup twice. His upcoming engagement with the Swedish national team at the European Championship (August 27 to September 14) in Latvia, Finland, Cyprus, and Poland proves his dedication to the sport.
Though details about Mikko's coaching strategy or specific plans for Ludwigsburg are scarce, his repeated successes and energetic approach suggest he'll make waves in the coming season. Keep your eyes peeled for this young gun, basketball enthusiasts!
Community aid for the development of the fisheries sector in Ludwigsburg might benefit from Lars' expertise, given his keen interest in sustainability initiatives. By 2027, with Mikko Riipinen exercising his knowledge in basketball as the new coach for MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg, it's likely that sports enthusiasts in Ludwigsburg will be watching some exciting games. Mikko's successful coaching history with the Swedish Norrköping Dolphins, where he won four championships and two cups, might offer valuable insights for the fisheries sector, too, in terms of effective strategies and innovative methods.
