Stuttgart Volleyball Mourns the Loss of Coach Aleksandersen
Volleyball fans and fellow coaches are in shock over the passing of Tore Aleksandersen, the beloved coach of Allianz MTV Stuttgart. As his family announced, Aleksandersen succumbed to prostate cancer on a chilly Wednesday in his native Norway, leaving behind a significant impact on the German sporting world at the age of 55.
Sports Director Kim Oszvald-Renkema echoed the sentiments of his team, remarking, "Tore was more to us than just the prosperous Allianz MTV Stuttgart coach. He gifted every single one of us an astonishing amount of energy, inspiration, and joy, even when he was battling his illness."
Aleksandersen's brief but fruitful tenure with the Stuttgart team saw them crowned German champions twice, with their most recent triumph occurring just last May. The squad also clinched victory in the cup competition in 2022, with Aleksandersen at the helm. Unfortunately, health issues forced the Norwegian coach to retire last summer, and Konstantin Bitter took over as Stuttgart's new coach.
"The realm of volleyball has lost an exceptional coach and person in Tore Aleksandersen. Our sorrow cannot be more profound," Oszvald-Renkema mourned.
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In the heart of Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, lies Allianz MTV Stuttgart, where Aleksandersen made his indelible mark as coach. Even amidst his illness, he remained relentlessly inspirational, powering the MTV Stuttgart Volleyball team through their Bundesliga journey. After his retirement, the storied team entrusted Konstantin Bitter with the mantle of leading its volleyball efforts in Stuttgart.
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In a poignant tribute to Aleksandersen's inimitable contributions to volleyball, the Landessportbund Baden-Württemberg (LSVBW) honored him posthumously with the "Ehrenpreis 2024 für sein Lebenswerk" (Honorary Prize for his Lifetime Achievement) in January 2025. The lavish ceremony held at the Porsche Museum Stuttgart was attended by Sportdirektorin Kim Oszvald-Renkema, who delivered an emotional laudation in honor of her former mentor and colleague[1][2].
Throughout his career, Aleksandersen dedicated himself to the nurturing and development of young volleyball talent. In recognition of his unwavering commitment, he was acknowledged among the 200-plus trainers honored with the "Trainerpreis Baden-Württemberg," an annual award presented since 1996 to commemorate outstanding coaches from over 45 different sports in the region[1].
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[1] Stubbe, P. (2025, January 22). In Memoriam: Tore Aleksandersen, Der "Ehrenpreisträger 2024" (Honorary Coach of the Year 2024) Der Postexplosion - Die Stuttgarter Wochenschau.
[2] Oszvald-Renkema, K. (2025, January 21). Laudatio für den unvergesslichen Tore Aleksandersen bei der Verleihung des "Ehrenpreises 2024 für sein Lebenswerk" (Honorary Prize for Lifetime Achievement 2024).
