Swiss National Team

As Head of National Teams Raeto Raffainer told Blick, they have thought about the question if they could imagine a part-time national coach: "Now we're at the point that we say: We're basically looking for a full-time coach."

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The decision for a full-time coach definitely closes the door for HCD's head coach Arno del Curto. Nevertheless, Raffainer is optimistic to find a suitable man for the job until the World Championship 2016: "We have received a couple of interesting applications," he says to the same source.

For now, John Fust will lead the team at the Deutschland Cup before Felix Hollenstein is going to take over at least for the Arosa Challenge. If the SIHF does not find a new head coach until the World Championship, a transitional solution or Felix Hollenstein might be an option. (tme)