Spanish coach Santi Denia won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics and now sees himself as a savior for the Czech Republic. He becomes the first foreign coach in the history of the Czech Republic.
Denia also worked in Atlético Madrid, where he met Tomas Ujfalušim already at the beginning of the millennia.
Teamwork Requires Communication
For Denia communication in the locker room is crucial. „Santi was direct and open with us from heart. He told us right from his first practice that we would all be equally important“, Czech representatives said.
Promotes Teamwork
He has a clear philosophy: To reduce ego and create team spirit. „The key lies in selecting great players who can put aside their ego, believe in teamwork and every day improve themselves,“ emphasized the coach.
Sergio Camello on Santi Denia's Quotes After Paris Olympics Win
„As Luis Aragonés says: There are no friendly matches. Every match in a national team is a match for prestige and winning mentality“, Denia adopted this mantra.
