2023-12-18 08:21:07
The relationship of trust between the coach and the other runners has been destroyed,” comments ÖSV sports director Herbert Mandl. Stengg was then removed from the team, Gritsch apparently reacted very harshly to this action and allegedly gave the ÖSV an ultimatum. Mandl denies this, but He says: “What sets her apart is that she is a strong character, but you can’t always use that to your advantage.”
Gritsch has to organize and finance almost everything himself
Now an agreement has been reached: Stengg will mutually leave the ÖSV at the end of the year and form a private team with Gritsch. The runner has to pay the coach herself; from now on both of them have to take care of training routes, accommodation or physiotherapy, and Stengg also has to take care of his accreditation. “You will no longer live in an ÖSV team quarters and will not be able to take part in any ÖSV training,” confirms Mandl.
However, Gritsch will be nominated for the races by the ÖSV and will also compete in the ÖSV racing uniform; the ÖSV will cover the flight costs for her as well as for all nominated runners. This was also possible because her ski company Head will go along with her and continue to provide her with the service man. The project is initially limited until the end of the season.
Gritsch herself writes on Instagram regarding a “project close to her heart” in which she is aware of the additional challenges. “I thought regarding the decision carefully. ‘Always follow your heart’ sometimes means taking new paths, often leaving your comfort zone and always taking courageous steps, following your gut feeling and staying true,” shares the Tyrolean.
ÖSV is open to Gritsch returning
Ultimately, whose wish was the private team, which was very expensive for Gritsch? It was the best way for both sides, “Intermediate solutions only lead to irritation,” says Mandl. ÖSV General Secretary Christian Scherer said goodbye: “We have now been able to resolve this amicably before it escalates. She is and will remain an ÖSV runner and I wish her all the best.” Ski Austria also emphasizes: “ÖSV remains open and ready to talk at any time regarding a possible return to training with the team.”
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