Dainius Adumitis Presented today (Thursday) as the new coach of Hapoel Jerusalem for the next season and a half at a festive press conference at the arena.
“I want to congratulate Oded Katash on his new role and his new step in his career. It is also an opportunity to thank all the managers of the club,” the Lithuanian coach began. “I am very happy to be here and for me it is a great honor to be the coach of Jerusalem. “The special atmosphere in it. I am sure we will make the arena happy and proud when the fans are here, and I hope it will happen soon, depending on the situation in the world.”
Staff status: “We talked about the staff in previous talks and I saw some of the team’s games. I love it, it’s a team with a lot of talent and the players play in the right mentality. Katsh has done work here for a few years and you see the players know each other. In the meantime, we’ll see what happens. “
Objectives: “Everyone on this team is playing for titles, and we have to do our best to stand up to it and sacrifice every time we go up to the floor. My mentality is not to look too far ahead, but to move game play. That’s how we will progress.”
Arrival in Israel: “I played many times in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and also against other teams. Nice people here and help as needed. My family was here at the European Championships, they love Israel, I am happy to be here. My wife told me that when I get an offer from Israel I will take it.”
“For me the team is the most important thing. If I have to wave a towel for 40 minutes for the team’s success – I will do it. Professionally I want to emphasize our advantages. We have to be smart now, the teams are in the middle of the season and I will not revolutionize and play with other fives or style It will be completely different, we will keep what was until now, but in the future I will make small changes according to my philosophy. “
