Heynen leaves: Waibl coaches the women's volleyball team for the time being

"The offer came as an extreme surprise, of course. It was always my dream to be national coach in Germany and it is an honor for me to represent my country," said Waibl. It was immediately clear to him that he wanted to do it, said the father of three, who first spoke to his wife. "A lot has to be organized. I'm extremely grateful that we found a solution."

He also thanked his club for making the commitment possible for him at short notice. It was not clear from the announcement whether Waibl will return to Dresden after the summer or whether he wants to remain national coach. Waibl still has a contract with DSC until June 30, 2026.

The national team will start preparing for the upcoming Nations League matches this Saturday. With victories, the team can improve its position in the world rankings, which would allow it to qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. The DVV team had missed out on a direct ticket. Waibl admitted that the starting position was difficult, but emphasized: "We still want to make the Olympics possible."