A few days ago, Beiqing reporter took the lead in reporting that Shougang men’s basketball had basically confirmed that Leiden, who took over as the acting coach in the middle of last season, would become the coach of the team in the 2023-24 season. On the 2nd, the official official of Shougang announced the news men’s basketball. As far as I know, after finishing the relevant formalities, Leyden plans to return to Beijing next week to lead the players to prepare for the new season.
Shougang announced the renewal of Leiden on men’s basketball. They wrote in the official statement: “Ernest Leiden was born in Serbia on March 1, 1959. Since 1990, Leiden has served as assistant coach, physical coach, and director of youth training in Serbia, Greece, Turkey and other multinational basketball clubs and Hungary national team, the permanent spokesman of the Greek Basketball Forum published many professional basketball works and was invited by FIBA to undertake coach training related work.
In August 2022, Leiden joined Beijing Shougang as the assistant coach of the team, and then became the acting head coach in March 2023, directing the last 7 games of the regular season and all 4 games of the playoffs, achieved a record of 8 wins and 3 losses. Through a full season of running-in, Leiden has deepened understanding and trust with players and teams, established a foundation for mutual cooperation, and had the hope and confidence to continue to fight side by side; During the off-season, the club has been in close communication with Leiden, and the two sides finally decided to join hands again to meet the challenges of the 2023-2024 season!”
As far as I know, Leiden is going through the relevant formalities these two days and is also waiting for the flight. According to the plan, Leiden will return to Beijing next week. Shougang will reassemble on the 4th men’s basketball to prepare for the new season. This time Leiden has a complete off-season for preparation. He can better pass his coaching ideas to the players and gradually build the team system.