Simon Dahl (handballer)
| Simon Dahl | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born |
8 May 1991 Hvide Sande, Denmark | ||
| Nationality | Danish | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Aalborg Håndbold (head coach) | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| Skjern Håndbold (youth) | |||
| Teams managed | |||
2010–2015 | Skjern Håndbold (youth/assistant) | ||
2015–2019 | Nordsjælland Håndbold (assistant) | ||
2019–2023 | Nordsjælland Håndbold (head coach) | ||
2023–2024 | Aalborg Håndbold (assistant) | ||
2024– | Aalborg Håndbold (head coach) | ||
Simon Dahl (born 8 May 1991) is a Danish handball coach for Aalborg Håndbold.
Born in Hvide Sande, Denmark, Dahl began his handball career at his hometown club before joining Skjern Håndbold as a youth player. A shoulder injury forced him to retire early from playing before reaching the senior level.[1] Transitioning to coaching, he developed a keen interest in the tactical side of the game, citing playmaker and former national team coach Jesper Jensen as his idol.[2] From 2010 to 2015, Dahl served as a youth and assistant coach at Skjern Håndbold.
In 2015, at age 23, Dahl joined Nordsjælland Håndbold as an assistant coach and was promoted to head coach in 2019.[3] During this period, he also served as an assistant coach for the Danish U21 national team.[1] In 2022, he moved to top club Aalborg Håndbold as an assistant coach under Stefan Madsen and later Maik Machulla.[1] When Machulla was sacked in November 2024, Dahl was appointed interim head coach, with world champion Henrik Møllgaard as his player-assistant coach.[4] His tenure began impressively, winning his first 14 games in charge.[2]
In February 2025, Dahl led Aalborg to the Danish Cup, defeating Bjerringbro-Silkeborg 34–29 in the Santander Final4.[5] Later that season, he guided Aalborg to the Danish championship, securing the title for the second consecutive year.[6] His appointment as permanent head coach was confirmed in February 2025.[4]
Personal life
Dahl’s brother, Jesper Dahl, is a professional handball player.[7]
References
- ^ a b c Mads Lerche (22 November 2022). "Topklub bekræfter: Henter vestjyden Simon Dahl efter mange år i Nordsjælland" (in Danish). Dagbladet Ringkøbing Skjern. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ a b Michael Sten Jensen (15 February 2025). "Er en 33-årig håndboldnørd fra Hvide Sande ved at gøre Aalborg til verdens bedste?" (in Danish). Danmarks Radio. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Simon Dahl cheftræner i Nordsjælland" (in Danish). Nordsjælland Håndbold. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Simon Dahl confirmed as permanent head coach" (in Danish). Aalborg Håndbold. 5 February 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Aalborg Håndbold vinder Santander Final4!" (in Danish). Aalborg Håndbold. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Aalborg vinder DM-guld for andet år i træk". sport.tv2.dk (in Danish). TV2 Danmark. 7 June 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Storebror Dahl glæder sig til Skjern-gensyn" (in Danish). Skjern Håndbold. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2025.