Van Commenced: "It's not illogical to see Bennema again become Schippers' coach" Now

Charles van Commenée, head coach of the Athletics Union, does not rule out Dafne Schippers will once again be working structurally with Bart Bennema, the coach with whom she has had great success in the past.

The 26-year-old athlete is looking for a new coach after Rana Reider announced Tuesday her return to the United States due to family circumstances.

With Bennema as a coach, Schippers won gold in the World Cup in 2015 at 200 meters and silver at 100 meters. A year later, she won the Olympic silver medal in the 200 meters.

Under Reider, the world title of the 200 meters in 2017, but the times of Schippers became less and less fast. As a result, there was regular speculation about Schippers' return to Bennema, but in August, the coach had told NRC that he would find it "very bad," even though He wanted it. do not say why.

Nevertheless, a renewed collaboration between Bennema and Schippers for Van Commenée now seems an option. "It could be fine, but I do not rule out anything yet, but it's not illogical for Bart to do that," he said Thursday against the NOS . "Also, I will not go into the content yet."

Schippers is not able to leave.

Due to the sudden departure of Reider, the preparation of the new season has already begun temporarily. train under Bennema. Reider's training group in Papendal is tentatively hosted at Bennema and Rogier Ummels, pending a structural solution.

"I'm looking for someone who has succeeded at the highest level," says Van Commenee about looking for a new coach for Schippers

Ad Roskam, technical director of the company. Athletics Union, emphasizes the importance of a good choice. "There is a World Championship (2019 in Doha, red) on the list and of course at the Olympic Games (2020 in Tokyo, ed)." We are now in a crucial phase of this four year cycle, so we must ensure that all athletes come to their coach in a good program. "

Roskam also says that Schippers' departure abroad is not a problem, Sifan Hassan, who became champion of Europe in the 5000 meters in August, said has been training in the US since 2016. "But Dafne said it was not an option for her."