Two-time coach of the year Eelco Meenhorst Will Join Unibet Tietema Rockets. The Successful Rowing Coach Will Be Responsible for the Sports Policy of the Cycling Team As Chief Sports Officer.
“The Conversations I had with the team made me very Enthusiastic and I Strongly Believe in the Vision. I have a lot of respect for What has already Been build in recent years and I Greatly Appreciate the Passion Within The Team,” Says Meenhorst via the Team.
“After Twelve Special years as part of the dutch Rowing Team, I Could Proudly Say: ‘My Mission is complete’. I am Therefore Looking Forward to this exciting new Challenge and Sharing My Experiences with the Team to Achieve Our Ambitious Goals.”
Unibet Tietema Rockets Competes on the Second Level of the UCI. As a result, the team needs a wildcard to participate in the Tour de France. This year the preference was for other teams.
It was recently announced that dylan groenewegen will ride for the team next year. Elmar Reinders was also signed by Bas Tietema’s team, which has existed Since 2023. The Former Professional Rider Became Known for Cycling Videos on Youtube. After the Tighting of Gambling Regulations in the Netherlands, his Team Has Been Riding Under a French License Since Last Year.
Meenhorst Announced Departure in November
Meenhorst Announced His Departure from the Rowing Federation in November Last Year. Under His Leadership, The Dutch Team won Eight Medals at the Paris Games, Including Four Gold. Never Before had The Netherlands Won More Than Two Gold Medals at An Olympic Rowing Tournament.
In 2023, The Netherlands Even Six World Titles at the World Championships won. Meenhorst’s Approach Played an Important Role in the Successes. Among Other things, the coach Changed the Structure and Training Methods at the Bosbaan. Meenhorst was Rewarded for his working method in Both 2023 and 2024 with the coach of the year Award at the NOC*NSF Sports Gala.
Earlier This Year, Arnoud Hummel was Appointed as Meenhorst’s Successor at the Rowing Federation.