[Official] Tommy Tilikainen, former Korean Air coach, was appointed as the new head coach of Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance

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Former Korean Air coach Tommy Tilikainen (39, Finland) was appointed as the new head coach of the Blue Fangs Volleyball Team of Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance in Daejeon.

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance said on the 30th, "We looked for a leader who will lead the team's fundamental innovation, and we decided to appoint Tommy Tilikainen as we appreciate his rich experience, data analysis ability optimized for modern volleyball trends, and communication ability to encourage young players."

New coach Tommy Tilikainen, born in 1987, is a proven foreign leader who started his managerial career in 2012 and has produced results by serving as manager in various leagues such as Europe, Japan, and Korea. It is known that he has continued research on the V-League even after leaving Korea.

Tommy Tilikainen, the new head coach of Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, said, "It is a great honor and a great responsibility to be with Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Bluefangs, a prestigious traditional club. Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance has many young and potential players. We will do our best to rebuild Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance through strong and dynamic volleyball with them," he said.

The contract period with Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance is two years, and the detailed contract terms will not be disclosed under the agreement of the club and the manager himself. Coach Tommy Tilikainen plans to enter the country as soon as the administrative process is completed and prepare for the upcoming season.

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