Simon Dahl (handballer)

Simon Dahl
Personal information
Born (1991-05-08) 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, making him the youngest head coach in the league.[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] In April 2026 he extended his contract with the club until 2029.[7] He same season he won his second Danish Championship.[8]

Personal life

Dahl’s brother, Jesper Dahl, is a professional handball player.[9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 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.
  2. 1 2 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.
  3. ↑ "Simon Dahl cheftræner i Nordsjælland" (in Danish). Nordsjælland Håndbold. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Simon Dahl confirmed as permanent head coach" (in Danish). Aalborg Håndbold. 5 February 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  5. ↑ "Aalborg Håndbold vinder Santander Final4!" (in Danish). Aalborg Håndbold. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  6. ↑ "Aalborg vinder DM-guld for andet år i træk". sport.tv2.dk (in Danish). TV2 Danmark. 7 June 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  7. ↑ "Aalborg forlænger med trænerduo" (in Danish). TV2 Danmark. 16 April 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  8. ↑ "Aalborg vinder guld for tredje gang i træk" (in Danish). TV2 Danmark. 4 June 2026. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "Storebror Dahl glæder sig til Skjern-gensyn" (in Danish). Skjern Håndbold. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
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