Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of former Young African SC strength and conditioning coach Helmy Gueldich.
Gueldich has been credited for the incredible displays for Yanga in their double treble-winning stint under Nasreddine Nabi and has been in high demand since leaving the club.
He was part of the technical staff Nabi was aiming to keep when landing a new job after initial talks with Kaizer Chiefs that fell through.
Gueldich was now unveiled by the Buccaneers, as previously reported by iDiski Times.
“Orlando Pirates is pleased to announce the appointment of Helmi Gueldich as Conditioning Coach,” the club stated.
“Gueldich brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise having recently worked as the Strength and Conditioning (S&C) coach for Tanzanian League Champions, Yanga FC.
“Notably, Gueldich is not only a seasoned professional but also a former player, holding a Ph.D. in Exercise Science. His wealth of knowledge and background will be a valuable asset to the team.
“This appointment couldn’t come at a more crucial time, as the Buccaneers are gearing up to compete in five challenging competitions this season. The demanding schedule makes it imperative that the players remain consistently available for selection.
“Helmi Gueldich will be collaborating closely with Michel Bellver, forming a dynamic partnership that is poised to elevate Jose Riveiro’s technical team to new heights.”
Gueldich replaces Stephen Plummer at Pirates, who had been working at the club since 2015 but left in June to rejoin the Blue Bulls.
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