The Tartu Bigbank fired head coach Rikberg

Tartu Bigbank Terminates Head Coach Following Criticism

Tartu, Estonia – Volleyball club Tartu Bigbank announced on March 9th, 2026, at 09:50, the termination of head coach Rikberg, effective immediately. The decision follows recent public statements made by Rikberg regarding the club’s players. The announcement, released by Tartu Bigbank, cited concerns about the coach’s communication style as a key factor.

The club stated that the comments, which addressed the team’s players and captain, were not consistent with Bigbank’s established values and desired team culture. “Bigbank Tartu believes it is important that there is mutual respect between players and coaches, and that internal team issues are primarily resolved within the club,” the statement read. The move comes after Tartu Bigbank’s performance in the recent Baltic League competition.

The team concluded the weekend with a 0:3 loss to Võru Barrus in the bronze medal game and finished fourth overall in the league. Following the match, the club acknowledged the need for internal reflection and a renewed focus on team dynamics. The future role of the players within the club remains to be determined.

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