Significant changes are expected in Normandy! Having officially secured their place in Elite 2, Caen Basket Calvados is poised to appoint a new sports director at the conclusion of the current season. According to reports from Théo Quintard, Valérie Garnier is strongly considered for this role with the CBC.
A seasoned coach, Garnier might be taking on her first directorial position, and her foray into men’s basketball would be a notable step. She is a highly respected figure in European basketball, having served as the head coach for the French women’s national team from 2013 to 2021. Her coaching prowess was also evident at Fenerbahçe, where she achieved a historic treble in 2024 alongside Marième Badiane.
Valérie Garnier: Potential Sports Director for Caen in Elite 2?
Caen Basket Calvados, having confirmed their survival in Elite 2, is reportedly considering Valérie Garnier for the position of sports director. This move would mark a significant appointment for the club, potentially bringing Garnier’s extensive experience in European basketball to a new capacity within the men’s game.
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Valérie Garnier: Potential Sports Director for Caen in Elite 2?
Big changes are coming to Normandy! Now officially maintained in Elite 2, Caen Basket Calvados is expected to change its sports director at the end of the current season. According to information from Théo Quintard, Valérie Garnier is well on her way to joining the CBC.
A seasoned coach, Garnier could take on her first role in management as well as in men’s basketball. She is, moreover, a very big name in European basketball, having been the selector of the French women’s national team from 2013 to 2021, and of Fenerbahçe, where she notably won the treble in 2024 alongside Marième Badiane.