DS coach, Jan Pochter, will coach top-30 Dayana Yastremska
The David Squad players, parents and coaches gathered to say their farewells to founder-member Jan Pochter.
Pochter will be embarking on an exciting new opportunity as head coach for Ukrainian top-30 player Dayana Yastremska (20).
Pochter will be embarking on an exciting new opportunity as head coach for Ukrainian top-30 player Dayana Yastremska (20).
An integral member of the DS, Pochter contributing significantly to the progression to professional status of some of Israel’s finest young players. In particular, he was coach of David Squad player, Yshai Oliel, for 14 years, helping him reach 4th place in the world junior ranking, become French Open doubles champion and reach the final of the Junior Australian open.
Adam Coffer, Chief Executive of the David Squad said: “The David Squad is a family and Jan is very much one of us. I want to thank him for his incredible contribution to DS. Whether he is in Israel with our kids, or elsewhere, we are always proud of him and always send him our love. We wish him the very best of success as with any of our family. This is a fantastic opportunity for Jan and one that his talent, determination and skills richly deserve. We are proud that our system has helped nurture his talent and I am confident he will be a great success with Dayana, who is an exceptionally gifted player”.
Pochter said: “I want to thank the David Squad system with all my heart. David and Adam Coffer, the Coffer family and all of the DS have given me love and support and shown uncompromising professionalism all the way – the most unique and successful system in Israel. This has provided me with the dream opportunity to coach a player at the top of the world rankings. I will always support the DS and am certain many more fantastic young Israeli players and coaches will thrive through the system in the future”.
