Giovanni Guidetti has achieved considerable success since joining up with Germany as coach in 2006. After leading his side to the bronze medal at the 2009 World Grand Prix, the Italian took them to a first European League title in 2013 and silver at the 2011 and 2013 European Championships. As coach of Turkey’s Vakifbank Istanbul women's team since 2008, he has won the national championship and Turkish Cup twice each. He also guided his charges to the Champions League title twice and added the 2013 Club World Championship to his list of triumphs.