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Viking FK Makes History with Dual Head Coaches
8 Sep
Summary
- Viking FK appointed two head coaches to share responsibilities equally.
- The club won its first league title in 34 years under the dual system.
- They are preparing for their Champions League debut with this unique setup.
Norwegian football club Viking FK is preparing for its UEFA Champions League debut with an unusual leadership structure: two head coaches sharing equal responsibility. Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen, both former assistant managers, were appointed as co-head coaches ahead of the 2021 season.
The decision to implement this dual-coach system stemmed from an organic suggestion by the candidates themselves when the club was seeking a new manager. Despite initial apprehension from club CEO Eirik Bjørnø, the partnership has been highly successful.
Under Aarsheim and Jensen, Viking FK has seen significant positive development. The team secured a third-place finish in their inaugural 2021 season. This momentum culminated in a historic 2025 season, where a dominant 5-1 victory on the final day clinched their first league title in 34 years, earning them a spot in the 2026-2027 Champions League league phase.
