Aviatar Geva Appointed Head Coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv Handball Team

Aviatar Geva, 33, has been named the new head coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv's handball team for the 2026/2027 season. Geva, who previously served as assistant coach under Chen Pomerantz, will replace Pomerantz, who is moving to coach in Germany. Alongside his new role with the senior team, Geva will continue coaching the club's youth team, Maccabi Raanana Tel Aviv, which he led to a national championship last season, ending a 20-year title drought for the club.

Geva also serves as assistant coach for Israel's under-21 national team, working alongside Pomerantz as they prepare to compete in the European Championship qualifiers in Romania. A former player for M.C. Holon for six seasons, Geva brings extensive experience as an assistant coach in the Israeli Premier League and previously contributed to a double title win with A.S. Ramat Hasharon in 2023/2024.

Upon his appointment, Geva expressed enthusiasm for the new challenge, calling it his first head coaching role at the senior level and emphasizing the responsibility and trust placed in him by the club. He praised the professional growth gained while working with Pomerantz and highlighted his commitment to leading Maccabi Tel Aviv to a top position in Israeli handball.

Ilan Prolinger, chairman of Maccabi Tel Aviv's handball department, welcomed Geva's promotion, citing his eight years of experience as an assistant coach and confidence in his ability to lead the team. Prolinger noted that the club immediately chose Geva as Pomerantz's successor and wished him success in his new role.