Hapoel Jerusalem Parts Ways with Coach Yonatan Alon After Three Seasons
Hapoel Jerusalem officially announced on Friday that it has ended its relationship with head coach Yonatan Alon after three years in the job. The move came one day after Alon personally said he was leaving following the team's 89-81 loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv, which ended its semifinal series.
Alon, 44, had also previously served the club as an assistant coach and sporting director. Over the past three seasons he led the team from the bench, and the club now expects veteran coach Sasha Obradovic to take his place soon.
Club owner Matan Adelson praised Alon in the departure statement, saying he had guided the organization professionally and left a deep mark. Adelson said Alon delivered “impressive achievements,” showed real leadership in difficult moments, and was “a true partner” and friend.
Adelson also thanked him for his “devotion,” “endless investment,” professionalism, and the emotional moments the club will remember for years. He added, “Yonatan is Hapoel, always was and always will be,” and wished him success going forward.
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