NBK- takes first head coaching role with Phantom
Polish organization Phantom has announced the signing of Nathan "NBK-" Schmitt as their new head coach. For the 32-year-old Counter-Strike veteran, this marks his first head coaching position following a stint as an assistant coach for 3DMAX.
NBK-'s move to the coaching staff coincides with the official end of his playing career. His decorated resume includes two Major titles and numerous individual accolades. Phantom stated that his experience and winning mentality are essential for the next stage of the organization's project.
Phantom has been searching for stability since Dawid "lunAtic" Cieślak departed in September. Since then, the team's standout achievement has been a first-place finish at Elisa BreakOut Series 2. The roster currently features Nico "nicoodoz" Tamjidi, the team's highest-rated player over the last three months, and Jakub "Kunai" Gieremek, who was promoted from the academy in September.
The updated Phantom roster is as follows: