Alexander Novakovic is one of the faces of the revival of beach handball in Germany. First, as head coach in the youth categories, and since 2018 at senior level. His team developed into a fierce machine, that was unbeatable for over two years. After winning back-to-back Women's EHF Beach Handball EURO titles in 2021 and 2023, he has now guided the German women's team to consecutive world championship titles as well, winning gold in China last weekend to retain the crown they won in Greece two years ago.

However, this journey would not have happened, had he not been the right person at the right time and place in 2014.