Youth Developer
Nikolai Zaitsev
73 y/o · Illustrious
Nizhny Novgorod, Russie 🇷🇺
ActiveYouth DeveloperBench LegendMultiple ChampionChampionLong-Tenured Coach
Career Summary
Nikolai Zaitsev has established himself as one of the league's most decorated coaches. With 3 championships to his name in 19 seasons, he leaves an indelible mark wherever he goes.
Statistics
Experience19 seasons
Wins473
Losses338
Championships3
With club19
Reputation95
Win %58.3%
StyleYouth Developer
Strength: Developing young players
Weakness: Less patient with veterans
Season-by-Season Career
| Season | Team | GP | Record | PTS | Win % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 16-26-4 | 36 | .348 | Missed playoffs |
| S8 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 18-23-5 | 41 | .391 | Missed playoffs |
| S9 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 15-27-4 | 34 | .326 | Missed playoffs |
| S10 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 25-16-5 | 55 | .543 | Second round |
| S11 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 24-18-4 | 52 | .522 | Champion |
| S12 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 28-12-6 | 62 | .609 | Conference final |
| S13 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 29-13-4 | 62 | .630 | Conference final |
| S14 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 25-20-1 | 51 | .543 | Second round |
| S15 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 26-15-5 | 57 | .565 | First round |
| S16 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 25-16-5 | 55 | .543 | Champion |
| S17 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 28-15-3 | 59 | .609 | First round |
| S18 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 29-16-1 | 59 | .630 | Finalist |
| S19 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 30-14-2 | 62 | .652 | First round |
| S20 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 19-22-5 | 43 | .413 | Missed playoffs |
| S21 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 30-14-2 | 62 | .652 | Champion |
| S22 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 29-16-1 | 59 | .630 | Second round |
| S23 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 32-13-1 | 65 | .696 | Conference final |
| S24 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 22-22-2 | 46 | .478 | Second round |
| S25 | Fort WorthFort Worth Griffons | 46 | 23-20-3 | 49 | .500 | Finalist |
Career Path
S7
Hired
Fort Worth hands its bench to Nikolai Zaitsev.
S11
Champion — Fort Worth Griffons
Nikolai Zaitsev wins the championship with the Fort Worth Griffons.
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S16
Champion — Fort Worth Griffons
Nikolai Zaitsev wins the championship with the Fort Worth Griffons.
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S17
10 Seasons Behind the Bench
Nikolai Zaitsev reaches the 10-season mark with Fort Worth.
S21
Champion — Fort Worth Griffons
Nikolai Zaitsev wins the championship with the Fort Worth Griffons.
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