Nikolaj Jacobsen has been head coach of the Danish men's handball team since March 2017. Under his guidance Denmark has won four consecutive World Championship titles (2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025), Olympic gold in Paris 2024 and the European Championship on home soil in 2026 - six major titles that make him the second most decorated handball national coach of all time. He also tours Denmark as a speaker, drawing on his experience of building winning teams and high-performance leadership.
Denmark won European Championship gold on home soil with a 34-27 victory over Germany in the final - Jacobsen's sixth major title as national coach.
Jacobsen selected a rejuvenated squad for the Golden League at Royal Arena, including four potential debutants, as the first gathering after the European Championship triumph.
Denmark won World Championship gold for the fourth time in a row with a 32-26 victory over Croatia in the final in Oslo.
Jacobsen's contract with Danish Handball was extended until 2030.
New lecture tour 'The World's Best Nikolaj Extra' is announced with stops in among others Aars, Odder, Vejle, Hinnerup and Middelfart from September 2026.
National team coach Nikolaj Jacobsen shares his methods for developing players and building championship teams. A personal insight into the career of one of handball history's most decorated coaches.
Nikolaj Jacobsen presents his lecture "The World's Best Nikolaj" in Aars.
Nikolaj Jacobsen presents his lecture "Verdens bedste Nikolaj" in Odder.
Nikolaj Jacobsen presents a lecture titled "Verdens bedste Nikolaj" at Bygningen in Vejle.
Nikolaj Jacobsen shares stories from his life and career in this lecture at Polyfonen in Varde.
Danish personality Nikolaj Jacobsen gives a lecture at Gram Slot, sharing his insights with the audience.