Sverrir Þór Sverrisson (born 23 May 1975) is an Icelandic former basketball coach and player. A two-time Úrvalsdeild Defensive Player of the Year, he played several seasons in the Icelandic top-tier, winning national championship three times and the national cup twice. Following his playing career, he turned to coaching where he won several accolades and titles. As a coach he has won the Icelandic women's championship four times and the men's national championship once.[1]
 Sverrir during the 2015 Women's Cup finals. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 May 1975 Reykjanesbær, Iceland |
| Listed height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1994–2016 |
| Number | 8 |
| Coaching career | 2004–2024 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1993–1994 | Snæfell |
| 1994–1995 | Keflavík |
| 1995–1997 | Njarðvík |
| 1997–2000 | Tindastóll |
| 2001–2007 | Keflavík |
| 2007–2008 | Njarðvík |
| 2008–2010 | Keflavík |
| 2010–2012 | Njarðvík-b |
| 2012–2014 | Keflavík-b |
| 2014–2016 | Njarðvík-b |
| As coach: | |
| 2004–2006 | Keflavík (Women's) |
| 2010–2012 | Njarðvík (Women's) |
| 2012–2014 | Iceland (Women's) |
| 2012–2015 | Grindavík (Men's) |
| 2014–2015 | Grindavík (Women's) |
| 2016–2018 | Keflavík (Women's) |
| 2018–2019 | Keflavík (Men's) |
| 2022 | Grindavík (Men's) |
| 2022–2023 | Keflavík (Men's, assistant) |
| 2023–2024 | Keflavík (Women's) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
As coach:
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Medals | |
Coaching career
editSverrir retired from top level play in 2010 and took over as head coach of Njarðvík women's team.[2] He led them to the national championship in 2012. In January 2016, Sverrir was hired as the head coach of Úrvalsdeild kvenna club Keflavík, replacing Margrét Sturlaugsdóttir.[3] He led the club to victory in the Icelandic Basketball Cup on February 11, 2017,[4] and to the national championship on April 26 the same year.[5]
On April 5, 2018, Sverrir was hired as the head coach of Keflavík men's team.[6]
He unexpectedly resigned from Keflavík in May 2019.[7]
He returned to coaching during the 2023–2024 season, guiding Keflavík to both the national championship and national cup. Following the season, he announced his retirement from coaching.[8]
Icelandic national team
editPlaying career
editBetween 2002 and 2003, Sverrir played eight games for the Icelandic national team.[9]
Coaching
editSverrir was hired as the head coach of the Icelandic women's national basketball team in 2012. He led the team to second-place finish in the 2013 Games of the Small States of Europe.[10][11] Sverrir resigned in 2014 with one year left on his contract after finding out the Icelandic Basketball Federation was actively looking for his replacement.[12]
On 25 February 2022, Sverrir was hired as the head coach of Grindavík, replacing recently fired Daníel Guðmundsson.[13]
In June 2022, he was hired as an assistant coach to Keflavík men's team.[14]
On 21 May 2023, Sverrir was hired as the head coach of Keflavík women's team.[15]
Awards, titles and accomplishments
editIndividual awards
editAs player
edit- Úrvalsdeild karla Defensive Player of the Year (2): 2003, 2004
- Úrvalsdeild karla Young Player of the Year: 1994
- Úrvalsdeild karla Sportmanship Award: 1993
As coach
editTitles
editAs player
edit- Icelandic men's champion (3): 2003, 2004, 2005
- Icelandic Basketball Cup (2): 2003, 2004
- Icelandic Supercup (3): 1995, 2003, 2008
- Icelandic Company Cup (3): 2000, 2003, 2007
As coach
edit- Icelandic men's champion: 2013
- Icelandic women's champion (3): 2005, 2012, 2017
- Icelandic Men's Basketball Cup: 2014
- Icelandic Women's Basketball Cup (4): 2012, 2017, 2018, 2024
- Icelandic Men's Basketball Supercup (2): 2012, 2013
- Icelandic Women's Basketball Supercup (3): 2004, 2005, 2017
- Icelandic Women's Company Cup: 2004