Brazilian coach says the hardest thing is to win the V.League title

Coach Mano Polking shared remarkable insights about the pressure-filled journey that led Cong An Ha Noi FC to the V.League 2025/26 championship and earned him the title of Best Coach of the season.

After helping CAHN Club clinch the V.League 2025/26 title, Coach Mano Polking was honored as the Best Coach of the season. This success marked a memorable season for the German-born Brazilian strategist, who guided the police team to conquer the title after a challenging journey.

Not only competing in the domestic arena, CAHN also had to exert themselves on various other fronts. A packed schedule and long away trips created significant pressure for the whole team, especially in the early stages of the season when the team was constantly traveling.

Reflecting on the most intense period of the season, the captain of CAHN Club shared: "In the beginning, we had many international matches, many trips, sometimes long journeys we had to undertake to play away games. And to win a national championship, I always say that is the hardest thing."

According to Coach Polking, the most important thing in a long tournament is maintaining consistency. He believes that teams may drop points at some moments, but the ability to bounce back and respond in time is the decisive factor in the championship race.

The strategist shared: "You can drop points, but right after that, you need to give an answer in the next match. Throughout the whole year-long journey, you need to be truly consistent to keep moving forward." He also expressed great respect for Ninh Binh Club, the opponent that created an exciting race in the first half of the season.

"Ninh Binh played very well and they also won every match. For us, keeping the gap not too wide between the two teams was extremely important. We always told ourselves every week. Look, it's okay if they win, but we must win too. So, just don't let the gap become too big."The remarks of Coach Polking show that the V.League title comes not only from professional skill, but also from perseverance and mental strength throughout the entire season.