GamerLegion have officially settled the situation with their coaching staff. The organization confirmed Adrian “imd” Pieper as the full-time head coach and also introduced Denis “Grashog” Hristov in the role of assistant coach. This decision concludes the transitional period after the departure of the previous coach and forms a new management structure for the team ahead of the key tournaments of the season.
The appointment of imd
Over the past few months, GamerLegion have been searching for stability outside the server. After changes in the coaching staff, it was important for the team not just to find a temporary solution, but to build a long-term working model that would allow them to compete at Tier-1 and Tier-S events. Appointing imd as head coach and signing Grashog as assistant is a clear signal that the club is betting on a systematic approach and internal development.
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imd: the end of the “interim” status
imd is no longer a temporary figure within GamerLegion’s structure. He is now fully responsible for the team’s strategic direction, training process, tournament preparation, and shaping the roster’s in-game identity.
For the organization, this is an important step, because stability in the head coach position often determines whether a team can reach a new level or remain stuck in a zone of inconsistent results. A full contract means trust from management and a willingness to build the project around his vision.
Experience that has already delivered results
imd has already worked with GamerLegion at official tournaments and left a clear impression of a coach capable of adapting to the pressure of the big stage. Under his guidance, the team showed organized gameplay, discipline in late-round situations, and noticeable progress in team coordination.
His appointment as head coach is not an experiment, but a logical continuation of a partnership that has already produced tangible results. The club has essentially formalized what was already working in practice.
Grashog in the staff: strengthening the analytical side
Alongside imd, GamerLegion bring in Denis “Grashog” Hristov, who will take the role of assistant coach. This strengthens the staff not only quantitatively, but also qualitatively.
The role of an assistant in modern CS is far from secondary. It includes demo reviews, preparation for specific opponents, map pool analysis, anti-pick preparation, and adjustment of game plans between matches. Grashog adds depth to the team’s preparation and gives imd more tools to build a flexible and adaptive system.
Distribution of responsibilities within the staff
Forming the imd + Grashog duo allows for a clear division of functions:
- imd focuses on the overall game concept, team management, and final decision-making.
- Grashog works on the details: opponent analysis, preparation of specific strategies, and correcting weaknesses in individual aspects of the game.
This kind of structure is now the standard for teams aiming for consistent results on the international stage.
The context of changes in GamerLegion
This staff update comes against the background of broader changes in the roster and long-term planning of the organization. GamerLegion are gradually building a team that should be competitive not because of one peak tournament, but throughout the entire season.
Appointing imd and signing Grashog looks like part of a bigger strategy: reducing chaos, increasing process control, and creating conditions for systematic progress.
Current GamerLegion lineup after the coaching changes
After the official appointment of imd as head coach and the signing of Grashog as assistant, GamerLegion have finalized both their active roster and their full coaching staff. This lineup reflects the organization’s current sporting strategy and the internal distribution of roles ahead of major international tournaments.
GamerLegion is now:
- Poland Janusz “Snax” Pogorzelski
- Sweden Fredrik “REZ” Sterner
- Denmark Sebastian “Tauson” Tauson Lindelof
- Czech Republic Oldřich “PR” Nový
- Poland Milan “hypex” Polowiec
- Poland Adrian “imd” Pieper (coach)
- Bulgaria Denis “Grashog” Hristov (assistant coach)
- Sweden Erik “ztr” Gustafsson (benched)
- United Kingdom Ashley “ash” Battye (benched)
This list clearly shows that GamerLegion are entering a new phase with a fully completed management structure and a stable competitive core. Now the responsibility for results lies not only with the players, but also with the coaching duo, who must turn this lineup into a competitive force on the Tier-1 scene.
Looking ahead: starting with IEM Kraków 2026
The first major test for the new coaching staff will be GamerLegion’s performance at IEM Kraków 2026. That is where the team will show how quickly imd and Grashog can implement their ideas under serious competitive pressure.
This will not be just another tournament, but an indicator of how correct the management’s decision was in the long-term perspective.
A bet on stability and structure
GamerLegion have chosen stability and structure. Appointing Adrian “imd” Pieper as head coach and signing Denis “Grashog” Hristov as assistant closes a key organizational phase in building the team.
This is not a loud transfer, but decisions like this often determine whether a roster becomes a true title contender or remains a promising but inconsistent project. Now everything depends on how quickly the new staff can turn their plan into results on the server.
