When English manager Laura Kaminski was approached to become head coach of Norwegian club SK Brann in January, she seized the opportunity to develop her coaching skills abroad. Ten months later, she is celebrating a Norwegian league and cup double after a dream debut season. Kaminski described her time in Bergen as brilliant, noting she is constantly stopped on the street to wish congratulations.
She is over the moon to have secured the title before the final game, allowing the team to relax after a competitive year. The Englishwoman enjoyed a great night with fans waiting for the team's return from Oslo. Kaminski reflected on a hectic year moving from London to Norway, away from family, to take on the Brann job.
She previously spent over a year at Crystal Palace, leading them to promotion to the Women's Super League in 2024. However, she was sacked in February 2025 after a tough WSL season where Palace struggled to compete with better financially-backed clubs. Despite the challenges, she is regarded as one of the country's brightest female managers.
She has added European experience to her CV, having coached in the high-risk, attack-minded Norwegian top-flight. Kaminski noted that Norwegian teams are almost guaranteed to concede every game due to their relentless pressing and attacking style, a stark contrast to the Women's Super League. She has picked up new ideas for her coaching philosophy and believes she is a better coach after 15 years as an assistant manager in the WSL and a role with England's under-19s.
Having added European experience, she hopes this will open doors to future opportunities, noting the professional game is limited in England compared to the exposure she gained in Norway. Her focus remains on Brann and a new chapter.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing