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Laura Kaminski Takes Helm at Brann and Revives Her Coaching Trajectory
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Background and Coaching Journey
Laura Kaminski, a former England Women youth-team coach, earned her UEFA A licence in 2018 and spent more than 15 years working across the English women’s game, including promotion-winning spells at Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace. She was dismissed by Palace in February 2025 during the club’s inaugural Women’s Super League season. After the dismissal, a recruitment agency contacted her on behalf of Brann, Norway’s reigning women’s champions, and she accepted the role in January 2026.
Recent Achievements
- Domestic league – Under Kaminski, Brann sit four points clear at the top of the Toppserien with seven matches remaining.
- Cup success – After a 4-0 second-leg loss to Austria Vienna that eliminated Brann from the Women’s Champions League, the side captured a domestic cup final victory over Aalesund, giving Kaminski her first major trophy abroad.
Official Statements & Responses
She described the move as a “great learning curve,” contrasting the stability of Brann with the “crash course” she experienced at Palace, where she described the club’s leadership as “great” but the environment as “stressful” when results faltered. Kaminski also highlighted lifestyle changes, such as frequent flights to games and the “fantastic scenery” of Norway, while maintaining that her “obsession with the sport” remains unchanged.
Verbatim Quotes
- “When it’s a good day, it’s absolutely stunning, so we’ll take that,” — Laura Kaminski
- “I’d had a great opportunity in WSL 1, I always wanted to coach in top leagues, and here we can be in a title race most seasons, so I knew I’d have the chance to compete for trophies, and what head coach doesn’t want to compete for trophies?” — Laura Kaminski
Why It Matters
Kaminski’s transition from the English WSL to Norway’s top tier underscores the growing mobility of female coaches seeking competitive environments beyond their home leagues. Her success at Brann—securing a cup and leading the league—demonstrates that experience in the English system can translate into tangible results abroad, potentially encouraging other clubs to consider cross-border appointments and expanding career pathways for women in football management.