In a post-match interview, Spirit's zont1x stated that a dual-coach system would be beneficial for the team. In his view, a single coach cannot effectively handle the heavy workload.
zont1x: It's been a while since we last worked with hally. It takes some getting used to. In terms of my career, I've shared some of the best moments with him. He's not some unfamiliar new coach, so I don't need to worry about how to work with him. Now we need to figure out how to structure our training with two coaches, since we've never had this situation before. hally is in charge of the team's overall planning. As for S0tF1k, we review demos together. That's how they've divided their responsibilities. Honestly, a single-coach system is very difficult. You have to review demos while also handling the macro level. It's too much for one person.
Team Spirit had already started working with two coaches well before the IEM Cologne Major 2026. Both coaches were absent from the Major, instead assisting the team from home. S0tF1k was unable to secure a visa, while hally was rushed to the hospital.