Pita out, THREAT in as NiP head coach as f0rest rumored to leave

Ninjas in Pyjamas announced a significant coaching staff reorganization, with Faruk “pita” Pita departing and Björn “THREAT” Pers reclaiming the head coach position for their Counter-Strike: Global Offensive division.

Following recent organizational changes including appointing North’s Jonas “calc” Gundersen as COO and opening new headquarters, the legendary esports organization has implemented another strategic shift. The team confirmed pita’s exit through their official social media channels.

THREAT resumes leadership responsibilities after previously guiding the squad from March 2016 through December 2018, bringing continuity to the coaching structure.

Through an extended TwitLonger statement addressing the transition, pita conveyed genuine disappointment about his unexpected release from the organization.

“The reality of leaving genuinely hurts, and I won’t pretend otherwise. Offering alternative explanations would be dishonest, though I completely understand the decision and extend my best wishes to NiP, particularly the competing roster members. These players provided some of my most memorable professional experiences,” pita expressed.

pita additionally acknowledged mishandling the departure process for veteran NiP competitor Christopher “GeT_RiGhT” Alesund, noting he had already extended personal apologies directly to the player.

These revelations offer valuable context about GeT_RiGhT’s concluding period with NiP, complementing the emotional perspective shared during his ESL One Cologne interview. While GeT_RiGhT’s final competitive months clearly involved tension, pita’s comments indicate deeper internal divisions than publicly understood.

GeT_RiGhT competed with NiP through the StarLadder Berlin Major championship before being moved to the substitute roster on September 26, 2019.

THREAT Steps Into Challenging Coaching Role Amid Roster Uncertainty

THREAT assumes coaching responsibilities during a particularly demanding period for the organization. The active Ninjas in Pyjamas competitive lineup currently consists of:

• Patrik “f0rest” Lindberg
• Fredrik “REZ” Sterner
• Jonas “Lekr0” Olofsson
• Nicolas “Plopski” Gonzalez Zamora
• Simon “twist” Eliasson

However, substantial roster modifications appear imminent. Multiple reports connect f0rest with Dignitas’ anticipated return to professional CSGO after a year-long competitive hiatus. Industry speculation further suggests f0rest would reunite with three previous NiP teammates: Richard “Xizt” Landström, Adam “friberg” Friberg, and GeT_RiGhT.

While supporters would certainly celebrate the legendary quartet reforming, f0rest’s potential exit would conclude a seven-year tenure with NiP and create substantial coaching complications for THREAT.

The former CS 1.6 professional must develop strategies to compensate for f0rest’s substantial statistical production and veteran leadership on a team currently deficient in both areas. Should f0rest depart, THREAT would face roster reconstruction challenges mere weeks before NiP’s 2020 competitive debut at BLAST Premier scheduled for January 31.

With a significant competitive year approaching for professional CSGO, the available player market has been substantially depleted by organizations newly entering the competitive scene. Despite circulating speculation, THREAT expressed genuine enthusiasm about his promotion in NiP’s official press release regarding the organizational change.

“I’m thrilled to formally announce my return to the Head Coach position for NiP’s CS:GO division. After spending two years working as a developer and data analyst, I recognized I retained substantial competitive insights and believe this period provided renewed strategic perspectives on game approach methodology,” THREAT stated.

Supporters will gain immediate insight into THREAT’s pressure management capabilities during the approaching competitive weeks. The coaching transition represents one of several strategic moves NiP has implemented recently, reflecting the organization’s commitment to remaining competitive in the evolving esports landscape. For teams navigating similar transitions, establishing clear communication channels between management, coaching staff, and players proves critical for maintaining team stability. Common missteps include inadequate transition planning and failure to address player concerns proactively, which can exacerbate existing team tensions.

Advanced organizations typically implement 3-4 week transition periods for coaching changes, allowing for strategic philosophy integration while minimizing competitive disruption. The timing of this particular transition, occurring just before major tournament commitments, introduces additional complexity that demands strategic finesse.

When evaluating similar organizational changes in competitive gaming, successful transitions often involve maintaining elements of existing strategic frameworks while gradually introducing new methodologies. This approach helps preserve team cohesion while implementing necessary changes.

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