April 18, 2012 – Ivan Hudac, longtime coach of Petra Majdic, has prematurely terminated the contract with Slovenian Ski Team. Majdic ended her professional racing career after the season 2010/11. Since then, Hudac has been coaching the Slovenian men’s U23 team with Gregor Kralj, Matija Rimahazi, Matej Simenc, Amel Scuk and Domen Potocnik.

“After careful consideration, and certain circumstances, I decided to prematurely terminate the four-year contract with the Slovenian Ski Team. I wish the team much success in the future, but now I want take some time for myself to consider what to do next,” Hudač said to rtvslo.si.

Ivan Hudac coached Petra Majdic for many years and led her to success including two medals from the World Championships, silver in classical sprint in Sapporo and bronze in free technique sprint in Oslo and the famous bronze medal at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver 2010.