Last year it was a suprise for me, when you didn't manage to get to TOP8 .You had a really good team, but on the other hand, you had a coach which has a lack of imagination in the court... So, yes, your point about the coach is really importaint.
Sorry for underestimating you, I forgot about the last (or in the one before last) we also had such situation, that our starts declined the invitation to the NT. We had a young, bloodthirsty team, which managed to win the third place, so that's what i wish you:).
You are totally right but for now i think we can make an exception for this big event.
Thanks for the exeption!