He was head coach of Latvia national basketball team in EuroBasket 1935 and EuroBasket 1939. In 1935, Latvia won the tournament, becoming the first ever European champions. In 1939, Latvia won silver medals. The 2012 Latvian film "Dream Team 1935" is based on the events of the EuroBasket 1935. It tells the story of the Latvian national basketball team, the winners of the tournament.