# Italian Serie D clubs coaching appointments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-serie-d-clubs-coaching-appointments > Updated: 2026-07-29T13:23:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In mid‑July 2026, Sicilian club Akragas announced the hiring of former player Fabrizio Cammarata as head coach and appointed Ernesto Russello as sporting director. No further details were provided at that time. Two weeks later, the club confirmed Cammarata’s appointment, describing his plan to implement a proactive, offensive style and intensive preseason training ahead of the Eccellenza campaign. The same announcement also revealed that fellow Serie D side Nocerina appointed Czech coach Karel Zeman as its new manager, outlining his experience with several Italian clubs and his objectives for building a cohesive team. Together, the updates trace the progression from an initial staffing announcement at Akragas to a fuller briefing on both Akragas’s and Nocerina’s new coaching leadership, highlighting the clubs’ strategic focus on revitalising their squads for upcoming lower‑division competitions. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-29: Nocerina and Akragas appoint new head coaches Karel Zeman and Fabrizio Cammarata Nocerina hired Czech coach Karel Zeman and Akragas appointed Italian Fabrizio Cammarata as new head coaches, outlining their plans and club support ahead of the next season. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nocerina-and-akragas-appoint-new-head-coaches-karel-zeman-and-fabrizio-cammarata ### 2026-07-12: Akragas hires Fabrizio Cammarata as coach and Ernesto Russello as sporting director Akragas appoints former Serie A player Fabrizio Cammarata as coach and ex‑sporting director Ernesto Russello to lead the club into the 2026/27 Eccellenza season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/akragas-hires-fabrizio-cammarata-as-coach-and-ernesto-russello-as-sporting-director --- Cite as: Italian Serie D clubs coaching appointments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-serie-d-clubs-coaching-appointments