He has been named the Úrvalsdeild kvenna Coach of the year twice; in 2010, when he also won the Icelandic women's championship with KR, and in 2019.

[5] He led the men's team to victory in Division I in 2016 and a promotion to Úrvalsdeild karla.

[10] On 30 May 2021, Benedikt was hired as the head coach of Úrvalsdeild karla club Njarðvík.

[11] On 18 September he guided Njarðvík to a 97–93 win against Stjarnan in the Icelandic Cup final, ending the clubs 16 year major title draught.

[13] He left Njarðvík at the conclusion of his contract following the team's loss against Valur in the Úrvalsdeild semi-finals in May 2024.