New impetus at SV Werder Bremen: Renee Verburen as a trainer!

New impetus at SV Werder Bremen: Renee Verburen as a trainer!

Bremen, Deutschland - A fresh wind blows through the handball department of SV Werder Bremen. Renee Verburen now has the scepter as head coach in her hand and succeeds Timm Dietrich, who not only trained talented players, but also accepted the challenge to return to his homeland. In recent years, the 39-year-old, who has been working at SV Werder since 2021, has done impressive work in the youth performance sector and has now given the confidence to lead the women's team into a new era. As Handball-World she is known for her clear ideas for the further development of the female performance handball, which is a valuable perspective for the team represent.

Verchuren is described as a trainer who has experience both in Germany and internationally. Before she came to SV Werder, she trained the third division club BV Garrel and even played in the first division for clubs like SVG Celle and Bayer Leverkusen, where she played a total of 144 games and scored almost 500 goals. This gives her the necessary authority and experience to tackle the challenges of the 2nd handball Bundesliga. The club is now the bottom of the table, but has a game less than the competition, which does not make the situation appear quite as dramatic. As the Weser-Kurier was problematic, with many injured or ill Players.

intensive preparation for the season

Verchuren announces intensive preparation for the coming season. The starting shot is given with performance tests and getting to know each other in the Klaus-Dieter-Fischer-Halle. This is supplemented by various test games and tournament participation. The first test game is already on the plan on July 20, 2025 against the third division club TSV Nord Harrislee. As part of the 75th anniversary of the association, this will be a special occasion. Subsequently, a training camp in Zwaremener, the Netherlands, and several other tournaments will take place from July 24th to 27th, 2025. In addition to the Heinrich Horn tournament of the SG 09 Kirchhof on August 2 and 3, 2025, a tournament with Rostocker HC and Buxtehuder SV II in Bremen is also scheduled for August 9, 2025.

The team will have the opportunity to measure themselves internationally. On August 13, 2025, a test game at HV Kwiek in Raalte, Netherlands, is on the program, followed by participation in the Saalecup on August 16, 2025. Important encounters are also facing HL Buchholz 08-Rosengarten on August 17, 2025, and the first match day of the new season in the 2nd handball Bundesliga is for the 30th/31st August 2025.

A look at the challenges

The coming weeks and months will be decisive for the Werder women. With a new trainer and fresh wind, the team could make the difference and leave the table below. Last weekend there was a narrow defeat against FSV Mainz 05 with 25:26. The next opponent in the relegation battle, TuS Lintfort, is waiting for next Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Are the new trainer and the fresh ideas of Renee Verburen the key to success? Time will show it.