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Return of the hockey star: Willemsen should strengthen youth in Club zur Vahr!
Michael Willemsen returns to Club zur Vahr after 13 years to strengthen the youth department and men's team.
Return of the hockey star: Willemsen should strengthen youth in Club zur Vahr!
The return of Michael Willemsen is exciting news for the Club zur Vahr! After 13 years, the experienced trainer and athlete is returning to his roots. Robert Frisinger, the club's department head, is pleased with this personnel decision. Willemsen was active in the club's youth department until 2012 and collected several German championship titles during this time. He then gained experience in Hanover and Hamburg. At Hannover 78, where he last worked, Willemsen led the men's team back to the regional league. These successes speak for themselves and are clear evidence of his excellent reputation as a qualified and FIH trainer, which is also internationally recognized.
With Willemsen's return, Jan Kulla, chairman of the hockey department, expects a breath of fresh air for the club's youth department. Willemsen has already set himself the goal of passing on his valuable experience and actively supporting the coaching team. The aim is to promote young talent and at the same time strengthen the existing teams.
Challenges for the men's team
The men's team at Club zur Vahr is under pressure. After five games in the new season, the team has only one win and is in sixth place out of eight teams. The defeat against Harvestehuder THC II with 2:8 was particularly painful, followed by another setback when they lost against UHC Hamburg with 1:5. This unpleasant result is also due to the fact that nine regular players left the club after last season. The priority for the coming period is therefore clear: staying in the league.
Additionally, the team had a difficult time competing in the first few games, which led to signs of fatigue. Captain Ben Bruns emphasized that the team spirit remains strong despite these setbacks. “We will strengthen ourselves with young players after the indoor season,” announced Bruns. Discussions with potential external newcomers are already underway.
Changes at Hannover 78
With Willemsen's expertise and his return to the Vahr club, there is great hope that he will bring a breath of fresh air to the team and can boost enthusiasm for hockey in Bremen. The German Hockey Association supports coaches in their development with a wide range of training aids. These practice-oriented recommendations are intended to help coaches and players develop their skills in a targeted manner. The implementation and establishment of high-quality training programs is a common goal that Willemsen will not lose sight of.
In times of change and challenges, it is clear that the future of hockey in Bremen remains exciting. The return of Michael Willemsen and the new course at Hannover 78 show that the clubs are committed to remaining on the road to success.
Find out more about Michael Willemsen's return in the Weser-Kurier report here, while the changes at Hannover 78 are on their own pages detailed are set out. The German Hockey Association also offers valuable information Training aids who can provide valuable support in the development of coaches and players.