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Brinkmann's crazy year: Hansa Rostock on the way to promotion!
Daniel Brinkmann looks back on an instructive year as coach of Hansa Rostock and is aiming for his third win in a row.
Brinkmann's crazy year: Hansa Rostock on the way to promotion!
Daniel Brinkmann will soon celebrate his one-year anniversary as head coach of third division club Hansa Rostock. On November 1, 2022, the 39-year-old took over the helm at a club that was sailing in critical waters at the time. In an interview with Picture Brinkmann describes his first year as instructive and characterized by many positive moments. Next Saturday Hansa Rostock will face SC Verl, against whom Brinkmann played his first game as a professional coach.
His debut ended in a painful 1-0 defeat, but Brinkmann and his team have now turned things up a notch. The Rostock team now wants to achieve their third win in a row and shorten the gap to the promotion places. Under his leadership, Hansa celebrated 24 wins in 44 games and achieved an impressive points average of 1.8. This clearly shows that Brinkmann was able to stabilize the team after taking on the challenge in a critical area of the table.
Personal insights
Daniel Brinkmann is not only a trainer, but also a father of two. Despite being separated from his family during his coaching time in Rostock, he found ways to deal with it. “I don’t mind, it’s part of the job,” says Brinkmann. He also made promises to his family and himself, which he carries with a smile. His gray sweater jacket with the inscription “FCH” is very popular in the Hansa fan shop, which shows that he is more than just a face on the sidelines - he is part of the Hansa family.
The transition period wasn't always easy, especially when he took over the helm at Rostock. Brinkmann emphasizes: “I led all the training sessions myself and learned a lot about myself and the team.” Despite the challenges, there were also many beautiful moments that he looks back on with pride. His ability to navigate football's rises and crises suggests that he can learn from difficult situations when necessary. He recently successfully overcame his first crisis as a coach and sees it as an opportunity for further development.
The fans are behind him
For the majority of fans, Brinkmann is not only valued as a coach, but also as an integral part of the club's identity. They stand behind him, even in times of crisis, and support the vision he has for Hansa Rostock. “It’s great to see how the community is growing together and how we’re all fighting together for the same cause,” says Brinkmann and is optimistic for the coming games.
Progress and positive experiences will be the focus of the near future, and the hope for advancement remains. As the saying goes: “Where there is a will, there is a way!” With Brinkmann on board, the Hansa Rostock team is on an exciting course that keeps the fans under its spell.