New club advisor Michael Jäger: Strengthening amateur football in Saxony-Anhalt!

New club advisor Michael Jäger: Strengthening amateur football in Saxony-Anhalt!

Popular amateur football is often about much more than just winning. A new ray of hope in this world is Michael Jäger, who has recently started contributing his experiences and ideas as the new club advisor to the Saxony-Anhalt Football Association (FSA). Jäger, who has been working in training and further education at the FSA since 2018, has set himself the goal of actively supporting the clubs in the eastern region and assisting them with challenges. His commitment is particularly valuable because the clubs in this region are characterized by strong voluntary commitment coupled with deep roots in the local community. Examples of sportingly ambitious clubs such as SG Union Sandersdorf, Grün-Weiß Piesteritz, 1. FC Bitterfeld-Wolfen and SV Dessau 05 show the potential and strength of this community.

“There is a lot we can achieve together,” says Jäger. He not only brings with him in-depth knowledge from coaching training, but also a deep understanding of the specific needs of the clubs. Public communication and a willingness to test new ideas are essential for hunters. The topics of recruiting young talent and securing volunteers are currently major challenges for many clubs. The FSA's many years of experience show that the proverbial air often becomes thin here. And that's exactly where Jäger wants to support with his new approach.

Volunteering – the heart of amateur football

Another important aspect that Jäger would like to address is the irreplaceable role that volunteers play in amateur football. According to cotrainer, volunteering has a decisive influence on football in Germany. Over 1.7 million people in Germany are involved in this area; they not only help maintain gaming operations, but also create communities and promote important values ​​such as respect and fairness.

The variety of tasks that volunteers take on - from trainers to supervisors to board members - brings with it numerous social benefits. In addition, the commitment of volunteers promotes the personal development of individual members and thus strengthens the entire club life. But how is volunteer work valued? This is where DFB-Online-Vereinsberatung comes into play, which offers a platform for information and assistance. The initiative aims to support and encourage volunteers.

Diverse support offers

Jäger plans to communicate the FSA's existing support offers in a targeted manner and align them with the needs of the clubs. Workshops, online seminars and practical tips are available to support member clubs on their journey. Topics such as recruiting new volunteers, financing gaming operations and organizing tournaments are just a few of many. Anyone who runs a club today knows that successful, long-term planning is essential.

One of Michael Jäger's central concerns is to help the clubs create stable structures. He sees a need for action, particularly in the youth sector, to address dropout problems at an early stage. Together with the clubs, he would like to provide new impetus and give them tailwind in order to make an active contribution to the club's development.

For amateur football in Germany, the future lies in the hands of volunteers. Michael Jäger has the right instinct to promote this valuable resource and strengthen the voices of the clubs in the Eastern region. It remains exciting to see what positive changes can be expected in this area!