Older stars leave HBW 2: Who is responsible in the 3rd division?

Older stars leave HBW 2: Who is responsible in the 3rd division?

At HBW Balingen-Weilstetten II, a lot is happening, because under the direction of the new coach Micha Thiemann, the team is preparing for an exciting season in the 3rd division. After the departure of André Doster, who swung the scepter for six years, Thiemann, who himself is still active as a player. He sees the first coaching position in the active area as a big challenge, especially since he competes with his experience from the youth field and the promotion of talent. Thiemann brings a lot of enthusiasm - he wants to focus on training young talents and make them fit for the 3rd league and the Bundesliga. With Tobias Hotz as an assistant coach, who supports the individual support of the players, the team already has a strong support.

The preparation phase started on June 23 with almost the complete squad and is used intensively to optimally prepare for the upcoming challenges. Apart from Daan van Vliet, who deals with the Dutch national team, all players trained hard. Numerous training sessions already brought the first two weeks: seven in the first and eleven in the training camp in Lenningen/Teck. The squad comprises 14 players, which means that each position is double-occupied without having to include A youth players.

With promising newcomers such as Fabian Dirmeier, David Selinka and Neo Wehrli, who integrate well into the team, the "young galleries" got a breath of fresh air. Dirmeier brings a lot of power into the back area, while Selinka has just completed his high school diploma and Wehrli convinces with his experience in competitive sports.

test games and challenges

The season preparation runs like lubricated, and the first test games already show the direction. In the first test game, Neuhausen/Erms achieved a scarce 28:27 victory. Further encounters against Schömberg, Pfullingen and Neuhausen/Filder are already firmly planned. However, there are also some stumbling blocks when planning: the third division start against Oftersheim/Schwetzingen may be postponed because the hall is not available. The team and the trainer, who have respect for the stronger competition, burden these circumstances.

Micha Thiemann emphasized during the preparation that the focus was on the defense because several central defenders have acknowledged the club. The team will continue to play in the 6-0 formation, but must also set up more flexibly in order to remain competitive in the league. Thiemann is confident that you have the offensive well under control, but sees weaknesses in the tempo game and on the defensive that work on.

A look at the competition

Especially in the 3rd division, relegation becomes a real challenge. The opponents should not be underestimated - especially the experienced team of Pforzheim/Eutingen, against which they will compete away. Thiemann warns of a tough game where the opponent's place of table is not decisive. Pforzheim has talents such as Thorsten Anselm and playmaker Julian Broschwitz, who can cause problems for the defense of the "young Gallier".

The claims are high and the team of coaches has a lot of confidence in the skills' skills. But while the newcomers and the team grow together, it remains to be seen whether the "young galleries" can meet expectations. One thing is certain: With the right mix of talent and experience, you are ready to address the challenges. The first big goal of the season remains to continue the positive development and to establish itself in the league.