Shock on the soccer field: B-junior game broken off after 12 minutes!

Shock on the soccer field: B-junior game broken off after 12 minutes!

Beierfelder Sportplatz, 08344 Grünhain-Beierfeld, Deutschland - On Pentecost Saturday morning, a national league game had to be made between the B-Juniors of the Deutschlandfunk , many youth teams, such as the B-youth of the JFC Berlin-Lichtenberg, experienced similar tragic situations in which players were seriously injured after violent actions.

The trend towards violence in youth football

The increase in violence in football is associated with the corona pandemic, which has reduced the inhibition thresholds. In the 2021/22 season, 911 games nationwide were demolished due to violence or discrimination, with 44 percent of violence affected by youth football. Especially in Berlin, where 860 violent cases came to the sports court of the Berlin Football Association, the effects are clearly noticeable.

The verbal and physical violence, which is often fueled by spectators and parents, is a great challenge. Many coaches complain that adults are a bad role model for young people. The perception of pressure and aggressiveness on the part of the parents also has an impact on the behavior of young players and strengthens the problem of violence on the field.

structures in youth football

The VfB Grünhain-Beierfeld, which was founded on March 27, 2012 by the merger of the SV Beierfeld football departments and TSV Olympia Grünhain, shows that there is already a structural sponsorship at the level of the e-juniors. This is in contrast to the serious topic of violence, which significantly affects the youth teams. The e-juniors have won a new main jerseys for the 2018/19 season, while their current table position reflects the 3rd place in E Season 1 of the 1,1th district class-a sign that positive developments can also take place despite the challenges.

parents and adults are required to take responsibility and to set an example against violence in sport. Initiatives such as those of Hertha Zehlendorf, who oblige coaches to violate violence and plan separate fanzones for aggressive parents, are steps in the right direction. The goal remains clear: a safe and respectful way of dealing with football, especially in the youth field, is essential to protect the next generation of players.