FC Eilenburg presented: Kevin Rodewald as a new trainer!

FC Eilenburg presented: Kevin Rodewald as a new trainer!

On Monday, June 16, 2025, FC Eilenburg announced Kevin Rodewald's commitment as the new trainer. The regional league from Northern Saxony has found a new sporty management after the departure of Sascha Prüfer, who moves to Halleschen FC as an assistant coach. Rodewald, which trained the U23 by Hansa Rostock by the beginning of 2024, is now to lead the club to relegation in the Regionalliga Northeast. The experienced trainer signs a contract until June 30, 2027 and has broad experience that he was able to collect in the junior and men's work.

Rodewald's coaching career began in 2014 at FC Pommern Stralsund, but he found his greatest success as a coach of the U23 of Hansa Rostock when he promoted the team from the Oberliga to the regional league. After a not entirely successful time in the fourth division, which ended with his leave of absence, his successor Uwe Speidel could not prevent the relegation. Sports director Stephan Hofmann emphasizes that Rodewald convinced in both professional and human terms. The association's responsible persons are sure that he has a good knack for the development of young talents and he appreciates the family atmosphere in the club.

perspectives for the future

"We have defined a clear requirement profile - long experience in the coaching area and a modern game philosophy," explains Hofmann. Rodewald fits exactly in this scheme. His predecessor examiners leaves a team that has made the relegation in the regional league northeast, but the course for a positive development must now be set. Eilenburg's sports director was confident that the collaboration with Rodewald would be fruitful, especially with the focus on promoting young talent.

The association plans, despite limited financial resources, no unrealistic expenses. Rodewald will be asked to build a powerful and competitive group from the existing talents. Kevin Rodewald seems to be the right choice. His passion for endurance sports and his participation in the Triathlon Ironman European Championship in Wiesbaden are also a sign of its determination and discipline.

"We want to form a team here in Eilenburg that stands for the club and the region," Rodewald emphasizes the ambitions. The exciting times in the Regionalliga Nordost are imminent, and the Eilenburgers will be excited to see what progress their new coach will achieve with the team.

For the latest information about the change of coaches in the regional league, you can also take a look at the overview of Kicker.de throwing.