Augsburg FC Faces Technical Glitch with Video Wall Overload
FC Augsburg Embraces Tech-Driven Training Under Sandro Wagner
FC Augsburg is undergoing a significant transformation under new coach Sandro Wagner, as the club adopts a tech-driven, active football training approach. The German club has invested in various technological upgrades to enhance player preparation and analysis, aiming to identify and correct mistakes more precisely and efficiently.
At the heart of this transformation are iPads for every player, allowing them to watch training and match footage for self-analysis. Drones and a state-of-the-art camera system capture player movements from various angles, providing new perspectives and detailed technical analysis. A €100,000 video wall has been installed at the training ground, enabling immediate review and analysis of match footage.
Wagner promotes an "active football" philosophy, focusing on pressing and disrupting opponents' rhythm rather than passively letting them control play. He stresses the importance of maintaining discipline and control to prevent the opponent from dictating the pace or style of the game. This approach, Wagner says, is part of his DNA and intends to embed it deeply in the squad.
The players have responded positively to these changes, with the management supporting Wagner’s meticulous and ambitious approach. The introduction of iPads and filming technology were framed as a professional development in training. Wagner’s upbeat attitude, stating he will come to work "with a smile every day," suggests he is fostering a motivated atmosphere.
As the training camp approaches, FC Augsburg will head to Austria's Kollerschlag from July 26th to August 2nd. The club is also reportedly interested in Derrick Köhn, a 26-year-old left-back who was loaned to Werder Bremen from Galatasaray Istanbul last season. No details have been given about Köhn's potential role for FC Augsburg if he were to join.
Another new signing could join FC Augsburg by the time of the training camp. Defender Chrislain Matsima has already joined the squad this week, with the team's squad for the new season almost complete. The players will continue to internalize these new aspects in the coming days in Augsburg and even more so during the training camp.
Training intensity has increased compared to the time under Jess Thorup, with FC Augsburg training twice per day under Wagner. The immediate feedback and tactical instructions from the LED video wall are meant to help players internalize the new content more quickly. The mobile and weather-resistant LED video wall is now available for FC Augsburg's training sessions, presenting analysis content, tactical scenes, and animations directly on-site.
Henri Koudossou commented that the training is very strenuous and requires adjustment due to the many new sequences and things to think about. Despite the increased workload, the players seem to be adapting well to Wagner's "conscious overload" principle, which challenges them to think and act more dynamically.
FC Augsburg has already tested their new approach in friendly matches against FC Memmingen (4-1) and Austria Lustenau (2-0). As they prepare for the new season, FC Augsburg appears to be embracing a more analytical and active training culture, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Players at FC Augsburg are now equipped with iPads for self-analysis during football training sessions, a part of the club's tech-driven approach introduced by coach Sandro Wagner. Drones and a state-of-the-art camera system are used to capture player movements, providing detailed technical analysis, further emphasizing the club's focus on sports and football.
