New A-League coaching positions filled by five fresh appointments
The Footballkreis Hagen/Ennepe-Ruhr district is buzzing with excitement as the new season approaches, with several changes in coaching staffs for clubs in Schwelm, Gevelsberg, Ennepetal, Wetter, Herdecke, and Hagen.
FC Bosna Hagen, the vice-champion of the previous season, welcomes Martin Freitas as their new head coach. Freitas, a 59-year-old coach, is known for his emphasis on discipline and a certain looseness, aiming to build a strong team for the upcoming season. The departure of the Osmic brothers has left a void, but the club is remaining positive.
VfB Schwelm, who struggled last season with 12 losses in a row, has new blood in the form of Mike Kupfer and Dustin Falco. Kupfer, the new coach, is optimistic about the season, aiming to form a united team and have fun together. Falco, the new sporting director, brings fresh ideas to the table. Key player Gianluca Muzzi has committed to staying at VfB Schwelm, providing a solid foundation for the new season.
Türk Gencler Hagen, the team that mastered the march from the C league to the District League A, has Anziz Mbae as their new coach. This team, equipped with Westfalenligaspielers, is hopeful of landing in the upper half of the table.
In Gevelsberg, Ahmet Erarslan takes over as head coach at FSV Gevelsberg II. Erarslan, the former assistant coach, has a clear strategy for the team, aiming to continuously take pressure off and create as few tense situations as possible. FSV Gevelsberg II narrowly avoided relegation to the B-league as the 7th-placed team last season.
SV Boele-Kabel, the champions from last season, have a new coach in Akif Tas. However, most players and the entire coaching staff from the previous season have left the club, leaving a young team to take the field. Despite losing the promotion playoff after winning the Hagen district championship, the new league, Bezirksliga Light, promises to be more exciting and unpredictable than the previous two divisions.
The new season in the Fußballkreis Hagen/Ennepe-Ruhr district has already started, with VfB Schwelm securing a 4:1 win over Fichte Hagen in the season opener. More updates are expected as the season progresses, with additional information likely to be available from local football associations or club announcements closer to or during the season start in late August 2025.
Football enthusiasts in the Footballkreis Hagen/Ennepe-Ruhr district eagerly anticipate the upcoming season, as many clubs have implemented new coaching strategies. For instance, FC Bosna Hagen, last season's vice-champion, has appointed Martin Freitas as their new head coach, aiming to establish a disciplined and cohesive team for the forthcoming matches.
