SG Harburg's new coach conducts pre-match practice on Saturday at Kersche location.
New Coach Sascha Sondermann for SG Harburg Handball Team
- Introduction of Sascha Sondermann: Sascha Sondermann, fondly known as "Sushi," has been appointed as the new head coach of the SG Harburg handball team ahead of the 2024/25 season. With a rich background in coaching women's teams, Sondermann brings a wealth of experience and tactical acumen to the men's game for the first time.
- Preparation Tournament: The traditional preparation tournament for SG Harburg is taking place this weekend in the Kersche. Under Sondermann’s leadership, the team will participate in this tournament to hone team chemistry, assess player fitness, and implement new strategies. Several regional teams, including HSG Seevetal-Ashausen and SG Wilhelmsburg, will be part of the tournament.
- Goals for the 2024/25 Season: The primary objectives set by Sondermann include improving overall team cohesion and tactical discipline, achieving a higher league ranking compared to the previous season, developing younger talents to strengthen the squad depth, and competing fiercely for a spot in the playoffs or cup competitions.
- Rivals: Key rivals for SG Harburg in the 2024/25 season are expected to be regional clubs with strong rosters and historical competitiveness. These include traditional powerhouse teams from Hamburg and nearby areas, which serve as benchmarks for SG Harburg’s ambitions.
- 2024/25 Season Schedule: The regular season will begin in late summer 2024, running through spring 2025, with matches typically on weekends. The schedule includes home and away games against all league opponents, along with potential cup fixtures. Specific dates and fixtures will be announced closer to the season start.
- Notes:
- The Sporthalle Kerschensteiner Straße will host the preparation tournament next weekend, with games starting on August 24 from 11 am.
- The entry to the preparation tournament in the Kersche is free.
- Sascha Sondermann is 42 years old and has previously played in North Rhine-Westphalia in the 3rd league.
- SG Harburg's team has been preparing for the new season since early June in the Landesliga.
- The team's goal for the season is to improve their ranking from last year and boost their performance in defense.
- The new coach is preparing the team for the tournament and the upcoming season, aiming to make a strong start in the Kersche tournament and set the tone for the rest of the season.
- The preparation tournament is eagerly awaited by spectators, who are excited to see the new coach's tactics and the team's progress in action.
- Other sports are not the focus of SG Harburg at the moment, but Coach Sascha Sondermann might consider incorporating drills from football to improve the team’s agility and strategic thinking.
- After successfully guiding the SG Harburg handball team, Sascha Sondermann may be sought after by prominent football clubs for his impressive track record and innovative coaching style.
