Successful general trial at Wertherbruch told to have pleased Katemann
Harald Katemann, the newly appointed coach of BW Wertherbruch, is set to bring a fresh perspective to the Kreisliga B Lower Rhine region. With a focus on building a solid defensive structure and fostering teamwork, Katemann aims to guide his squad to a higher finish or even promotion, depending on the competitiveness of the league.
Katemann, who hails from Haldern, has joined BW Wertherbruch after five years at GW Lankern. He is supported by co-trainers Fabian Beenen and Danny Verbücheln, as well as goalkeeping coaches Carsten Hansen and Marcus Glaser.
The team's preparation for the new season has been going well, with good attendance at training sessions, according to Kateman. A notable addition to the squad is the return of Torsten Exo, a 30-year-old veteran, after a break.
BW Wertherbruch's first league game of the new season is away to BW Dingden III on Sunday at 13:00. The team showed a good attitude in their recent district cup match, defeating SV Bislich 3:0, with Dominik Schweers scoring all three goals.
The upcoming season promises to be an interesting one, with Katemann expecting an interesting, challenging, and relatively balanced group in Kreisliga B. SV Rees is likely the top favourite, but with Katemann's tactics and the team's improved cohesion and fitness, BW Wertherbruch could make a strong challenge.
Player development and potential new signings are also key factors to watch for next season. Katemann's goal for BW Wertherbruch is to secure a single-digit place in the table, which would be a significant improvement from last season's ninth place finish.
On a personal note, Katemann's daughter, Mailin, trains with the Bundesliga squad of SGS Essen and plays for their U21 team in the Regionalliga. This footballing dynasty adds an extra layer of excitement to the new season for BW Wertherbruch and their fans.
With Katemann at the helm, BW Wertherbruch has a good chance to stabilize and potentially push for a higher finish or even promotion. The team's performance against higher-ranked opponents, such as their recent 3:0 win in the district cup, suggests that they are ready for the challenges ahead. The first few matches will set the tone for the campaign, so fans are eagerly awaiting the team's debut on Sunday.
Harald Katemann, with his focus on sports and specifically football, aims to utilize his experience at GW Lankern and bring a fresh perspective to the football pitch for BW Wertherbruch in the Kreisliga B Lower Rhine region. As Katemann prepares his squad for the upcoming season, he hopes to leverage his tactics and the team's improved cohesion and fitness to challenge the top favorites like SV Rees, with an ultimate goal of securing a single-digit place in the table.
