Training sessions for athletic trainer, Hormemann, and rehab coach continue within Arminio's squad
Insider Scoop on DSC Arminia Bielefeld's Training Team
Get the lowdown on the athletes' training crew at DSC Arminia Bielefeld! The sole athletic mastermind, Niklas Klasen, and the dedicated rehab wiz, Malte Hornemann, are here to stay for the second league season! Both have extended their contracts with the 2020-2021 third-league champs, as they seek a replacement for co-trainer Oliver Döking, who'll coach the new second team in the Oberliga.
Since joining DSC in the summer of 2021, Niklas Klasen, previously of VfB Stuttgart's youth performance center, has been an integral part of the team's ongoing fitness journey. His responsibilities lie in crafting targeted daily training regimens and game-day prep for the players within Mitch Kniat's coaching crew. The club praised Klasen for enhancing the physical prowess of the team and nurturing individual players' skills through his consistent, hardworking approach.
With Malte Hornemann on board since July 2023, the 28-year-old brings his athletic expertise to Arminia Bielefeld. Having worked as an athletic trainer at 1. FC Köln, his primary focus now is on the effective rehabilitation of injured players, helping them transition back to regular team practice.
The presence of Klasen and Hornemann has proven to be a game-changer for the team. Their structured, forward-thinking methods and dedication to athletic standards have kept the team injury-free in recent seasons. Sports director Michael Mutzel credits their excellent work and that of the medical department for the team's immunity to injury-related absences in the past two seasons[1].
Acknowledging the importance of the entire medical team, including doctors Andreas Elsner, Tim Niedergassel, Stefan Budde, as well as the head of physiotherapy Michael Schweika and physiotherapist Arne Böker, Mutzel emphasizes that the team's ongoing success relies on their hard work and collaboration. Keep an eye on Arminia Bielefeld as they gear up for another successful season!
Sources:1. DSC Arminia Bielefeld Medical Team: Who's Who?
Niklas Klasen and Malte Hornemann, the trained athletic professionals at DSC Arminia Bielefeld, continue their commitment to the team's sports performance during the second league season. Klasen is renowned for his role in devising training regimens and game-day preparation, while Hornemann focuses on player rehabilitation, contributing significantly to the team's physical prowess and injury resilience.
