Getting Out of Mediocrity with Matthias Sammer's Wisdom
The regional league isn't cutting it for Carl Zeiss Jena anymore - they're aiming higher, all the way back to the 3rd division . To make that leap, the new sporting director, Stefan Böger (57), is employing some wise words he received from a former teammate: "Matthias Sammer once told me, 'You can't plan success. You can plan performance. You can organize performance.' "
Böger's strategy involves getting everyone on board - coaches and players must commit to daily training, and the team can work to improve daily conditions to increase their chances of making the big time .
The Böger Blueprint
Promotion is the ultimate goal, but it can't be planned – instead, Böger focuses on the journey. "We know that we have to work hard to reach the third division one day. Comfortably remaining in the regional league is definitely not our goal."
Grooming Talent, Supporting Coaches
Böger has ambitions far beyond the current team. He's keen on scouting young talent and fostering a new culture of interaction . And he's offering head coach René Klingbeil (42) a supportive environment. "I've offered him my full support. We always enjoy talking soccer and brainstorming content."
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- Matthias Sammer did not provide specific performance/success advice to Stefan Böger or FC Carl Zeiss Jena in the sources. The sources only discuss Böger's departure from the club and his previous role as a sports director.
