Coach
FABIAN RUMMEL
Coach Fabian is from Germany and has coached for several years in both Germany and in the U.S. Read below to find out what he loves about coaching!
What made you want to become a coach?
I have always enjoyed working with young adults/athletes and groups in general. Coaching allows me to pass on my knowledge as a player to the future generation and have a positive impact on and off the pitch.
What is your favorite part about coaching?
The joy of my players while playing soccer.
What is one piece of advice you would give to young soccer players?
Don't forget why you started playing soccer. Soccer connects different people, and cultures, and gives everyone joy and shared memories.
What is your most memorable moment as a coach?
There have been many, and there are many to come. Probably a late cup game comeback after being a man down. The team showed heart and character in this game. I can't expect more from them.
Who was your soccer coach/player role model? Why?
My favourite player as a teenager was Fernando Torres. Torres in his prime was tough to defend. From a coaching standpoint I would pick Pep Guardiola. His understanding of the game, the way he plays football and his ability to adapt and reinvent himself is impressive. My favorite players at the moment are Toni Kroos, Jude Bellingham, Jack Grealish and Jule Brand. Toni Kroos has been directing and controlling the midfield of one of the best teams, if not the best team, of the last decade. This is impressive. Bellingham, despite his young age, is impressive in his qualities and has already proven this at Dortmund. Grealish impressed me even more when he was relegated to the second division with Aston Villa and instead of leaving, he captained them back to the premier league. Jule Brand, like Jude Bellingham, is one of the most versatile talents in world football. despite the different positions or different attributes, that their game involves, they do have things in common. All of them are committed to achieving their sporting goals through hard work, while not allowing themselves to be bent and speaking their minds openly. They let their actions speak for themselves on the pitch.
What does success look like to you as a coach?
In my function as a youth coach, which I currently have on the inside, is purely about the development of the players on and off the pitch. Of course, we all play competitive soccer to win. However, my focus is the individual development of the athletes, but also the development of these in a group.
What do you hope players will take away from playing on your team?
In the best case, they take away a little something from each training session. This can be tactical understanding, technical refinements, leadership skills, or simply personal development in interacting with a team.
What is a fun fact about yourself that you’d like to share with the Crush community!
Despite spending hours on the water, my surfing skills are still very much in need of improvement to this point.