TSG Balingen in mourning: Farewell to youth coach Dima Zeisler

TSG Balingen in mourning: Farewell to youth coach Dima Zeisler

TSG Balingen is in deep mourning for its esteemed youth coach Dima Zeisler, who died unexpectedly on June 15, 2025 at the age of 37. The club announced the devastating news via its social media channels, which caused great consternation not only in Balingen but throughout the region. Numerous clubs, including renowned clubs such as VfB Stuttgart and FV Ravensburg, expressed their condolences on Instagram. Dima Zeisler leaves behind a wife and three children, and during this difficult time, TSG has set up a fundraising campaign to support the bereaved. A link to GoFundMe has been provided for donations to help the community come together.

His role as assistant coach of the U12 not only leaves a gap in the sporting field, but he has also touched many hearts on a personal level. While the sporting successes, such as the promotion of the first team to the regional league, remain in the background, the cohesion of the football family is extremely important. This tragic situation shows how much sport can bring a community together and how much appreciation Dima Zeisler was enjoyed in the football world. The sadness extends far beyond the boundaries of the club and shows how strongly football connects people.

Grief and community

In difficult times like these, it is important to explore the different ways people cope with grief. Grief is a complex emotional reaction that is often triggered by the loss of a loved one, as is the case with Dima Zeisler. Emotional reactions such as sadness, loneliness or even feelings of guilt are often the side effects of such a loss. Sport can play a valuable role in this: it offers distraction and promotes social interaction, which is of great importance these days so that the club members and Dima's friends do not slip into isolation.

There are studies that show that endurance sports have mood-enhancing effects, similar to psychotherapy. For example, jogging or swimming can help to clear your thoughts and relieve some of the emotional pressure. However, it should be said that sport should not serve as an escape from emotions, but rather as a way to gain new strength and improve the quality of life. It is particularly important for children and young people to process grief in a playful way, which means that offers are designed for young people who are looking for support during this difficult time.

Cohesion and solidarity

In the recent past, TSG Niederdorfelden has also shown how sports clubs can get involved socially. They carried out a fundraising campaign to support the outpatient children's and youth hospice service in Hanau. The campaign was a complete success, with 6,000 euros raised - an impressive result from the community that went beyond initial expectations. Such an initiative impressively illustrates what can be achieved together.

The cohesion in the football community is strengthened even in difficult moments through actions like these and shows that togetherness is important not only on the pitch but also beyond. The players, coaches and officials are required to stick together, share their emotions and also develop a positive perspective on the future.