Ansbach: From relegation candidate to regional league flyer!

Ansbach: From relegation candidate to regional league flyer!

They are enjoying themselves in the Bavarian Regional League SpVgg Ansbach currently in an impressive phase of success. With six games unbeaten in a row, the tide is turning for the team, which got off to a rocky start at the start of the season. Initially, Ansbach was in second-to-last place in the table after a change, but they have now fought their way to a single-digit position, which puts them at a comfortable distance from the relegation zone. The coach, Niklas Reutelhuber, is extremely satisfied with the development of his team.

Reutelhuber, at just 25 years old the youngest coach in Germany's top four football leagues, took over the team from his predecessor in November last year. His commitment and the clear message in the dressing room that he always believes in staying in the league seem to be bearing fruit. *“We can achieve something if we believe in ourselves”* – he proclaims. The team has collected 13 out of 15 possible points in the last five league games and recently achieved a deserved draw against the Bayern amateurs in front of 2,675 spectators.

Promotion titles and claims

After Ansbach struggled with the departure of key players at the start of the season, the new additions and strong leaders in the squad were highlighted. The coach speaks of the best squad in the club's history. In addition, Sven Landshuter is returning to the starting line-up after injuries and is already showing his positive development on the pitch. In order to keep players in rhythm, a test match against SC 04 Schwabach recently took place, which Ansbach won with an impressive 10:3 win.

For the upcoming games – an away game against FC Memmingen and a home game against FV Illertissen – the demands are high. A poster with the inscription “Relegation” adorns the team cabin and reminds the players of their goals. The prospect of remaining in the Bavarian Regional League drives Ansbacher forward and shows a clear will to assert themselves.

The coaching life of Niklas Reutelhuber

In addition to his commitment at Ansbach, the young coach is also active in his home country. He plays regularly for the district league club SV Alesheim, where he continues to be a player. While he studies sports science at the Open University, he invests an estimated 40 hours a week in his coaching role. Three to four training sessions per week and the games on the weekend require good time management, which Reutelhuber emphasizes, in order to successfully manage both his studies and his coaching job.

The coaching statistics for the Bavarian Regional League make it clear that Niklas Reutelhuber is promising with his approach. His successes underline his ambition to perhaps one day coach in the top division. Inspired by role models like Jürgen Klopp, who is known for his honesty and passion, Reutelhuber knows exactly how important it is to be both a friend and a boss.

The Ansbach fans can hope for exciting games in the coming weeks and follow the positive development of their team, while Niklas Reutelhuber continues to get the best out of his team. Coach stats are already showing that his work is bearing fruit, and that provides an optimistic view of the future.