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End of career at Darmstadt: Kempe talks about challenges!
Tobias Kempe talks about his time with the Lilies in Darmstadt, the end of his career and the challenges of young players in football.
End of career at Darmstadt: Kempe talks about challenges!
Time passes and every player is in a position to reflect on his career. This also applies to Tobias Kempe, a former SV Darmstadt 98 player, who had to say goodbye to the lilies after many years on the pitch. In an interview with the Wiesbaden courier Kempe brought up how difficult the farewell was for his daughter, who responded by expressing her fear that she would never see him on the field again. “There comes a point in time when your career ends,” explained the 32-year-old. Despite the emotional rollercoaster, he doesn't necessarily miss the cabin - he often found it monotonous and the conversations there repetitive.
“It's getting younger and younger in the cabin,” notes Kempe, noting that the topics often don't go beyond cars, clothes or women. The father of the family finds it a shame to have less in-depth conversations and would like to have more exchanges about other, more exciting topics. However, he feels grounded by his family and girlfriend. Kempe also pays attention to the development of the team and the infrastructure in Darmstadt, where, among other things, a beautiful cabin and a modern kitchen were built.
A look into the future
However, the questions about career are not only relevant for Kempe. The entire football world is facing challenges, especially at the youth level. According to an article by The sports psychologists The sporting performance of young players is influenced by various factors such as physical, psychological and social aspects. The key to sustainable success in football lies not only in talent, but also in the social support of family and coaches.
An example of the harsh reality is research by ARD, which shows that of 5,736 former U19 players, only 198, i.e. 3.5%, play in professional squads. This shows how slim the chances of success actually are, even for talented footballers. The coach-player relationship and parental support are crucial in order to promote talent in the best possible way.
The competition for talent
For many young players, the dream of professional football begins as a child - on average, kids start at the age of five and start playing club football at the age of seven. From the age of eleven, they will often train around 20% more in order to fulfill their dream of a professional career. Despite the often intensive training, the question remains as to how to better identify talent and support them sustainably. This is a challenge that poses big questions for many clubs and coaches. The manager in the youth department should therefore also play a central role in creating a positive environment for young talents.
The development of German football and the growth of talent is a continuous process that continually presents the industry with new challenges. In this context, SV Darmstadt 98 is forced to promote both sporting and social skills in order to meet the demands of modern football.
A look at the transfers and changes within the team turns out to be groundbreaking. Again Kicker Reportedly, the club has signed some promising talents to restructure the squad and bring a breath of fresh air into the game.
The future of football, especially of SV Darmstadt 98, depends not only on the skills of the players, but also on social support and a strong team spirit. The potential is there, you just have to have a good hand to promote it.