Pfeiffer back with the Lilies: Coach crucial for the change
Patric Pfeiffer returns to Darmstadt 98 to grow under a new coach. Injuries shaped his last two years.

Pfeiffer back with the Lilies: Coach crucial for the change
A lot has happened in Darmstadt, and Patric Pfeiffer's return to the Lilies is a breath of fresh air. The 25-year-old player is optimistic about his return and emphasizes how important the new coach Florian Kohfeldt and the sports director are for building the team. The discussions that began in the winter ensured that the club got in touch with him early on and gave him a good feeling about how hessenschau reported.
Although Pfeiffer has been able to play less in the last two years due to injuries, he sees his experience as an advantage. “I need a coach who treats me as a person,” he says, emphasizing the importance of full preparation with the team. The pressure of a quick transfer has often weighed on him in the past, but now he is ready to show his skills and support the team.
Health and motivation
A recent injury, a blister on his foot, forced Pfeiffer to rest for a short time, but this is not a serious problem. He has often overcome such challenges in recent years. Pfeiffer describes his tricky journey in football so far as “tough but educational”, which only adds to his determination to give it his all. He has recognized the motivation that is essential for the success of any team and is strengthened by him as part of the team. The importance of mental strength and team dynamics are two aspects that are important not only for Pfeiffer, but for all players derrottenberg.com explained.
“I want to return as an experienced player and help the younger players,” says Pfeiffer and already knows some faces in the team, including Fabian Nürnberger. The increasing professionalism at Darmstadt, such as improved catering and regeneration options, offer fertile ground for development along with the right training.
Personal bonds and team spirit
Pfeiffer is aware of how important it is to be well prepared psychologically by the trainer and to overcome one's own fears and doubts. Team motivation is fostered by the positive environment that the coach and team create. Fans also help motivate players. “I continued to follow Darmstadt after I left and noticed the progress,” says Pfeiffer. This emotional connection to his old colleagues, such as Braydon Manu and Frank Ronstadt, gives him additional self-confidence, even if they are no longer part of the team.
Patric Pfeiffer's return to the Lilies is highly anticipated and his attitude, coupled with the coach's support, could be the key to a successful season. The foundations for peaceful cooperation and mutual growth have been laid, and now it is important to turn the set goals into reality.