SV Darmstadt 98 starts exciting preparations for the 2025/26 season!

SV Darmstadt 98 starts exciting preparations for the 2025/26 season!

Today, June 20, 2025, SV Darmstadt 98 starts preparing for the upcoming 2025/26 second division season. After a short summer break, the players come back together to face the challenges of the new season. The first two days of preparation are dedicated to medical examinations and performance diagnostic tests, a strategy that has proven successful in laying the foundation for sporting success. These first steps are crucial in order to accurately record and optimize the fitness status of the players. SV98 reports that…

Blood samples were taken from all players on Friday morning, accompanied by physical measurements of fat and muscle values. This procedure is not only necessary to determine the current state of health, but also helps to adapt the individual training loads. The focus of the diagnostics is mobility, strength and coordination, which are essential to prevent injuries and increase athletic performance. The focus is particularly on core stability, which, according to current studies, is of great importance for athletes, especially in football. A special method used here is the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), which analyzes basic movement patterns with regard to their execution. German Journal of Sports Medicine describes relevant procedures...

The start of training at Darmstadt 98

Training on the pitch will begin on Sunday, June 22nd, something the fans are already looking forward to. The first step into the new season has been taken. In parallel to the medical tests, mobility analyses, stability and strength tests are also carried out in order to promote both the physical and psychological requirements of the players.

Comparison to other teams

While medical preparations are already underway in Darmstadt, 1. FC Magdeburg also celebrated the start of training on June 18th after ending the 2024/25 season in a solid fifth place. After a short vacation, we started again in the Avnet Arena - with a lactate test and medical examinations. Magdeburg reports on its summer schedule...

The Magdeburgers are planning an intensive program for the summer, which includes several test matches and a training camp. The first test match at Burger BC is scheduled for June 25th, followed by another match against SV Dessau 05 on June 28th. With tough opponents like VfL Wolfsburg and Chemnitzer FC in the next few weeks, the team will be able to start the new season well prepared.

Preparations for the season include not only training sessions, but also strategic tests to analyze the players' individual strengths and weaknesses, which are crucial for their subsequent success on the pitch. Ultimately, well-thought-out preparation, which includes both medical aspects and sports science research, has a decisive influence on the teams' performance. You could say that the teams are in the starting blocks and the competitions promise to be exciting!