Return and new additions: ASV Hamm starts the season with a fresh squad!
ASV Hamm-Westfalen is starting the 2025/2026 season with a squad renewal and new additions like Niklas Gautzsch.

Return and new additions: ASV Hamm starts the season with a fresh squad!
Preparations for the coming season at ASV Hamm-Westphalia are in full swing. The sporting director Micky Reiners and managing director Markus Fuchs have worked hard in the last few days to reshape the squad for the new challenge in the third division after relegation from the second division. Particularly pleasing: Backcourt player Niklas Gautzsch will join the team to contribute his qualities in the left backcourt. The 2.07 meter tall player is moving from Recken Hannover to the Hammers and could make a decisive contribution to their promotion after being the top scorer for the Burgdorfer Bundesliga reserves in the Lower Saxony Regionalliga last season. Gautzsch already has experience as he has already had a few appearances in the first division and scored four goals.
In addition, Jan Brosch returns to ASV after moving to TBV Lemgo in 2022. He is excited about his return and is looking forward to seeing old friends again. Also in the squad is Alexander Coßmann, who is not only an option in attack but also an important pillar in defense. With this trio, ASV hopes to successfully master the challenges of the new season.
Squad restructuring and new additions
Preparation for the 2025/2026 season has already begun, although the squad is still incomplete, as coach Jörn-Uwe Lommel explains. Among the new additions is right winger Carl Gabrielsson, who will demonstrate his skills in the coming season. Ivan Budalic will also be hired as goalkeeper to guard the goal together with Marcos Colodeti. Further reinforcements are being planned as there are still three players missing to complete the team.
The general schedule for the 3rd League North-West includes an exciting start to the season against Ahlener SG, which is scheduled to take place between August 22nd and 24th. The team's first away trip will be to Wilhelmshavener SV on August 30th. On September 13th they will play against HSG Varel before playing a home game against TV Bissendorf-Holte. Unfortunately, the fans have to say a painful goodbye to players like Julius Meyer-Siebert, Ian Hütter and Jonas Stüber, who will no longer play for ASV next season. However, cyclist Jann-Keno Jacobs will remain with the team.
Health situation and squad overview
The health of the team remains an important factor in preparation. Ole Machner will be out for a long time after hip surgery, and Nils Stange from the second team could fill his position. The current squad overview already shows a promising mix of experience and fresh talent:
| position | player |
|---|---|
| goal | Marcos Colodeti, Ivan Budalic |
| Left winger | Fabian Huesmann, Ole Machner |
| Backcourt left | Niklas Gautzsch |
| Backcourt right | Andreas Bornemann |
| Right winger | Carl Gabrielsson, Kaspar Böttcher |
| Circle | Jan Brosch, Alexander Coßmann, Jann-Keno Jacobs |
Overall, there is a lively hustle and bustle at ASV Hamm-Westfalen, which fills the fans with hope for the upcoming games. The team has the potential to put last year behind it and to position itself strongly again in the third division. Whether the team around coach Jörn-Uwe Lommel can celebrate the desired successes at the end of the season will be seen in the coming months.
Stay tuned for the latest developments and information about the team! Stay tuned, because the anticipation for the new season is getting bigger every day.
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