TuS Mechtersheim wins dominantly in the first test against VfR Mannheim!

TuS Mechtersheim wins dominantly in the first test against VfR Mannheim!

On July 1, 2025, TuS Mechtersheim started the test match phase of summer preparation with a convincing 3-1 win against VfR Mannheim. The game took place on Kirschenallee, where the spectators experienced an exciting duel. Aleksandar Biedermann opened the game 1-0 for Mechtersheim in the 15th minute. Shortly afterwards, Luca Marino, who received a guest playing permit from Chemie Leipzig and was now permanently signed, made it 2-0 after a corner from Berkan Celebi.

The sporting director of the TuS, Heiko Magin, was more than satisfied with his team's performance and described the performance as “very good”. VfR Mannheim, on the other hand, praised the opponent's good fighting performance, but pointed out their different levels of preparation. While Mannheim made a complete change at halftime, Mechtersheim kept part of its lineup, which turned out to be a smart decision. Marcel Bormeth made the final score 3-1.

Preparation at VfR Mannheim

Shortly after the test match, VfR Mannheim announced that they were preparing intensively for the coming season. On the second day of preparation, comprehensive performance diagnostics took place in the Rhein-Neckar Stadium. Important parameters such as endurance, speed, mobility and resilience were measured. These results should be incorporated into the individual training control and regeneration of the players. The team receives support from a new fitness and health partner, Pfitzenmeier, as well as the physiotherapy and athletics partner Physiotherapie Schmidt, who offer holistic sports medical care.

The physiotherapeutic support from Physiotherapie Schmidt not only includes support during training, but also at all home and away games. The aim is to optimally prepare the players for the new season and to offer them the best possible support. In this context, the importance of core stability is also discussed, which is important not only for injury prevention but also for the players' general performance. Various test diagnostic procedures, such as the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), are used to assess players' mobility and strength abilities and to uncover any weaknesses.

Sustainable training methods

The combination of FMS and classic muscle function diagnostics according to Janda is considered an effective method for obtaining detailed diagnoses of athletes. These approaches help coaches identify the specific needs of their players. The focus is on closely observing athletes during training and taking detailed histories to ensure optimal training and injury care.

With the next test match against the district league promoted Südwest Ludwigshafen next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., TuS Mechtersheim already has the next challenge in front of them. The promise of the season seems to be promising for both Mechtersheim and VfR Mannheim, as both teams are vigorously pursuing their preparation goals.

For further information and details on performance diagnostics in football you can visit German Journal Sports Medicine.