Disappointment in the Waldstadion: Fans leave game for D1 youth!

Disappointment in the Waldstadion: Fans leave game for D1 youth!

on March 22, 2025, FC Homburg (FCH) had to accept a disappointing defeat in the regional league again. The last encounter against the bottom of the table Villingen, which the fans challenged in their patience, was particularly painful. In a previous home game against Gießen, the victory seekers experienced one up and down of the feelings. The FCH initially led 2-0, but the opponent equalized the score to 2: 2.

Around 100 fans showed solidarity with the D1 youth of the FCH, which played against JSG Saar-Mitte at the same time. This decision was accompanied by support in the form of flags, drums and even pyrotechnics. While the home fans cheered on their second team, it was the youth coach who gave fans access to the sports field. The game of the D1 youth also ended (2: 2).

emotional support for the youngsters

The positive atmosphere in the youth game was a direct contrast to the situation of the professional team. In the last minute of the game of the regular time, the FCH achieved the winning goal against Gießen, but the joy about it was clouded by negative reactions from the fans. Many supporters loudly expressed their displeasure and criticized the performance of the first team.

The youth department of FC Homburg was renamed the younger promotion center (NFZ) in January 2025 in Allgäuer Latschenkiefer. This renaming was a clear focus on a holistic approach in the training processes and game systems. With a total of ten teams from U9 to U19, the support center offers the young talents a football home. Here, attention is paid to the personal development of the players as well as values ​​such as respect, discipline and fair play.

important foundations for talent promotion

In addition to sporting training, school support is considered an important part of the program. In the course of talent development, individual athletics and individual training are offered. The trainers are continuously trained and further trained to provide the young players qualified contacts. This structured training and the creation of a protected framework are crucial for the successful career of young footballers.

The development of the sporting performance of young players is influenced by various factors, including physical, physiological, psychological and social. A study shows that only 3.5 percent of the former U19 young players play in professionalicaders, which illustrates the challenge of accompanying the young talents on their way ( die-sportpsychologist.de ). The social support of parents, the relationship between trainers and players and vocational training play a crucial role in this process.

With a view to the current situation at the FCH and its youth department, it is clear that the club has to set the course for a successful future in order to promote the young talents in the best possible way and at the same time to meet the expectations of the base fan base. Consumer psychology and social aspects are becoming increasingly important, while the focus is still on the focus.