New coach Jörg Lützelberger: Hots for HG Saarlouis!
New coach Jörg Lützelberger: Hots for HG Saarlouis!
On March 20, 2025, it became known that Jörg Lützelberger will be the new head coach of HG Saarlouis in the 3rd handball league. He succeeds Philipp Kessler, who leaves office after the current season. As early as November 2024, HG Saarlouis announced that the collaboration with Kessler ends. The decision to search for the coach is now finally made, and Lützelberger will prepare accordingly.
In his active career, Lützelberger played around 300 games as a circular runner in the 1st Bundesliga, including for TV Großwallstadt and VfL Gummersbach. One of his greatest successes is the win of the EHF Cup in 2009 and the title in the European Cup winner in 2010 and 2011. After completing his active career, he was a co-trainer at VfL Gummersbach and took over the management of the junior academy.experience and future visions
from 2021 to 2024 was Lützelberg coach of the HSG Konstanz, where he made the team considerably and led it to the 2nd league twice. Altmeyer, the sporting director of HG Saarlouis, emphasizes the experience of Lützelberger, especially with regard to the promotion to higher leagues. The decision for Lützelberger was also made in coordination with the future sports director Baur, which indicates careful planning and preparatory work.
Lützelberger is already planning structural changes within the club and is full of anticipation for the challenges that are waiting for him in Saarlouis. In addition to his plans for HG Saarlouis, Lützelberger will probably continue to be active at TSV Lindau, where he is already involved as a trainer.
The context of the change
The HSG Konstanz, under Lützelberger's direction, has set ambitious goals to establish itself in the 2nd handball Bundesliga. An important part of this strategy is the coaching continuity that Lützelberger symbolized by extending his contract until June 30, 2024. His "family clause" allows him to check his commitment annually. Assistant coach Vitor Baricelli remains bound by the club until at least June 30, 2025. Together they strive to further develop both the team and club and to be successful in the long term.
In addition, improvements planned for the HSG Konstanz are pending, such as the construction of your own weight room and an indoor cultivation with training rooms and a VIP area that should further optimize the framework for the team. Managing Director André Melchert praised the excellent cooperation between Lützelberger and Baricelli and emphasizes the will to assert themselves in the 2nd Bundesliga and to increase the quality in the team, especially in view of the existing challenges in relegation battle.
Overall, Lützelberger's switch to HG Saarlouis is an exciting step in his career, which could significantly shape both his and the future of the association. It remains to be seen whether he can bring about the desired turn with his experience and vision.
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