While looking for an ideal fitness studio near the Dortmund hotel where the nationwide group was remaining, the German Handball Federation came across the Fitnessförderwerk of University Sports online. “Marvin Verwiebe, the organisational supervisor for the males’s national groups, called me and asked whether the team might train with us, which we were of course delighted to make possible,” reports Christoph Edeler, Head of University Sports at TU Dortmund University, about the unexpected call.
On three early mornings, the team led by national coach Alfred Gislason utilized the Fitnessförderwerk for athletic, strength and practical training. “Our exceptional devices and the many makers and training locations immediately persuaded the Handball Federation. In addition, there is lots of space for such a big training group,” discusses Edeler.
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For some players, the environment is not totally unknown: they know school life from personal experience, as they are pursuing university studies alongside their athletic professions– albeit at other institutions. Utilizing university sports facilities, however, is something they rarely manage to fit into their daily regimens. In between extensive training sessions, matches and lectures, there is usually little time left.