Sören Ahlers: New goalkeeper coach of the U23 at FC St. Pauli!

Sören Ahlers: New goalkeeper coach of the U23 at FC St. Pauli!

St Pauli, Deutschland - FC St. Pauli recently hired Sören Ahlers as the new goalkeeper coach for the U23 team. The association announced this today. Ahlers, who was previously active for the license team, is looking forward to passing on his experiences in the youth area. "I am proud to stay part of FC St. Pauli and share my knowledge with the young goalkeepers," said Ahlers about the plans for his new role. This further development is not only important for him personally, but also for the association, which attaches great importance to the promotion of young talents. According to [fcstpauli.com] (https://www.fcstpauli.com/news/soren-slahlers-wartrainer-u23-des-fc-st-pauli-2526/

Ahlers came to Hamburg from the second team of FC Schalke 04 in August 2021 and has had the opportunity to learn from different trainers in the past four years. This time and his missions for the U23 in the regional league, in which he played a total of 21 games and remained three times without a goal, prepared him well for his new task. Carsten Rothenbach, sporting director of the U23, described Ahlers as an "ideal cast" for the position of the goalkeeper coach. He particularly emphasizes the combination of his benefit experience and the knowledge of the U23.

a new challenge

The decision to become a goalkeeper coach is not the first to make Ahlers in his career. After a knee surgery in July 2024, which employed him for several months and prevented his return to the license team, he faced new challenges. During rehabilitation and advanced training, he was ready to continue to contribute to the team. The move to the U23 also makes a way to get involved in the club in a different way.

The U23 of FC St. Pauli is not only seen as an important platform for the development of young players, but also as a central element in the philosophy of the association to promote talents. Sascha Burchert, goalkeeper coordinator, emphasizes the importance of this team and the responsibility that Ahlers bears in his new role to offer the next generations of players a good foundation.

The art of talent promotion

The development of young talents is a complex process in which many factors play a role. As described in a contribution by [die-sportpsychologists.de] (https://www.die-sportpsychologists.de/2019/07/dr-rene-paasch-talentpfukt-im- afterwomen/), physical, psychological and social circumstances significantly influence the performance of young players. With his experience, Ahlers not only brings technical know-how, but also the importance of a positive trainer player relationship that is crucial for the development of young athletes.

As a former player, Ahlers also has the perspective of an athlete and knows the challenges that young professionals have to face. This will help him develop a good feeling for the needs of his protégés as a coach. The combination of performance and personality will be crucial for whether players can rise into professional football.

In young football, trainer skills are of great importance. The responsibility that Ahlers now bears will be able to positively influence not only the sporting but also the social environment of its protégés. With him at the head of goalkeeper training, FC St. Pauli hopes to create a solid basis for future players who can also play a good role in professional football. The entire team is looking forward to the cooperation and the new opportunities that this exciting phase brings.