While looking for a suitable physical fitness studio near the Dortmund hotel where the nationwide group was staying, the German Handball Federation came across the Fitnessförderwerk of University Sports online. “Marvin Verwiebe, the organisational supervisor for the men’s nationwide groups, called me and asked whether the group could 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 unforeseen call.
On three early mornings, the team led by national coach Alfred Gislason used the Fitnessförderwerk for athletic, strength and functional training. “Our exceptional devices and the numerous makers and training areas immediately persuaded the Handball Federation. In addition, there is a lot of space for such a large training group,” explains Edeler.
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For some players, the environment is not completely unfamiliar: they know school life from personal experience, as they are pursuing university research studies alongside their athletic careers– albeit at other organizations. Utilizing university sports centers, nevertheless, is something they hardly ever manage to suit their daily routines. Between extensive training sessions, matches and lectures, there is normally little time left.