Our

Story

Jacqueline

&

Patrick

Patrick (Young Coach): I have always been crazy for football but I had never been able to participate in a club because people had advised against it for various reasons. Four years ago, I got to know the disability football team of Werder Bremen and I have been a part of it ever since.

Jacqueline (Tandem Partner): I did my school internship with the CSR Management department of Werder Bremen and came to know and love the disability team. Since then, I voluntarily support the coaching staff every Thursday.

Patrick: I wanted to stay in the team but at some point I was getting too old to be a player. So I was asked if I wanted to take part in the education programme. That was the perfect solution for me because I can stay a part of the team – simply as a coach now and not as a player.

Jacqueline: What I liked most? Well, in fact I liked all of it, the whole week was a highlight for me.

Patrick: I found it awesome that people from all over Europe came to the education and to the camp. It was very interesting to hear that other countries have been offering football for people with disabilities much longer, and to see what they do differently.

Jacqueline: I run the “younger group” every Thursday with around 15 kids. It’s always nice to see them smile when they have fun in the practice sessions.

Patrick: I run the “older group” every week together with two other coaches. I will keep doing this for sure and will keep being involved as a football coach.

Jacqueline: The Young Coach Education is a great opportunity for everyone, who wants to get involved in disability football.

Patrick: I will definitely recommend this education because people with a physical or a learning disability can be coaches as well!