After carving pumpkins, the creativity kept flowing – our boys teamed up with the educators to craft some spooky candle lights. 👻✨ Now, little Halloween faces are glowing all around the boarding school, creating the perfect mix of coziness and chills.
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Ghostly Lights at the DFI! 🎃
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Halloween Preparations at the DFI! 👻
Last weekend was all about carving, laughing, and getting creative – our boys teamed up with the educators to design some amazing pumpkins for Halloween. Teamwork with a twist – full of fun, imagination, and autumn vibes!
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Successful weekend for the U13
It was an incredibly strong weekend for our U13 BOL team! On Saturday, the boys secured their ticket to the Cordial Cup 2026 in Tyrol after a tough qualification tournament against strong competition – one of the most prestigious youth football tournaments in Europe! At the tournament in Kitzbühel, they’ll face top academy teams such as Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Red Bull …
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Having fun on the field
Our U11 team, led by coach Paul Werner, was full of energy out on the pitch – with plenty of movement, great team spirit, and even more good vibes!Because those who train with joy are the ones who learn the fastest.
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Early start. Full Focus.
During the morning individual training sessions, our boys work in small groups, focusing specifically on technique, ball control, and the fine details that make the difference. High intensity, full concentration, and plenty of passion – that’s how you start the day right!
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Start of the 2026 school year
To kick off the new school year, we celebrated a small but wonderful gathering together with our boarding students! After a short welcome speech by Andreas Herbst, the evening continued in a relaxed atmosphere – with delicious food prepared by our kitchen team, refreshing drinks, and sweet pastries lovingly made by our educators. 🍰🥤 The celebration …
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Great team event at Lake Chiemsee
Our U17 and U15 squads spent an exciting weekend together with Parker Outdoor. The program included a high ropes course, a daring leap from an eight-meter pole, and an adventure run with challenging team tasks. The event clearly showed how important communication, team spirit, and mutual trust are – both on and off the pitch . To round things off, part of …
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U13/U12 in Partschins/Südtirol – four days full of team spirit and football
From Thursday to Sunday, our U13 and U12 teams were at a training camp in beautiful Partschins (South Tyrol). With 45 children and four coaches, the group was well-staffed – and the program had a lot to offer. We stayed with Thomas at the Pension Lahn – top-notch accommodations with top-notch food! We were particularly …
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With Tabbish Mir in the new season
Tabbish was one of the first Indian coaches at DFI and has been part of our family for many years. His development is impressive – today he is on the sidelines as head coach of our U17 BOL. We’re looking forward to a strong season with a great coach!
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Michael Schlicher takes over as head coach
Last season, Michael Schlicher, along with Alexi Maroulas, led our U14 team to the championship in their league. He will now take over as head coach for the new season. Michael has been part of the DFI coaching team for three years, and as a sports scientist, he brings not only expertise but also a …
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Josip Jurcevic takes over the U12 team
A warm-hearted northerner with a wealth of football experience! Josip Jurcevic looks back on a playing career with VfB Oldenburg and Werder Bremen, among others, and has been bringing this wealth of experience to the DFI as a coach for many years. Josip stands for good humor, good humor, and clear values. He has lived …
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Successful coaching team for the U11
After a very successful season with our youngest players, born in 2015, Paul Werner and Manu Dräger, are moving up with them in the U11. “When the boys and the coaches are overjoyed that they can spend another year together, you know things are going well. Anyone who wants to get a sense of our …
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The boys from Ujuzi Academy and Nova Pioneer are having a great time with us here at the DFI – on and off the pitch
We are proud to host a group of talented young players from Ujuzi Academy and Nova Pioneer Tatu Primary & International School (both from Kenya) here at the Deutsches Fußball Internat. For 8 days, the boys are experiencing intensive training sessions with our UEFA A-licensed coaches, learning new skills, developing their game, and living the …
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Nico Altmann – our man for the U13 II
Nico Altmann is tackling the challenge of coaching our U13 II team this coming season with great passion and dedication. For the boys at this crucial developmental stage, Nico is a coach who not only focuses on football skills but also has a personal connection, supporting the players every step of the way. We look …
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Hans Haslreiter takes over the U16
A man from the very beginning! Hans Haslreiter has been at the DFI for over 14 years, making him the longest-serving coach. Hailing from the region, he embodies the values and philosophy of the boarding school like no other. During this time, Hans has guided, supported, and shaped generations of players. With his experience, his …
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Marco Plank is the new head coach of the U19 II
Marco Plank has been an integral part of our coaching team for many years. Originally from Johannesburg, he has mentored and supported numerous talented players during his time at the DFI. For a time, Marco oversaw the talent project – now, starting next season, he will be the head coach of the U19 II team. …
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Dominik Stroh-Engel stays head coach for U17 II
After a dominant season with our second U17 team in the state league, it’s clear: Dominik Stroh-Engel will continue to hold the reins next season. The former Bundesliga professional began his first coaching position with the “Sechzgern” in the 2024/25 season – and after just a few weeks, he was an integral part of the …
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Nalu moves to the Thai League!
After his time with TSV 1860 Rosenheim in the U17 Bayernliga and several trials with German U19 Bundesliga teams – including Viktoria Köln – Nalu faced the question: winter break in Germany or a new path? The answer was bold: a two-year contract with Thai first division club Sukhothai FC! After successful training sessions and …
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David Balogh – an experienced man for the small-field
With David Balogh, a long-time trainer takes over the leading role in the small-field area. The B+ license holder most recently worked in the U19 BOL and U15 Bayernliga – now he is drawn back to the roots of football training. “With David, we have not only gained a proven football expert for our small-field, …
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Five boys, five paths – connected by a shared time at the DFI
As the summer approaches, we say goodbye to: 🔹 David, who has been part of the DFI since 2022, transferred to FC Bayern via our U13/U14 teams, and is now taking the next step to the Bayern Campus. 🔹 Hüseyin, who came to us from Lohne, played in the U16 KL, and successfully completed his …
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