Rituals and setbacks: Bennet Wiegert on the way to defending the title
Rituals and setbacks: Bennet Wiegert on the way to defending the title
Bennet Wiegert, coach of SC Magdeburg, enjoys nature and calm with his dog Henry during his daily walks. This four -kilometer route leads through the forest is an essential routine for him. "I feel totally comfortable in routines and I have the feeling that what I have to do with the daily things is slowing down," he explains. During these gas sizes he finds time to sort his thoughts and reflect on the challenges of handball.
estimates loneliness on this path and sees it as a way to escape the stress of the handball business. Here he has the opportunity to let his thoughts wander about the passionate handball culture in Magdeburg and find inspiration for his work.
former superstition and new adventure stories
The 42-year-old is a man of rituals and continued a certain superstition last season: his beard grew on record length while the team was successful. "Anyone who shaved is losing", according to the wisdom that made it not to care for his face as long as the SC Magdeburg won. Now he has left this "mega-beard" behind, but remains determined to continue to win victories. The ambition that is in him leaves no doubt that he does his best to lead the team to the next success.
The thoughts of the trainer are often in the challenges of the team. In addition to the everyday processes, the topic of the injuries of its players is currently particularly pressing. Above all, those who have returned from the last Olympics have to struggle with injury problems-a state called "after-Olympic depression". These failures are a significant burden for the team because some players will be canceled for months.
handling of doping allegations and the new season
Another critical topic that Wiegert deals with is the allegations of doping against goalkeeper Portner. Despite the violent headlines, the handball Bundesliga has already acquitted the player. Wiegert sees the matter as ticked off: "Please do not describe me naive, but I have to find a degree. For me, he is a full member of this team." With this clear attitude he tries to stick together and concentrate on the upcoming games.
As a reigning German champion, the SC Magdeburg team has a new responsibility: the role of the hunted. Wiegert has already dealt with it and accepts the pressure to succeed as part of his job. "I want to come to such situations exactly and always be at the forefront," he admits. This determination is shown in his approach to the new season, while he is preparing to meet the challenge and motivate the team for the next games.