Sunday afternoon on the grounds of the Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Sports Park. The sun is beating down relentlessly on the grounds in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg on June 22, 2025, as if to prove that yesterday's calendar date for the beginning of summer was not just the symbolic start of the hot season. The publicly accessible sports areas, which are usually more than well frequented on weekend days, are rather sparsely filled today - quite unlike the outdoor pools and bathing lakes in the city and the surrounding area.
These are perhaps not exactly the weather conditions you would wish for on the final day of a coaching course. The participants of the DFB basic coaching course "Doppelpass" have already completed almost seven hours of theory blocks and crisp practical sessions on the pitch of the small stadium this Sunday. When you look at the 21 faces that are about to successfully complete the inclusive training format by receiving their certificates, you see less exhaustion and more pride, gratitude and joy.