TSV Calw Basketball: A Comeback Story Worth Watching!
Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round! If you thought losing a season would end your basketball dreams, think again! The talented, tenacious, and apparently *undeterred* TSV Calw basketball team has decided that extinction is for dinosaurs, not for determined sports enthusiasts. After a pandemic that could have easily been scripted for a blockbuster disaster movie, they’re back!
Picture this: the corona pandemic swoops in like a blockbuster villain, and abruptly stops the fun! No practices, no games, just a crushing silence that even the most dramatic of sports films would struggle to capture. The TSV Calw team, which at one point was sitting pretty in second place and dreaming of promotion, faced a wipeout. But hey, in sports, it’s not about how you fall—it’s about how ridiculously dramatic your comeback can be!
Fast forward to Spring 2023. Much like a phoenix from the ashes—albeit a basketball-playing phoenix—around 25 brave souls emerged, ready to shoot their shot! Under the guidance of the ever-optimistic Kai Kluge, who clearly missed his calling as a motivational speaker, the amateur athletes are back at it with their first game already under their belt. Sure, they may have had a couple of shaky starts, but hasn’t every great team faced a few “growing pains”? Even Michael Jordan had his off days, right?
Now, let’s talk about age. Not like it’s something you’re aware of when you’re scrolling through social media, right? This roster is a colorful array of players aged 16 to over 40. It’s like a Hollywood cast featuring everyone from fresh-faced rookies to those very, very seasoned veterans—it’s practically a coming-of-age film with a basketball in tow!
And here comes the plot twist—while players hit the court, the youth training keeps going! Folks, if you’re thinking this team is on the fast track to nowhere, you need to rethink. According to the enthusiastic Waldemar Bosler, youth training is not just a checkbox; it’s the core of their *future*! They’re not just hoping to build a team; they want to construct an army of youth league champions! U12, U14, U16? Yes, please! I mean, who doesn’t love a good underdog story?
With the dynamism of Felix Walz, who’s basically the superhero of the operation, the club is all about volunteers and community spirit! Seriously, if this were a feel-good movie, you’d already be reaching for the popcorn as our heroes band together to chase down victories. Felix says it perfectly: “We are very proud of our many volunteers, without whom none of this would be possible.” And how true that is! Like a team huddle before the big game, it’s all about unity!
So if you’re new to the area or just a casual fan looking for the next great show, check out their matches. Training sessions on Mondays at 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Walter Lindner sports hall are open for everyone. And come 5:00 p.m. on **November 10th, 2024**, be there to witness the spectacle of basketball rebirth! Who knows? You might just spot the next LeBron James hobbling in as a spectator!
In conclusion, folks, TSV Calw is shaking off the dust and telling the world they’re back in the game! With perseverance, a sprinkle of enthusiasm, and perhaps a magic basketball, they aim to shoot for the stars. Or at least the next home game victory. Whether you’re a fan of the game or just in it for the snacks, make sure to keep an eye on these players—you wouldn’t want to miss their ascent!
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The TSV Calw basketball team Photo: TSV Calw
CALW, October 28, 2024 (pm) – The coronavirus pandemic severely impacted the basketball department of TSV Calw, leading to significant challenges that resulted in the team’s disbandment. The introduction of increasingly stringent measures, including the controversial 2G+ guidelines, contributed to the critical situation. The team had been in a strong position, sitting in second place on the league table, with promising prospects for promotion to higher divisions.
In a heartbreaking twist, more than a year of inactivity ensued, as the team could not train due to a significant shortage of players. However, in a remarkable turnaround, dedicated club officials undertook an active recruitment campaign that resulted in the revival of interest, and around 25 new players were onboarded. This revitalization culminated in the first training session held in the spring of 2023, marking a new beginning for the club. Now, with a second training session also established, the team has regained its competitive spirit. After a year of dedicated preparation, the newly formed team registered for competition again, kicking off their season with their first game in early September. The current squad is characterized by its diversity, featuring ages ranging from 16 to over 40 and experience levels from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned veterans. What the team needs now is perseverance and time to develop synergy as a cohesive unit. Kai Kluge, the deputy head of the basketball department at TSV Calw, remains optimistic. “The team atmosphere is really very harmonious and the team has great potential, especially because of the many younger players.” After starting the season on a tough note with a series of losses, the team recently celebrated its first victory during a home match against TV Rottenburg.
Despite the hurdles faced over the past few years, youth training programs have continued unabated. “Youth is the key to the future of our department,” emphatically asserts Waldemar Bosler, one of the dedicated trio of youth basketball coaches at TSV Calw. Although the club currently lacks sufficient numbers to field an independent youth team, there is a palpable sense of optimism that this situation will soon change. “We are actively seeking players across all age groups, including U12, U14, and U16,” Bosler explains enthusiastically. “The U14 group is already very well staffed, both in terms of numbers and competitive performance. We anticipate that we will be able to register a youth team in the near future.”
The reconstruction of the club has been significantly bolstered by the efforts of Felix Walz, who operates as a full-time employee. This initiative has proven beneficial not only to the basketball department but also to other areas within the association. Emphasizing the club’s reliance on community spirit, Walz elaborates, “we are very proud of our many volunteers, without whom none of this would be possible.” With an eye on the future, Walz adds, “we want to attract even more young people who are passionate about basketball to establish strong teams across all youth categories.”
The training sessions take place consistently on Mondays at 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Walter Lindner sports hall in Calw (excluding holidays). It’s certainly worth coming by to see the action unfold.
What’s next for the club? Their immediate goals are to secure more victories and continue building a robust youth department. TSV Calw remains committed to its vision. Fans can catch the TSV Calw basketball players live at their next home game on November 10th, 2024, at 5 p.m. in the Badstraße hall.
