UFC Rohrbach-Berg: Relegation as a footballer, promotion as a coach

The Higher Austrian soccer league can sit up for two previous acquaintances within the coming season: After SV Gmunden within the Landesliga West, UFC Rohrbach-Berg within the East additionally secured its return to the very best league within the state.

Because of a 3-0 win at Admira Linz, the Mühlviertlers managed to return after 15 years. Successful that makes championship coach Christian Eisschiel notably proud: “We selected the toughest 12 months to change into champions,” stated the 37-year-old, referring to the sturdy competitors from Donau Linz and the 1b group from Oedt. “We have been there up to now, however this 12 months we pulled it off. We’re a close-knit bunch, and the collective effort made the distinction.”

Eisschiel has been engaged on this for years: after the top of his profession in 2013, he instantly entered the teaching enterprise, turning into assistant coach to the then head coach Franz Hofer, who at the moment holds the place of sports activities director. Since 2017, Eisschiel has been on the forefront of the Rohrbach teaching zone. “For years I’ve had a core of eight to 10 gamers. Yr after 12 months we have now tried to constantly increase the group.”

Relegated as a participant

The return to the Higher Austrian League additionally marks a full circle for the Rohrbach coach: in 2006, he was promoted to the very best league within the state as a participant with the Mühlviertlers, however in 2009 he had to return to the regional league. 15 years later, he led his membership again to the Higher Austrian League, the place they wish to annoy the massive groups once more: “We are going to solely strengthen the championship group in particular areas.”