SK Rapid :: David Lechner, the new sports coach

In addition to team planning for next season, important personnel can now also be identified art Device To clarify: David Lechner He gets a permanent contract with the new season and takes over Sports coach agenda.

The 28-year-old from Burgenland served as a rehabilitation coach for SK Rapid's first team from 2017 to 2021. In the 2019/20 season, the former Green and White youngster completed a one-year master's degree at the University of Liverpool in 'Strength and Conditioning', which he successfully completed Excellent and also managed to gain valuable experience at Everton FC during his internship period. In the summer of 2021, David Lechner returned to the field as sports and rehabilitation coach, where he was responsible for the fitness of the SV Sandhausen players over the next two years. For the 2023/24 season, he then moved to FC Hansa Rostock on the north coast of Germany in the same position. Now follow this Return to the old workplace.

General Manager Sport Marcos cat: “Not only was David our candidate, he was also the favorite of coach Robert Claus. Despite his young age, he has already gained a lot of experience as a sports and rehabilitation coach. Not only does he embody this role, he lives it. His training style and approach matches our expectations and ideas 100%. During his first four years at SK Rapid, David left a lasting impression on all the officials. We are all happier that we were able to get him back. In addition to his professional skills, he also complements the coaching staff perfectly due to his personality and positive charisma.”