Interview
10.01.23
Tim Walter: "Hamburg is a unit again".
The HSV coach talks about his contract extension, his coaching team, he fans in Hamburg and the nexz steps in his development.
Shortly before the departure for the winter training camp in Sotogrande (11-20.01.23), HSV extended the contracts with head coach Tim Walter (47) and his entire coaching team ahead of schedule by another year until the summer of 2024, thus laying important cornerstones for the way ahead before the start of the second half of the season. The coach expressed his satisfaction in an interview.
Tim Walter on ...
... his contract extension: "I am pleased that the club wants to continue on the path it has taken with me. On the one hand, it's a big task, but on the other hand, it's a great honour to work for the club because it has a brutal impact and I enjoy working here every day.
... his coaching team, who have also extended their contracts: "Without my coaching team, everything wouldn't be possible the way it is at the moment. They take so much off my shoulders. Not to be neglected are the entire rehab team with the doctors and the physios, the athletics trainers, the team management and the kit attendants. We are simply one unit. Everyone gives me the feeling every day that we can achieve something together. The effort involved is so great that no one can do it alone. As a coach, I may be in the foreground, but everyone else behind me is just as good.
... the connection with the environment: Our fans and the people in Hamburg go along with us. That is an indication that it is very positive. I think we play enthusiastic football. We leave our heart on the pitch. That is rewarded and many people enjoy that. And we enjoy the fact that we bring everyone along. That's also how I lead my team: It only works together. At the moment, Hamburg is a unit again.
... the way ahead: Despite all the dejection from the situation at the end of last season, we have developed our own strength. In life, everything is good for something. We are trying to let this strength develop and grow in the team. This makes us display a certain sovereignty that makes many opponents respect us. We have already achieved a lot through this. We want to continue on this path. In addition, we want to develop further as footballers and become more mature and confident in our charisma. We are on a very good path. If we continue on this path, we will reach our goal.