Manuel Rösler leaves the Wat Simmering: a farewell to melancholy

Manuel Rösler leaves the Wat Simmering: a farewell to melancholy

After many years of intensive work and commitment to Wat Simmering, Manuel Rösler, the chief coach of the Badminton Association, will lead his last game against BSC Wolfurt on Sunday, December 22nd. In the past eight years, Rösler has contributed significantly to the development of the association, the number of members has increased to almost 300. However, his decision to withdraw was anything but easy and is the result of a wide range of considerations.

The German -born German, who has lived in Austria for 25 years, explained that for financial reasons he had to consider retreat from his coaching position. A large client who was essential for his independence has broken away. This led to the difficult decision to switch back to an employee relationship, but not in Austria. The financial framework for his independence could not be held by the association.

challenges and support

Rösler will continue to support the association as an external consultant to support important areas such as coordination and sponsorship. "It was my wish to maintain this connection," said Rösler. Despite his withdrawal, he sees the Wat Simmering as a project that is close to his heart.

The positive development of the association and the growth of members show that his commitment was fruitful. He emphasizes: "If I let go of everything, I think it would collapse like a house of cards." The association now has the challenge of finding a successor. Rösler is convinced that solutions can be developed internally without adjusting external trainers.

The future training management is taken over by the repeated state masters Katharina Hochmeir, Philipp Drexler and Vilson Vattanirappel. In addition, a new player from Germany is brought to support the youth area. However, there will be no fixed succession as a chief coach.

While Rösler will focus on a new professional challenge in the marketing department of a Japanese sporting goods manufacturer, he also looks back at the emotional highlights of his time at Wat Simmering.

The promotion to the 1st Bundesliga was one of the greatest sporting success, an achievement that many would not have thought possible. The progress and success of players such as Pascal Cheng, who won a bronze medal at the Olympic Youth Games, awaken pride and confidence for the future of the association.

Although the high financial burdens remain and sponsors have to be sought, Rösler remains optimistic about the possibilities for the association. "A championship title in the 1st Bundesliga could be theoretically possible, but is very challenging with the current resources," concludes Rösler.

The members and supporters of the Wat Simmering look at this step with mixed feelings, since Rösler was a central figure in the club development, but everyone hopes for a positive continuation of his work for the club after his resignation.

Details on his other projects and the career of the association are examined more precisely in future articles, so the Wat Simmering has an important era under Rösler and is now at the beginning of a new chapter.