Markus
Pflanz

Markus Pflanz

UEFA Pro Licence
Coach

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    About me

    Markus Pflanz

    My name is Markus Pflanz, and I am a UEFA Pro Licence coach with many years of experience in professional football and talent development. My career has taken me from the Bundesliga academy of 1. FSV Mainz 05 to KV Oostende and Sint Truiden in Belgium, and now to my position as head coach in the regional league at VfR Aalen. Thanks to my varied career – from youth and individual training to professional sport – I have developed an unusual perspective on the game.

    Berufs-
      erfahrung

    Career

    VfR AALEN 1921 e.V.

    From January 2024 to April 2024, I worked as head coach in the Regionalliga Süd (Germany's fourth division). In this role, I planned and managed the entire training week, including the athletic component. A major focus was on video analysis, which included individual, group and team analyses. In addition, I was responsible for planning and conducting training sessions, analysing opponents and individual training. I also developed new rondos, game and passing patterns, and set pieces, and took on the comprehensive preparation and follow-up of all training sessions.

    SINT TRUIDEN VV

    From July 2022 to June 2023, I worked as an assistant coach under head coach Bernd Hollerbach in the Jupiler Pro League. During this time, I also took charge of two matches as head coach. My responsibilities included planning and conducting training sessions, detailed opponent analysis, and responsibility for individual training and set pieces. In addition, I developed new rondos as well as game and passing drills that were integrated into daily training.

    KV OSTENDE

    From July 2020 to June 2022, I worked in the Jupiler Pro League as an assistant coach under head coaches Alexander Blessin and Yves Vanderhaege. During this time, I also managed five games as head coach. My responsibilities included planning and implementing training sessions, analysing opponents and overseeing individual training. In addition, I developed new rondos, game and passing drills, and set pieces. This was complemented by comprehensive preparation and follow-up for all training sessions.

    1.FSV Mainz 05

    From June 2012 to June 2020, I worked at the academy of 1. FSV Mainz 05. My main focus there was on promoting talent. My responsibilities included planning and conducting training sessions at the club's own football school and scouting young players for the academy.

    DFV/The Football Publishing House

    The German Football Publishing House 06/2011 – 06/2020. Consulting on the content of our speaker support as an external service provider at the annual International Trainer Congress (ITK) of the German Football Coaches Association (BDFL), the professional association of German professional football coaches. Content control during the production of the video and brochure Content management in the creation of video and brochure documentation for the ITK. Content consulting in the creation of proprietary media for football coaches and fee-based contracts, e.g. for the German Football Association (curricula for coaching licences). Transfer of your practical knowledge into training content and media for coach training.

    Leiter des DFB Stützpunktes

    From July 2009 to June 2020, I was head of the DFB base. There, I was responsible for scouting and promoting young talent at the DFB bases and managed the preparation, planning and implementation of training sessions. One focus was on the individual development of players and supporting them in their transition to the Fulda regional team. In close cooperation with the selection coaches, I also supervised their entry into the Hesse regional team. In addition, I was involved in coach training at the DFB bases and was responsible for implementing the relevant training content.

    Training

    Whether in individual training or small groups, my focus is on challenging and encouraging players in a targeted manner. With practical, intensive training sessions that combine technique, tactics and athletics, I offer tailor-made solutions for different performance levels. Modern game and opponent analyses are incorporated into my work, as are innovative training methods, including specially developed rondos, game forms and standard situations.

    Offer

    I currently offer various formats aimed at both players and coaches. These include coach training courses with practical content for licence applicants and active coaches, individual and small group training for players who want to improve their technique, tactics and athleticism in a targeted manner, as well as workshops on specific topics in modern football. In addition, I am available for individual coaching support – from analysing your own training sessions to personal development as a coach.

    Publications

    In addition to my practical work as a coach, I have also regularly shared my expertise in written form. As an author of articles in various trade journals, I have published practical articles on topics such as training methodology, talent development and modern game analysis. These publications are aimed at coaches in both youth and professional football and combine my practical experience with sound training theory.

    Interview: Pressing beginnt mit dem ersten Sprint

    Markus Pflanz hat sich als Trainer über viele Jahre ein breites Fachwissen erarbeitet – vom DFB-Stützpunkt über internationale Erfahrungen bis hin zum Profifußball. In seinem neuen Buch rückt er dabei einen Trainingsschwerpunkt in den Mittelpunkt, der bisher oft vernachlässigt wurde: das defensive Rondo. Im Gespräch erklärt Pflanz, warum er diesen Ansatz gewählt hat, welche Basics im Pressing aus seiner Sicht unverzichtbar sind und welche Lehren er aus seiner Zusammenarbeit mit Spielern und Trainern auf höchstem Niveau gezogen hat.

    Rondos aus defensiver Sicht (eBook)

    Das Buch von Markus Pflanz zeigt, wie das defensive Rondo gezielt genutzt werden kann, um Pressing, Gegenpressing und kollektive Defensivprinzipien effektiv zu trainieren. Im Mittelpunkt stehen dabei Antizipation, Sprintverhalten, Deckungsschatten und Umschalten, um Teams defensiv stärker und spielentscheidend handlungsfähig zu machen.

    De Voetbal Trainer - Issue 291

    Issue 291 of The Football Trainer features an interview with the coaching team at Cambuur Leeuwarden, led by Henk de Jong. Readers gain insights into their day-to-day work and learn how De Jong shapes the atmosphere at the club.

    Football training 6+7/2025

    Germany's most successful trade journal for football coaches is also available as a digital edition and can be read directly in your own account. The main topic of issue FT 6+7/2025 is: ‘In top shape for the new season – game and training formats for the preparation period’.

    Trained players

    During my time in Belgium and Germany, I had the opportunity to work with numerous young players who are now an integral part of professional football. Particularly in my role as assistant and head coach in the Jupiler Pro League, I was able to nurture talent that is now active in major European leagues.

    Previous clubs

    As a guest on podcasts

    In addition to my work on the pitch and as a speaker, I have also had the opportunity to share my experiences in various podcasts. In exciting conversations about football, training and my coaching career, I provide insights into my philosophy and my career path. A selection of podcast episodes in which I have participated can be found here:

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    Contact

    Phone

    T: +49 160 90292018

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    @markus_pflanz

    Mail

    Info@markuspflanz.de