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A Hallmark Farewell: Michael Körper's unrivaled success in indoor hockey and (as my modest personal note) why failure and resilience might have been key to becoming the world's most successful indoor hockey player to date...   Having missed the opportunity to do it personally yesterday after the European Club Championships final in Vienna through coaching commitments, decency dictates to pay tribute to and reflect a bit on the remarkable career of my former teammate, Michael Körper, who bids farewell to the national team after an extraordinary journey spanning 20 years, 273 international matches, and over 300 goals. With an impressive tally of 12 medals, he stands as the most successful indoor hockey player in the world. I recall our shared moment at the 2007 World Championship in Vienna, a pivotal match against Poland where a draw would have secured a spot in the semifinals. In the dying moments, Austria earned a crucial short corner, and Michael, in a heart-wrenching twist of fate, narrowly missed the target, leading to a sixth-place finish. The disappointment was palpable, not only for the more experienced players seeing probably their last chance of a world cup medal in their careers going by, but especially for the young, aspiring Michael, the tragic figure of our Austrian team. However, this setback supposingly marked the genesis of Michael Körper's determined journey (Michi, please correct me if I am wrong!). He ventured abroad, first to Munich and then to Hamburg, honing his skills and notably perfecting his penalty corners, the very aspect that eluded him in 2007. Thus began a career unparalleled in indoor hockey, boasting two World Championships (2018, 2023), three European Championships (2010, 2018, 2022), a World Silver, a World Bronze, three European Silver, and two European Bronze medals. Michael claimed the title of Top Scorer in the German Bundesliga ten times, the European Top Scorer in 2018, and the World Top Scorer in 2023. Undoubtedly, he stands as the world's most successful indoor hockey player to date. In essence, this journey underscores that sustained success requires both failure and resilience, coupled with patience, determination, discipline, and ambition. It shows that inner focus and ego do not necessarily harm team spirit, if balanced well and being sharply aware of. Moreover, it emphasizes that leadership entails supporting the next generation to surpass the achievements of their predecessors. As we bid farewell to Michael Körper, I invite you to watch his Farewell Video, a tribute to a player who has not only shaped the narrative of Austrian hockey but has also become the most successful athlete globally in his sport. Let us extend our heartfelt appreciation and well-deserved honor to a true legend. 🏑🌟 #MichaelKörper #HallenhockeyLegend #Farewell Österreichischer Hockeyverband (ÖHV)EuroHockey International Hockey Federation (FIH)Patrick Minar clemens rarrel Sabine Blemenschütz Benjamin Stanzl

"Ich habe mich da nicht mehr so RICHTIG gefühlt." Seraina Friedli ist 6-fache Meisterin & 4-fache Cupsiegerin mit den FCZ Frauen und hat 10 Länderspiele für die Schweizer Nationalmannschaft absolviert. In diesem Gespräch spreche ich mit Seraina über Stress- und Drucksituationen sowie die mentalen Herausforderungen im Fussball, welche noch immer ein Tabuthema zu sein scheinen. Das ganze Gespräch findest du im Link in den Kommentaren.

⚡ Uğurcan Çakırs Paraden und Unterstützung für Şenol Güneş: Uğurcan Çakırs großartige Paraden und seine Unterstützung für Şenol Güneş haben großen Einfluss auf die Fußballwelt. In diesem Artikel werden wir die Leistung des jungen Torwarts und seine Beziehung zum Trainer besprechen.

beautiful memories that made me wonder: what made us such a successful team back then?   There was passion for the cause everywhere. Nevertheless, I think that back then there was a lucky coincidence between authentic leadership and technical expertise of a 26 year old coach and, in multiple ways, a talented team.   Grateful that i could experience the following, in my mind, important actions in order to build a team:   𝟭. 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲-𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: In our case it was the German championship title in 2014. We all knew that this title would bring us a big step closer to professional football. 𝟮. 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 - 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁: Getting upset about the little things we do wrong to keep the winning streak going. Before every match we formed a circle and shouted “Can’t Stop” together. This reflected the shared ambition to never give up in the pursuit of winning and becoming better. 𝟯. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: We played a very aggressive and forward-oriented style of football for which guidelines such as: winning the ball early, looking forward first when getting the ball, „Steil-Klatsch“ or defending forward existed. Everyone knew that these principles always applied. 𝟰. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: We had very different personalities in our team, some of whom came from different cultures. Nevertheless, we created an intimacy for open and direct feedback where everyone felt picked up and knew where they stood. An attempt was made to find a framework for everyone to perform. This leads to a higher willingness to take risks and perform better if you know that mistakes can be made and you can move on from there. 𝟱. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀: We had very different player profiles in the team. Some types of players who benefited greatly from their focused and disciplined work ethic and which had a talent for tackling and others who were very talented on the ball and creative. Finding the right mix of these strengths to get the best out of the team was key. #buildingteams #performanceinsports #sportsrelatedcontentforbusiness #football

⚡ Aussagen von İrfan Can Kahveci über die Nationalmannschaft und Fenerbahçe: İrfan Can Kahveci machte wichtige Aussagen über die Nationalmannschaft und Fenerbahçe. Entdecken Sie in diesem Artikel die Ziele des Spielers, seine Rolle innerhalb der Mannschaft und Kurioses über seine Fußballkarriere.

The power of information. For clubs it is very risky to transfer a fourth division player (Regionalliga) to Bundesliga. It's less risky if you can compare the player's level of play directly with the level needed for Bundesliga. That's the power of the global Goalimpact scale.

⚡ Nationalmannschaft in einem kritischen Spiel mit Island: Die Nationalmannschaft wird im entscheidenden Spiel gegen Island einen harten Kampf haben. Verpassen Sie nicht dieses wichtige Spiel auf dem Weg unserer Mannschaft zur Meisterschaft! Lesen Sie unseren Artikel für alle Details und Analysen ...

🚀 Excited to share: Our new Bundesliga Benchmarking Report 2024 🚀 After months of crunching the data, I'm thrilled to announce the release of our latest report: "Bain Bundesliga Benchmarking 2024" 🔍 This comprehensive study provides exciting insights into the operational effectiveness of the German Bundesliga clubs. Whether you're a football enthusiast, a professional in the sports industry, or simply intrigued by the intersection of business and sports, this report offers valuable insights that can't be missed. 👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gcQUSr_t #Bundesliga #FootballBusiness #SportsIndustry #Bain #Football #Consulting

⚡ Volkan Demirel unterzeichnete einen 3-Jahres-Vertrag mit Bodrum FK: Der berühmte Torhüter Volkan Demirel gab seiner Fußballkarriere eine neue Richtung, indem er einen Dreijahresvertrag bei Bodrum FK unterzeichnete. Lesen Sie unseren Artikel, um Informationen zu den Details und dem Transfervorgang zu erhalten!

💰 The UEFA Champions League's new format for 2024/25 boosts revenues to €2.44 billion, a major increase from €1.29 billion a decade ago. 📺 Where does the money come from? - Media Rights: The largest share, around 80-85%, comes from lucrative global broadcasting deals.   - Sponsorships: The remaining 15-20% is from sponsorship deals with brands like Heineken, Mastercard, and PepsiCo. 🏆 What's driving the increase?   More teams (36 vs. 32), more games, and a new league format are enhancing viewership and revenue potential, benefiting clubs and partners alike. #SportsBusiness #BroadcastingRights #Sponsorship #UEFA #ChampionsLeague