“Still so much fire and joy.”
Alfred Kaminski on returning to the touchline and the joy of coaching.
Read the interview Translated excerpt · Photograph: Charlie Rolff / TorgranateALFRED KAMINSKI · FROM THE GAME
Press & conversations.
Alfred on his work. Players on their coach. And the press on his career.
THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT COACHING
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Selected contributions that explore a specific question from several perspectives.
How does he lead a team?
Encouragement, shared responsibility and the day-to-day work.
Explore this pathHow does he develop players?
From recognising potential to the next step in senior football.
Explore this pathHow does he make match decisions?
Selection, preparation and reflection during one interim spell.
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After the match.
Before the next challenge.
5:08Watch on YouTube After the away win in Kassel
The official press conference following Kickers Offenbach’s 1–0 away win at Hessen Kassel. The recording is linked from the host club’s match report.
Context & sourceTHE PRESS DOSSIER
From the original.
Newspaper clippings on working with players, spotting talent and football expertise.
Original clipping Thomas Schaaf on football expertise.
Academy structures, scouting and squad planning, with an assessment by Thomas Schaaf.
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Original clipping The coach who spotted Wollscheid.
A profile of Kaminski’s early scouting and support of Philipp Wollscheid.
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Original clipping Players on their coach.
Sahr Senesie, Thomas Richter and Jean-Claude Mpassy discuss their coach’s day-to-day work.
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The complete archive.
On development and pathways in Oldenburg
VfB OldenburgA new role at VfB Oldenburg
VfB introduces Kaminski as the full-time head of its youth development centre. Sporting board member Andreas Boll highlights his experience; Kaminski outlines an approach based on conversations, assessment and joint structural development.
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OFC recognises five years of work together
Kickers OffenbachThe season finale in print
GNZ reports on the 1–0 win in Trier and seventh place at the end of the season. The original newspaper page survives in FC Bayern Alzenau’s press review: PDF page 12, printed page 15.
Read the articleKickers OffenbachA final-day win in Trier
The report on the 1–0 win at Eintracht Trier describes a dominant performance and a positive finish. Players, coach and sporting management reflect on the match while acknowledging a disappointing season overall.
Read the articleKickers OffenbachAhead of the final match
The preview looks at Kaminski’s second interim spell and changes at OFC. It discusses a difficult season and the aim of ending it well. Original: PDF page 9, printed page 11.
Read the articleKickers Offenbach4 of 4Understanding the conditions
In the January 2023 interview, Kaminski discusses playing time, reserve teams and cooperation at the transition to senior football.
Helping young players reach senior football
In an interview with Christian Düncher, Kaminski discusses youth development in Germany: playing time in senior football, reserve teams, cooperation between organisations and possible changes to competitions.
Read the articleKickers OffenbachA conversation about football, leadership and the next challenge
Kickers OffenbachAlfred Kaminski in conversation
Kickers OffenbachA portrait from Offenbach
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A pitch-side interview
Kickers OffenbachBetween first-team football and structural development
The newspaper connects Kaminski’s interim spell with the academy’s development. It reports on discussions about a broader role and funding for a new sports and office building.
Read the articleKickers Offenbach3 of 4Enabling a next step
In 2022, Vincent Moreno Giesel describes the importance of trust and playing opportunities on his route into the first team.
“He knows me and knows what I can do”
Vincent Moreno GieselVincent Moreno Giesel: trusted to take the next step
Kickers Offenbach1 of 3Personal encouragement
Philipp Hosiner describes Kaminski’s support during a difficult period. The report also covers his subsequent progress under Ersan Parlatan.
“Alfred Kaminski always encouraged me and gave me small nudges”
Philipp HosinerPhilipp Hosiner on encouragement and fresh impetus
Kickers OffenbachSeven points before the handover
Osthessen News reports on the handover to Ersan Parlatan and records seven points from Kaminski’s three matches in interim charge.
Read the articleKickers Offenbach4 of 4Putting the spell in context
The report on the handover to Ersan Parlatan reviews those three autumn 2022 league games and their seven-point return.
The handover after three unbeaten matches
Kickers Offenbach2 of 3Responsibility within the team
After the Walldorf match, the focus turns to communication and shared responsibility. Managing director Matthias Georg gives his perspective on the team’s leadership.
Giving players responsibility
After the 3–0 win over Walldorf, the focus turns to Kaminski’s leadership. Managing director Matthias Georg describes greater communication and responsibility within the team; the report also examines the impact of the substitutions.
Read the articleKickers OffenbachPatience and stability against Walldorf
The report on the 3–0 win describes patience, defensive stability and decisive second-half moments. It was the third unbeaten match of Kaminski’s interim spell.
Read the articleKickers Offenbach2 of 4Preparing the next match
The Walldorf preview covers training priorities, competition in attack and an injured player’s return.
Before Walldorf: competition for places
The preview covers training priorities, competition in attack and a gradual return for an injured player, offering insight into Kaminski’s match preparation and selection.
Read the articleKickers Offenbach3 of 4The original post-match coverage
The Kickers TV & OFC-Fanradio recording documents interviews and the press conference after the 3–0 win over Walldorf.
14:23Watch on YouTube After the 3–0 win over Walldorf
Kickers OffenbachContext & source
16:09Watch on YouTube Before the home match against Walldorf
Kickers OffenbachContext & sourceA goalkeeper regains his confidence
David Richter discusses competition, self-doubt and emotions. The report describes a more relaxed atmosphere under interim coach Kaminski and the importance of cooperation within the goalkeeping group.
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13:58Watch on YouTube After the Barockstadt match
Kickers OffenbachContext & source
12:56Watch on YouTube Before the home match against Fulda
Kickers OffenbachContext & sourceTrust in three new starters
Jörg Moll examines the roles of Vincent Moreno Giesel, Julian Albrecht and Maik Vetter in the Kassel win, linking the selection changes to improved defensive balance.
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Original clipping Kaminski claims the first away win
Kickers Offenbach1 of 4Changing the line-up
The report on the 1–0 win in Kassel examines the revised line-up, defensive stability and the half-time team talk in this opening match.
A winning start in Kassel
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13:02Watch on YouTube After the away win in Kassel
Kickers OffenbachContext & source- 5:08Watch on YouTube
After the away win in Kassel
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19:35Watch on YouTube Before the match in Kassel
Kickers OffenbachContext & sourceAn interim assignment at Bieberer Berg
The report records Kaminski taking interim charge of the first team and leading training on the day of his appointment.
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Original clipping “I do not want to compare myself with Schmidt”
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Original clipping OFC held by Fulda-Lehnerz
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Before the Walldorf match
Kickers Offenbach“the outstanding work of Alfred Kaminski and his team”
Peter RothCategory II confirmed for a second year
Kickers OffenbachYouth development in an interrupted season
After the pandemic interrupted the season, Kaminski assesses the OFC U19s. The article covers continued training, friendlies and players’ next steps, including Vincent Moreno’s move towards the first team.
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An academy takes a significant step forward
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15:35Watch on YouTube A conversation about the development centre
Kickers OffenbachContext & source
A coaching profile shaped by different roles
Fulda / Barockstadt
Why Fulda chose experience and player development
Fulda / Barockstadt
Original clipping Recognising the team’s progress
Stuttgarter KickersThe approach ahead of a new season
Joachim Klumpp examines the Stuttgarter Kickers’ restart with an almost entirely new squad. The article discusses Kaminski’s attacking approach, his previous work with the U23s and the challenges surrounding the season.
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Original clipping Kickers beat Ingolstadt
Stuttgarter Kickers“a meticulous, hard worker with great football expertise”
Michael ZeyerFrom the U23s to first-team head coach
Stuttgarter Kickers2 of 4Working with the group
The club’s review of the 2015/16 U23 season connects four players joining the first-team squad with captain Umberto Tedesco’s account of detailed daily work.
A season of development in Stuttgart
Stuttgarter Kickers
Original clipping A strong year for the academy
Stuttgarter Kickers- Original clipping
Kickers U23 season review
Stuttgarter Kickers 
Original clipping Developing the Offenbach academy
Kickers Offenbach- Original clipping
Kaminski calls for stronger football structures
Werder Bremen 1 of 4Recognising potential
The 2011 profile looks back at Kaminski’s early scouting and support of Philipp Wollscheid.
Original clipping The coach who spotted Wollscheid
1. FC Saarbrücken3 of 3An earlier player perspective
The original 2010 clipping features Sahr Senesie, Thomas Richter and Jean-Claude Mpassy discussing their coach’s day-to-day work at Homburg.
Original clipping Homburg players praise Kaminski
FC 08 Homburg“Meticulous, highly motivated, and never puts himself in the spotlight”
Sahr SenesieA voice from the former website archive
FC 08 Homburg
Original clipping FCS II develops young talent
1. FC Saarbrücken
Graduating as a DFB football coach
DFB / QualificationKassel and Offenbach in comparison
A report on the Kassel–Offenbach encounter listed in the supplied source document.
Read the articleKickers OffenbachPositives ahead of the Walldorf match
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Alfred Kaminski by the pitch, small archive image
Other insights
Working at the desk
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Coaching on the pitch
DFB / Qualification
Instructions on the training ground
DFB / QualificationPortrait of Alfred Kaminski
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Alfred Kaminski outdoors
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Portrait from the career profile
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On the touchline with Philipp Hosiner
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Coaching portrait at 1. FC Saarbrücken
1. FC Saarbrücken
On the touchline at 1. FC Saarbrücken
1. FC Saarbrücken
Strength training with the squad
Stuttgarter Kickers
Coaching at Stuttgarter Kickers
Stuttgarter Kickers
Interview at the training ground
Stuttgarter Kickers
Performance testing with the U23
Stuttgarter Kickers
Stuttgarter Kickers press conference
Stuttgarter Kickers
Observing a training session
Stuttgarter Kickers
First and reserve teams at training camp
Stuttgarter Kickers
Coaching staff at a training camp
Stuttgarter Kickers
U23 squad at training camp in Belek
Stuttgarter Kickers
Coaching staff at Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
Training with Thomas Schaaf
Werder Bremen
Working with a group of players at Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
Original clipping Wurtz reaches agreement with Werder
1. FC Saarbrücken
With the team
Kickers Offenbach
On the training ground
Other insights
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