Since 1993 he has been Licensed football coach and carries the UEFA A-License and the Athletics Football A-License. In his long career as a trainer, he worked up to the second-highest junior league (U19-Oberliga) and gained extensive experience in training young players.
As Author of numerous soccer training books Thomas Kettner has made a name for himself. His successful book series are particularly well known "Flexible training planning", "Football fitness" and "Periodization"which are very popular with trainers at home and abroad.
In addition to his coaching activities, Kettner is a sought-after Speaker for soccer lectures - among others at the renowned Altinordu Football Academy (ALFA) in Turkey. His lectures and workshops are characterized by their practical relevance, clear structure and his ability to convey complex training content in an understandable and applicable way.
The former coach of the U19 (Oberliga BW) of FSV Hollenbach attaches particular importance to developing his players not only technically and tactically, but also as people. His aim is to reach young talents, motivate them and inspire them with tactical flexibility.
Under his leadership over the past twelve years, a comprehensive Compendium of training forms and unitsthat he received at the Institute for Youth Football has published. At the heart of his concept is an innovative Organizational system of the game formswhich can be flexibly adapted to the number of players, training goals and load control - practice-oriented, dynamic and modern.
With his experience, his passion and his deep understanding of training theory, Thomas Kettner is one of the most influential voices in the German coaching landscape today.
