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DFB Launches ‘Jahr der Schule’ to Boost Movement in German Schools

The federation plans to engage schools through its club network to address activity shortfalls.

Overview

  • At the Frankfurt campus launch, primary classes played on site and youth director Hannes Wolf led teacher training.
  • DFB president Bernd Neuendorf cites data that 75% of children and adolescents miss the WHO’s one-hour daily activity recommendation.
  • The federation will proactively approach schools and leverage roughly 24,000 clubs as cooperation partners.
  • The kickoff sits within the Wochenende des Amateurfußballs with matches, festivals and participation offers, and guests such as Julian Nagelsmann and Rudi Völler.
  • Leaders press for political action on sports infrastructure and promote small-sided games in schools as a practical model already in use at several locations.