Overview
- The clubs confirmed Thursday that Holger Seitz has left FC Bayern's youth system after 11 years to take over as head coach of Regionalliga side SpVgg Unterhaching.
- Unterhaching announced a coaching team that pairs Seitz with co‑trainer Benny Schwarz, assistant Jan zur Nieden and goalkeeper coach Maximilian Rothdauscher.
- Seitz said he will build a competitive squad without time pressure and aims over the coming years to shape a team capable of challenging for promotion to the 3. Liga.
- An early landmark in his new role will be the S‑Bahn derby against Bayern’s amateur side on 9 October, which will be his first meeting with his former employer in Haching colours.
- The hire fits a wider club plan that emphasizes promoting academy players, improving finances and mounting a push for a return to the 3. Liga around the 2027/28 season.