Posted November. 19, 2016 07:07,
Updated November. 19, 2016 07:16
He was appointed as the head coach of Hoffenheim this February, in the middle of last season. He has replaced Huub Stevens due to the predecessor’s ill health. At that time, the team was ranked 17th, the drop zone, with two wins 10 losses. A total of 18 teams compete in the Bundesliga and 17th- and 18th-ranked teams are dropped out from the next season. When the team in the crisis of relegation announced to designate Nagelsmann as the head coach who had no experience of the first division, both fans and media argued that it was a reckless decision. After he started to lead the team, however, Hoffenheim recorded seven wins, five losses, and two ties in 14 games and ended the season as the 15th. The young coach saved the team from the crisis.
With a perfect score, Nagelsmann earned his German FA (DFB) coaching license in the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Pro License, the highest coaching certification available. “Even the best leader has some limits to technically improve players who are already capable of being listed in the first division," he said. "For a professional coach, it is more important to interact and communicate with players.” Nagelsmann’s TSG 1899 Hoffenheim challenges to continue undefeated record of 11 wins in the Bundesliga this season against Hamburger SV on Nov. 20.