Having introduced several of our employees to you already, today it is Markus Pasdzior's turn. He has also been with us for a long time and has plenty of stories to tell about his time at BVB, both nationally and internationally. He also answers some exciting "either/or" questions.

How long have you been with BVB and how did you come to us? 

I joined in March 2012 and started as a part-time coach while I was studying Sports Science. At university, I had seen an announcement that the BVB Evonik Football School – as the academy was still called at the time – was looking for qualified coaches, and as a passionate coach and BVB fan it was clear to me: I'm really up for that and I want to get involved! 

Can you briefly describe a typical working day for you? 

I am really lucky to be able to work in a very exciting and varied field and environment. That is why it is a little difficult to name a typical working day. Together with my team, I am responsible for international football activities and continue to make progress in this area. On the one hand, we work on concepts and specific projects, and on the other hand, we provide advice and do practical work. This includes the support and further development of our global cooperation partners (including clubs, German schools, international academies), as well as training sessions with football-loving children and young people and additional training for coaches all over the world. We also welcome international groups here in Dortmund.

In short: it's a good mixture of theory and practice and – normally – a lot of air travel.  

Do you have a moment or a story that sticks in your mind and that you really want to share with us?

Since there are so many wonderful moments and stories in the 09 years I have been working for BVB, I find it difficult to highlight just one thing here. Our social football activities are certainly the most emotional when we train children abroad, for example kids from the favelas in Brazil. I am proud to see the great joy and gratitude in the children's eyes when we visit them in their country and share the intense football experience with them in their local area. They are always special moments!

What are your hopes for the year? 

I think we all want to get closer to the life we were able to live before the pandemic. Not only privately, but also professionally, I am missing the personal contact and meetings, and therefore also the trips. But we remain optimistic because (as the sign at the stadium says) "At the end of the dark alley..."

At the same time, however, I also hope that we can learn from this challenging time and have learned that thoughtfulness, humility and solidarity are important values and should be firmly anchored in our society. 

How long have you been with BVB and how did you come to us? 

I joined in March 2012 and started as a part-time coach while I was studying Sports Science. At university, I had seen an announcement that the BVB Evonik Football School – as the academy was still called at the time – was looking for qualified coaches, and as a passionate coach and BVB fan it was clear to me: I'm really up for that and I want to get involved! 

Can you briefly describe a typical working day for you? 

I am really lucky to be able to work in a very exciting and varied field and environment. That is why it is a little difficult to name a typical working day. Together with my team, I am responsible for international football activities and continue to make progress in this area. On the one hand, we work on concepts and specific projects, and on the other hand, we provide advice and do practical work. This includes the support and further development of our global cooperation partners (including clubs, German schools, international academies), as well as training sessions with football-loving children and young people and additional training for coaches all over the world. We also welcome international groups here in Dortmund.

In short: it's a good mixture of theory and practice and – normally – a lot of air travel.  

Do you have a moment or a story that sticks in your mind and that you really want to share with us?

Since there are so many wonderful moments and stories in the 09 years I have been working for BVB, I find it difficult to highlight just one thing here. Our social football activities are certainly the most emotional when we train children abroad, for example kids from the favelas in Brazil. I am proud to see the great joy and gratitude in the children's eyes when we visit them in their country and share the intense football experience with them in their local area. They are always special moments!

 What are your hopes for the year? 

I think we all want to get closer to the life we were able to live before the pandemic. Not only privately, but also professionally, I am missing the personal contact and meetings, and therefore also the trips. But we remain optimistic because (as the sign at the stadium says) "At the end of the dark alley..."

At the same time, however, I also hope that we can learn from this challenging time and have learned that thoughtfulness, humility and solidarity are important values and should be firmly anchored in our society.

 

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