In the last week of September we were able to host coaches from the USA once again. After more than 18 months without physical contact, a group of nine ''Directors of Coaching'' from the International Academy - the BVB Evonik Football Academy's official partner in the USA - paid BVB a visit. The group of participants came from all corners of the USA: coaches from Washington State in the West, Texas in the Midwest as well as Pittsburgh and Miami in the East all made the trip to Dortmund. 

The group had a packed schedule, which was little surprise in light of the many things to catch up on: a visit to the Footbonaut, attendance at training sessions and matches of the BVB youth teams in Brackel, a visit to Signal Iduna Park to watch the Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon and close exchange with BVB youth players and coaches, to name but a few of the activities on the agenda. Club legend Jörg Heinrich accompanied the group for a few activities and was always there to lend a patient ear and answer questions. It goes without saying that a visit to the Dortmund restaurant ''Mit Schmackes'' was also included in the itinerary. 

The coaches returned home to the USA last week and are already busy putting into practice what they learned during their time in Dortmund. It was nice to see you and we look forward to our next meeting! Hopefully in the USA.