Ralf Kellermann left big boots to fill, but after four years as head coach of VfL Women, there is no doubt that Stephan Lerch has carried on his predecessor’s success story with the Green-and-Whites and written new chapters. Lerch has collected seven out of a possible eight domestic titles – four in the DFB Cup and three league crowns. Although he didn’t quite hit the same heights in Europe, the final appearances in 2018 and 2020 can certainly be seen as successes.
Before the 36-year-old departs to coach the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim U17 side, he takes one final look back at his work at VfL.
Stephan Lerch, how have you come to terms with your farewell over the last few days, following your final match in charge against SV Werder Bremen?
Stephan Lech: “It was an emotional goodbye. There were actually tears in my eyes after the final whistle, and when I hugged my coaching staff I got a lump in my throat. But there’d be something wrong if I didn’t get emotional at saying goodbye after a total of eight years at VfL Wolfsburg.”
