Frank Bernhardt: Football talents in Bangladesh fight for survival!

Frank Bernhardt: Football talents in Bangladesh fight for survival!

Frank Bernhardt, the Hamburg football enthusiast, has made a name for itself in international football. At 55, he looks back on an impressive career that led him through different countries. From FC St. Pauli, where he worked as a youth coach from 2001 to 2006, to Estonia, where he, as the technical director of the football association, contributed significantly to the development of young football, to his current role as head coach of the Bangladesh Police FC. [Transfermarkt] reports that Bernhardt perceives the football landscape in Bangladesh as challenging but full of potential.

The capital Dhaka is impressive and overwhelming at the same time. With over 10 million inhabitants, it is not only one of the most densely populated cities in the world, but also a focal point for the difficulties with which football in Bangladesh is confronted. Despite his positive experiences with the Bangladesh Police FC, where he even celebrated historical successes, the financial conditions in Bangladesh football are on the brink. Many clubs are chronically underfunded, which has a negative impact on the development of talent. Players earn an average of $ 1,000 a month and even have to do without salary during the long summer break.

challenges and opportunities

Bernhardt fights for the talents in Bangladesh not fall by the wayside. He emphasizes that there is a lack of sustainable structures and professional talent promotion. The last participation of the Bangladeshic national soccer team at the Asia Cup has already dated 1980, which underlines the urgency of the measures. Just two years later, Bangladesh was in the preliminary round and could not win a point.

In his time in Estonia, Bernhardt was on the introduction of U17 and U19-league pride, which was great progress. He also wants to implement this experience in Bangladesh. He sees potential for the rise of football in the country when it is specifically invested in the right structures. "There is something," he says of his vision for the future of Bangladeshic football.

A look into the future

Although he has received an offer from the Maldives, Frank Bernhardt remains in search of new opportunities, be it in Germany or in another country. His diverse experiences that range from the management of the U19 and U21 national teams of Estonia to the former coaching position in Malaysia show his tireless efforts for football. He mastered even the extreme climatic differences -from icy -20 degrees to Estonia to the hot temperatures of Malaysia. This speaks for his perseverance and passion.

While the challenges are great, hope is unbroken. Bernhardt is determined to advance football in Bangladesh and use the country's great potential. He has the talent and commitment to get things rolling.

Frank Bernhardt will continue to write an exciting chapter in the history of Bangladeshic football, and the upcoming developments are likely to be pursued. [Wikipedia] also offers a comprehensive look at its previous successes and challenges in the different countries in which he worked.