VfB Straubing: Gabler will stay until 2026 - a new path for the club!
Sporting director Thomas Gabler will stay at FSV VfB Straubing until 2026. The club strengthens structure and promotes talent.

VfB Straubing: Gabler will stay until 2026 - a new path for the club!
There is news from FSV VfB Straubing that could make a few waves. The club has retained its sporting director, Thomas Gabler, until December 31, 2026. Gabler, who has been in office for around three years, has used his experience and passion to advance both the club's sporting structures and the promotion of young players. At a time when VfB Straubing is currently in 11th place in the West District League, Gabler continues to exert his influence to advance the club in terms of sport. After 18 match days there are 20 points in the account, which ensures a certain distance from the relegation zone. The last game of the year against ASCK Simbach, who is currently sitting in a relegation zone, could be crucial in order to maintain the positive feeling.
Gabler, who was previously a coach at SV Obertraubling and FC Jura, said he was pleased with the trust placed in him. He emphasizes that he wants to continue to shape the path he has chosen. The club management also emphasizes his commitment and, by extending his contract, shows that they are satisfied with the progress and developments in the sporting department.
New sports management
As part of the structural development, new sporting leadership was also presented. Together with Andreas Schreiner, who also has a lot of experience, Gabler will take over the management of VfB Straubing's sporting fortunes. Schreiner is a former goalkeeping coach and assistant coach at SV Obertraubling and is expected to form a powerful team together with Gabler. Club board member Manfred Schötz is relieved about the quick filling of key positions and the planned collaboration between the new sporting directors.
Both men are determined to shape the second chapter of VfB Straubing. The first personnel decisions regarding future coaching positions will be presented in the near future. The current coaches Andreas Lahner and Franz Finger will continue to enjoy the trust of the new management until the end of the season. The duo's task is to steer the team stably through the district league in the current season and to further develop the team.
The challenges that await FSV VfB Straubing are great. The ongoing process of building a powerful team requires both specialist knowledge and social skills. In football management, in addition to technical know-how, it is primarily methodological skills that management teams need in order to find creative solutions. Personal challenges promote cohesion and networking within the team, which is particularly important in stressful situations. Training in football management also sees these aspects as part of the success story - players and coaches can only win here.
The strategy of the club management at VfB Straubing to give young talents a chance while at the same time putting experienced people in charge shows promising approaches. It could soon become clear whether the new sporting directors can put their plan into action and shape the next steps towards the club's league future.