Chapter 0004, Lesson One (Part One)

What excited Yang Cheng even more was that he found that familiar figure in the crowd

I know that if it weren't for this, I wouldn't be urging them on!" Yang Cheng chuckled.

Hey, he has been at the club for two months now, having joined right after the last season ended. He has been working with Reinhardt in the first team all this time. Yesterday, he offended Reinhardt and got beaten up. Just look at his face; it's still swollen. Today, he has been demoted to the second team, probably as a form of protest.

My requirement for my team is to avoid unnecessary fouls. I intend to win the match through fair means. Everyone must remain fully engaged in the game for the entire 90 minutes. I will not tolerate players who are lax or disregard team discipline. This is my first command, and you must remember it well

Not long after, curses began to echo outside the training ground. It turned out that Tim, accompanied by two staff members, was politely "requesting" the parents of the players to leave. The parents, feeling dissatisfied, were cursing at Yang Cheng, and some even resorted to racial slurs such as "yellow-skinned monkey".

I have reviewed your team's performance; most of your players have participated in the youth league over the past two seasons, and you are well aware of the results. I do not see this as a matter of honor; on the contrary, I find it quite shameful that you and your teammates did not win a single match in the past season

The commotion outside the training ground naturally drew the attention of the players inside, each of them turning their heads to take a look

Just a moment ago, Tim had puffed out his chest proudly, but upon hearing this, he nearly exclaimed, "They? They are all the parents of the players, just here to cheer for them!"

Yang Cheng arrived early at the training ground in Chemnitz, a small training facility with very basic amenities. The first team occupies more than half of the space, with the remaining area allocated to the second team and the youth training camp.

Today marks my first official training session as the head of the youth team. The first thing I want to tell you is to forget about those little tricks you used to rely on, and to forget about those foul techniques. Because when your minds are filled with these thoughts, your opponents will have already passed by you and scored a goal

Yang Cheng took a deep breath and looked towards the first team training area not far away, where a middle-aged German, Reinhardt Kroffner, with a head of graying hair, was just glancing this way. He gritted his teeth and said, "It's alright, Tim, trust me, he won't be arrogant for long. I will make sure he leaves Chemnitz in disgrace"

As soon as the training time arrived, Yang Cheng stood by the sidelines, and the team members lined up in three orderly rows, each with a serious expression, closing their mouths and gazing at the 23-year-old head coach in front of the books.

Why? Tim feels confused

"Don't say sorry; ultimately, it's my misfortune that has also implicated you!" Tim interrupted Yang Cheng's words

Among the group of people in the team, the youngest is only 16 years old, with a face full of youthful innocence. Some of the older ones are about the same age as Yang Cheng, which makes them appear quite mature. However, now they all have to obediently stand before him, behaving like well-behaved children. Yang Cheng feels an indescribable sense of satisfaction in his heart

If you enjoy watching, then you can go outside to watch; you won't need to come here anymore! Yang Cheng chuckled, but there was not a hint of jest in his tone, rather it was filled with utmost seriousness

Yang Cheng glanced towards the sidelines and pointed at the group of chattering parents of the players, "Get them all out of the training ground!"

The spectators gathered at the sidelines were chattering away, many of whom were parents of the second team players. They were unemployed and living off welfare, spending their idle time watching their children play football, occasionally offering words of encouragement.

After searching through the Super Coach Assistance System, Yang Cheng discovered that both the Chemnitz II team and the youth team have a considerable number of players, but their potential is average

The summer temperatures in Chemnitz are not high; compared to those in my home country, they are quite cool.

Since the era of the East German regime, the discipline of the players in Chemnitz has been commendable. This can be considered a characteristic of communist countries; with good discipline, no one dares to be late, and no one dares to be a troublemaker, especially in Germany, which is known for its strict order and rigidity.

"Ah, you arrived just in time, Tim, help me with something!" Yang Cheng saw Tim Hank walking over with a gloomy expression.

"Is this the first order I have received since being assigned to the second team?" Tim asked with a wry smile

This was what Yang Cheng learned while rummaging through his past memories. Previously, when he was in the first team, he discovered that the playing style of the youth team players was extremely rough, with frequent fouls. However, the coaches and parents not only failed to intervene but instead exacerbated the situation. This is fundamentally not a way to help young players improve

"Speak, Yang Cheng, what do you want me to do?" Tim was also motivated.

Tim Hanks shrugged and said, "Yes, that's right, that damn Krovna threw me to the second team!"

As Tim pondered, Yang Cheng's words continued.

This is a training ground, not a playground, but a battlefield!" Yang Cheng specifically emphasized the term "battlefield." "However, it is absolutely not a battlefield of back-and-forth exchanges and constant fouls, because once you enter here, you must abide by the rules of football. But look at what you all have done here in the past? Do you really look like you are playing football?"

However, their method of encouragement is strictly prohibited by Yang Cheng, and he even detests it deeply

After gazing deeply at Yang Cheng for a moment, Tim ultimately complied, calling over two or three staff members from the sidelines to assist him.

Well, this kid is too young; he has been standing for so long without even letting out a fart. Is he okay with that?

Oh my God... he actually... I'm sorry, it's all my fault. If it weren't for me..." Yang Cheng felt a strange discomfort in his heart, especially after hearing Tim's feelings about his father and Chemnitz yesterday. One can only imagine how Tim must be feeling at this moment.

Indeed! Yang Cheng immediately smiled and gave Tim's shoulder a hearty pat

Standing in the front row, a player who appeared to be the oldest seemed about to speak, but Yang Cheng suddenly waved his hand, "I know what excuses you are looking for. Many of the opponents in the regional league are adult teams, but is that an excuse? They are all just amateur teams, but what about you? Your goal is to be a professional team!"

Yang Cheng was somewhat impatient; training time was very precious. He had already wasted a few minutes today. "Alright, Tim, I will explain these to you later. You need to go do it right away, okay?"

How young! Are you the new head coach of Team Two

Hello, who is that kid?

As he scanned the group of youthful German boys with a *picture* book, Yang Cheng was acutely aware that he must establish his authority on the very first day. Simultaneously, he needed to convey his coaching philosophy from the outset, ensuring that they all understood what the head coach expected from them

One by one, these players were made to lower their heads by Yang Cheng, not daring to utter another word, as they had no achievements or strength to present in rebuttal.

"Is it very beautiful?" Yang Cheng asked casually with a smile

Tim Hank listened quietly from the side, and at that moment he understood that the reason Yang Cheng wanted to drive away those parents was right here, because he had long realized that the second team's playing style was rough, and the encouragement from the parents was one of the reasons for it

Yang Cheng was taken aback, "Transferred to the second team? Could it be..."

The second team is also considered a formal squad of Chemnitz, thus they must adhere to the club's training schedule every day. At the same time, they are required to participate in the official leagues and cup competitions organized by the German Football Association, even though these are of an amateur nature

A cold sneer escaped Yang Cheng's lips, his tone filled with disdain

Tim followed Yang Cheng's gaze and happened to see Heifner. After hearing these words, he gritted his teeth and nodded, saying: "Yes, give him a lesson, prove through practice that his coaching era is over. It is no longer East Germany; now it is the Federal Republic of Germany. Today's football must keep pace with the trends of the times and progress with the times"

Many players immediately nodded in agreement