How Borussia M'Gladbach is taking its youth development to a new level with coachbetter
50+
500+
10+
Coachbetter is the perfect tool to sustainably support our efforts
to develop young talent on a broad basis by providing training plans and exercises as well as perfect tools for team management and communication. We are confident to take the next quality step in the professional implementation of our foal philosophy together with coachbetter.
Behind every great player stands a great coach
— and behind every great coach, the right tools.
Borussia Mönchengladbach Academy – Developing the next generation worldwide
Borussia Mönchengladbach is deeply committed to holistic youth development – not only at their academy in Germany, but also through a growing international network of partner academies. The club's aim is to promote talent with consistency, structure, and purpose – both on and off the pitch. To do this, they needed a digital solution that enables coaches to plan, train, and communicate in line with the “Fohlen” philosophy across borders.
With coachbetter, the club found the ideal partner to deliver exactly that. The platform supports daily training operations, standardizes coaching methods, and empowers every coach to deliver high-quality training while staying connected with the broader club structure. Whether in Mönchengladbach or in partner academies around the world, every player and coach now benefits from the same high standard of development.
Digital consistency for global impact – powered by coachbetter
Borussia Mönchengladbach and coachbetter have established a fully digital, scalable, and consistent youth development system. Through session planning, player tracking, communication tools, and educational resources, the platform ensures that all teams and coaches follow the same principles and processes.
More than 50 coaches and 500+ players across 10 countries now use coachbetter to work within one shared structure. From managing payments to delivering player feedback, the platform helps Mönchengladbach focus on what matters most: developing the next generation of talent — united by one football philosophy, no matter where they are in the world.
coachbetter features tailored for Borussia Mönchengladbach’s global academy model
Thanks to coachbetter’s flexible and scalable feature set, Borussia Mönchengladbach can support its coaches and players daily – whether they are in Mönchengladbach or at partner academies across the globe. The platform not only streamlines everyday tasks like training planning and communication, but also promotes a shared coaching philosophy, digital consistency, and sustainable talent development. Core platform functions used by Borussia Mönchengladbach include:
Education and Coaching Philosophy
Coachbetter enables all coaches across Borussia Mönchengladbach and its international academies to follow a unified training philosophy. By embedding the club’s values and methodology into digital tools, every coach becomes a consistent ambassador of the “Fohlen” way – both on and off the pitch.
Training Session Planning
With access to proven training structures and templates, coaches can plan and adapt sessions tailored to their team's development level. Training content can be shared club-wide to ensure consistency and quality – from Germany to global partner academies.
Player Profiles and Development Tracking
Through digital player profiles, coaches gain valuable insights into player performance and attendance. Development can be monitored over time and across locations, creating transparency and long-term growth – no matter where the player is based.
Team and Club Management
Coachbetter streamlines team and club operations – from organizing training sessions and managing rosters to scheduling matches and handling communication. This ensures every team, coach, and player is aligned and informed.
Global Communication & Engagement
The platform connects coaches, players, and parents across the Borussia Mönchengladbach network. With real-time updates, content sharing, and messaging tools, the entire community stays engaged – from Mönchengladbach to international locations.
Behind every great player stands a great coach
— and behind every great coach, the right tools.
When are you gonna level up your club?
Push your training & playing philosophy, gain insights & transparency or simply give your coaches an efficient and user-friendly digital tool. Our Club solution allows officials and club management to equip their entire organization with one platform across all teams and age classes.
