Corina Reiter: A life's work in football comes to an end at SV Illingen!

Corina Reiter: A life's work in football comes to an end at SV Illingen!

Corina Reiter, the long-time coach of the SV Illingen women's team, has announced that she is ending her coaching career. This is reported by the Saarbrücker Zeitung. Reiter, who is valued in the local football community not only as a coach but also as a mentor, is described by her daughter Laura as a dedicated and passionate person who champions the importance of football. Her motto “No breadth, no peak” illustrates her philosophy that strong players should support the weaker ones, both in football and in life.

The decision to quit SV Illingen comes after a season in which the team finished second to last in the championship round of the district league. In the past, Reiter's tireless efforts have made football easier for many girls and women to access. As a girl, she often had to fight to be accepted on the pitch. Her commitment has earned her respect and made her a role model for numerous players.

Family and personal context

Particularly noteworthy is the close family connection that Corina Reiter has to football. She played for 16 years with her twin daughters Laura and Larissa, whom she also coached. Her niece Madeleine, who is also part of this football tradition, played in the same team for 14 years and now coaches Corina Reiter's granddaughter. Despite the end of her coaching career, Reiter remains loyal to SV Illingen as a fan and coach - a loyal soul of the team.

In another league, the Kickers women recently fought to stay in the league in their last home game against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. The board said goodbye to the players Jenaya Robertson and Maike Schopf, who were important pillars of the team in the second half of the season. While the game ended in defeat and questionable decisions by the referee were discussed, CFO Heinz Reinders highlighted Schopf's inspiring game and her number of 112 games and 11 goals since the 2014/15 season.

While the game was dominated by Meike Bohn's header goal, the Kickers women were unable to stay in the league. These sporting events and the issue surrounding Corina Reiter's retirement illustrate the challenges that women face in football and the commitment that is necessary to gain a foothold in the sport.