Julian Schuster in the podcast: Success and work-life balance in focus
After just two years as head coach, Julian Schuster has led SC Freiburg to the Europa League final. The 41-year-old reflects on his achievements in the BZ podcast and explains how he unwinds after work. With a fifth-place finish in the Bundesliga, the title of Coach of the Year, and the Europa League final, Schuster has accomplished a lot in a short time. "We achieved this together," he emphasizes in the interview.
How has Schuster evolved as a coach?
In the training camp in Schruns, Schuster discusses how he has developed over the past two years. He reflects on his role as a coach and how he works differently today. The support of his family is particularly important to him in order to unwind after work.
The defeat in the Europa League final
Two months after the final in Istanbul, Schuster explains how the team is dealing with the loss. He draws conclusions from the match and talks about the changed expectations for the club. "We have learned a lot and become stronger," says Schuster.
What's next for SC Freiburg?
SC Freiburg finished the 2025 season in seventh place in the Bundesliga, with 47 points from 34 games. With 51 goals scored and 57 conceded, the team still has room for improvement. The next match is on September 5, 2026, against SC Paderborn 07.
