Yanik Rachwal
State-certified Physiotherapist with Bachelor of Arts 'Fitness Economics'
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State-certified Physiotherapist with Bachelor of Arts 'Fitness Economics' and over four years of experience in professional football, elite youth football and ice hockey. Skilled in musculoskeletal assessment, designing in return-to-play protocols, and collaboration multidisciplinary, high-performance teams. Proven ability to support athletes at professional and academy levels.
Experience
Consulting Sports Physiotherapist at Sports360 Football Agency (2025-01 – Present)
- Individual rehabilitation and performance support for professional football players in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bundesliga and national players
- Treatment of complex long-term injuries until full return to competitive play
- Integrated manual therapy and strength-bases rehabilitation programs.
Head of Physiotherapy – U20 Men at Kölner Haie (2024-01 – Present)
- Responsibility for physiotherapy operations within elite youth performance environment
- Delivered rehabilitation planning and performance reintegration
- Oversaw training and matchday medical support
- Implemented load-based injury management strategies
- Supported competitive season resulting in Vice-Championship finish
Head of Physiotherapy – U17 Woman at 1.FC Köln (2023-01 – 2024-12)
- Managed acute matchday injuries and long-term rehabilitation cases
- Designed and implemented individualized return-to-play protocols
- Delivered injury prevention and prehabilitation programs integrated into team training
- Collaborated daily within multidisciplinary staff (coaches, medical team)
- Contributed to season achievements: Junior Bundesliga Vice-Champions & Cup Winners
Physiotherapist (Permanent employment) at Physio Sport PACE GmbH (2023-01 – Present)
Physiotherapist (Permanent employment) at Praxis Sonnenberg und Berger (2021-01 – 2023-12)
Fitness Trainer (Permanent employment) at Brühler Turnverein 1879 e.V. (2017-01 – 2018-12)
Focus on functional training working with CrossFit athletes
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Fitness Economics – German University for Prevention and Health Management (2013-01 – 2017-12)
State-Certified Physiotherapist in Physiotherapy – Präha Institute for Physiotherapy (2018-01 – 2021-12)
