Michael Gregoritsch posted an image of an U11 training plan on Instagram, prompting speculation about a future career on the touchline, oe24 reported.
The SC Freiburg forward is currently in camp with the Austrian national team ahead of Saturday’s Nations League fixture against Ireland in Linz. Amid preparations for the match, Gregoritsch shared a photo series titled “Last week’s activities & upcoming duties” on his official Instagram account.
Buried within the social media post was a handwritten session plan detailing drills for an under-11 squad. The notes outlined a structured youth training session featuring technical exercises, cone-weaving passing drills, a four-versus-four shooting competition, combination play with multiple finishes, and a free-play conclusion.
The 32-year-old forward grew up surrounded by professional coaching. His father, Werner Gregoritsch, is a prominent figure in Austrian football who spent eight years coaching his son at various clubs including GAK, Mattersburg, LASK, and Kapfenberg.
Werner Gregoritsch also served as Austria’s under-21 team boss from 2012 until the end of 2024, overseeing the development of numerous young prospects. Alongside his playing career and coaching aspirations, the younger Gregoritsch co-hosts the podcast “Ohne Filter” on CANAL+ alongside Johnny Hofer.
Before any permanent transition to management, Gregoritsch remains a central figure in Ralf Rangnick’s senior squad. Austria can secure group victory and promotion to League A with a result against Ireland on Saturday.
Gregoritsch has earned 81 caps and scored 25 goals for the senior national team. Under Rangnick, he leads the squad’s scoring charts with 19 goals, ahead of Marko Arnautović with 17 and Marcel Sabitzer with 16.
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