Niederberger focusses on balanced training in his preparation. ‘I focus on a mix of strength, flexibility and endurance,’ says the two-time DEL Goalkeeper of the Year. This means he already covers a large part of what is required in the medical check: ‘I've never had any problems during the examinations.’
Niederberger and colleagues with a ‘great hunger for success’
Before Niederberger started his personal summer training in July, however, he first focussed on rest and regeneration. ‘I was with the national team at the World Cup until the end of May. I took it easy in June,’ says the goalkeeper. His programme: ‘I was at my brother's wedding in Sardinia, in the USA and with my family in Düsseldorf.’
Niederberger is now looking forward to the new season and the increased workload. ‘I've already been on the ice with a training group in Bad Tölz,’ says Niederberger. Because he has high goals: ‘Everyone is hungry for success. And that makes me very confident.’ The best conditions for the first season in the SAP Garden.