Philipp Lauter Middle Block
- DÜREN, Germany – SWD PowerVolleys Düren, a volleyball Bundesliga club, has announced the addition of middle blocker Philipp Lauter for the upcoming season.
- Düren's Managing Director, Tomas Kocian-Falkenbach, expressed confidence in Lauter's potential impact.
- Lauter's achievements at Brandon University include a national championship title this year, where he was named the competition's most valuable player.
Lauter Leaps to Düren PowerVolleys from Canadian University
Table of Contents
- Lauter Leaps to Düren PowerVolleys from Canadian University
- Philipp Lauter Joins Düren PowerVolleys: Your FAQ Guide
- Who is Philipp Lauter?
- What are Philipp Lauter’s Key Achievements?
- Why Did Lauter Choose to Join Düren PowerVolleys?
- What Does Düren’s Management Expect from Lauter?
- Is Düren New to Lauter?
- What is the Bundesliga?
- Who Else is on the Düren PowerVolleys 2025/26 Roster?
- What Role Does Philipp Lauter Play?
- Who is Robin Baghdady?
- What are Lauter’s Expectations for the Bundesliga?
- Will Lauter be playing in the Bundesliga?
DÜREN, Germany – SWD PowerVolleys Düren, a volleyball Bundesliga club, has announced the addition of middle blocker Philipp Lauter for the upcoming season. Lauter, 23, hailing from Wiesbaden, Germany, and standing 2 meters tall, joins Düren after a four-year stint at Brandon University in Canada, where he balanced volleyball with studies in composition.
University Success Fuels Bundesliga ambition
Düren’s Managing Director, Tomas Kocian-Falkenbach, expressed confidence in Lauter’s potential impact. “He fully convinced in the Canadian university,” Kocian-Falkenbach said. “We are very confident that philipp can help us.”
Lauter’s achievements at Brandon University include a national championship title this year, where he was named the competition’s most valuable player. he was also recognized by the university as its ”athlete of the year.”
Return to germany a Dream Come True
Lauter said the move to Düren fulfills a long-held ambition. ”I really wanted to go back to germany after my studies to take the step into the Bundesliga,” he stated. He also noted a familiar connection in Düren: head coach Christophe Achten, who coached Lauter at United Volleys Frankfurt before his time in Canada. “Knowing that Christophe is a coach here made it very easy for me to choose Düren,” Lauter said.
familiar Faces and High Expectations
Düren isn’t entirely new to Lauter. “The home games, the atmosphere and the entire organization were already impressed by me at the time. And I’ve only heard of good since then,” he said. Düren’s attacker, Robin Baghdady, is also an alumnus of both Frankfurt and Brandon University.
Lauter anticipates a step up in competition in the Bundesliga. “The level is again higher than in Canada. But that’s exactly what I want to go – and help to continue to establish Düren as a top team in the league.”
Düren PowerVolleys 2025/26 Roster
The Düren team for the 2025/26 season includes:
- Gregor Pernuš
- Joris Berkhout (passing)
- Sieben Korenblek
- Philipp Lauter (middle block)
- Robin Baghdady
- Nico Wegner (outdoor attack)
- Troy Gooch (Libero)
- Head Coach: Christophe Achten
Philipp Lauter Joins Düren PowerVolleys: Your FAQ Guide
Who is Philipp Lauter?
Philipp Lauter is a 23-year-old German middle blocker.He’s just signed with the SWD PowerVolleys Düren, a professional volleyball club in the Bundesliga, Germany’s top volleyball league. He previously played at Brandon University in Canada for four years, balancing volleyball with his studies in composition.
What are Philipp Lauter’s Key Achievements?
- National Champion at Brandon University (canada).
- Named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the national championship.
- Recognized as “Athlete of the Year” at Brandon University.
Why Did Lauter Choose to Join Düren PowerVolleys?
Lauter’s move to Düren fulfills his long-held ambition to return to Germany adn play in the Bundesliga after his studies. A key factor in his decision was the presence of head coach Christophe Achten, who previously coached Lauter at United Volleys Frankfurt, a club Lauter played for before his time in Canada.
What Does Düren’s Management Expect from Lauter?
Düren’s Managing Director, Tomas Kocian-Falkenbach, expressed confidence in Lauter’s ability to contribute to the team. He believes Lauter “fully convinced in the Canadian university” and will be a valuable asset to the club.
Is Düren New to Lauter?
not entirely.Lauter said that he was already impressed with the atmosphere and institution of Düren’s home games in the past.He has only heard positive things about the club since then.
What is the Bundesliga?
The Bundesliga is the top professional volleyball league in Germany. The level of competition is considered high, a challenge Lauter is looking forward to.
Who Else is on the Düren PowerVolleys 2025/26 Roster?
Here’s a look at the announced roster for the upcoming season:
Düren PowerVolleys 2025/26 Roster
- Gregor Pernuš
- Joris Berkhout (passing)
- sieben Korenblek
- Philipp Lauter (middle block)
- robin Baghdady
- Nico Wegner (outdoor attack)
- Troy Gooch (Libero)
- Head Coach: Christophe Achten
What Role Does Philipp Lauter Play?
Philipp Lauter plays middle blocker.
Who is Robin Baghdady?
Robin Baghdady is an attacker for Düren and another former player from both Frankfurt and Brandon University, making him familiar with Lauter as well.
What are Lauter’s Expectations for the Bundesliga?
Lauter anticipates a step up in competition in the Bundesliga compared to Canadian university volleyball. He welcomes this challenge and aims to help Düren establish itself as a top team in the league.
Will Lauter be playing in the Bundesliga?
Yes, Lauter will be playing in the Bundesliga, the top professional volleyball league in Germany, for the Düren PowerVolleys.