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Frank Schmidt became the coach in September 2007, when the team was still playing in the fourth league. In 2023, he broke the national record by becoming the coach with the longest tenure in professional football.
52-year-old Frank Schmidt became the coach in September 2007, when the team was still playing in the fourth league. In 2023, he broke the national record by becoming the coach with the longest tenure in professional football.
"It was really impressive how much effort the club put into extending my contract again. However, in recent weeks I came to the conclusion that it was time to make such a decision. After almost 20 years as the first coach of FCH, this summer I simply want to take a break," the coach was quoted in the statement.
He added that there is no doubt that the entire club community has written a unique history in German football over the years.
"And the last chapter is still ahead of us," he wrote.
Under Schmidt's leadership, the club advanced to the Bundesliga in 2023, and a year later won the right to play in the Conference League.
Heidenheim left the German top league in May 2026 and is currently sixth in the second league table.

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