| Nationality |  Germany |
|---|---|
| Past Teams | Kiel Baltic Hurricanes |
| Age | 25 |
Carsten Dohm is a quintessential figure within the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes organization, possessing a tenure that stretches back to 1993, first as a player and later as a coach. After years as the Defensive Line Coach, he transitioned in 2021 to the crucial role of Defensive Coordinator (DC) for the GFL team, a position he has held since. Dohm is recognized as a “Kiel original” (Kieler Urgestein) whose defensive philosophy has become a clear and stable anchor for the team’s on-field identity. As a licensed coach, he is committed to the continuous development of his players and himself, aiming to build upon the established foundation to take the Hurricanes to the next level of GFL competitiveness. His proven experience as both a successful player and an influential coach, which includes a German Championship title, makes him a highly valued member of Head Coach Timo Zorn’s long-serving and recently reaffirmed coaching staff.
Previous stations
- Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Germany) – Youth Player (Began 1993)
- Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Germany) – Player (13 years active career, predominantly in Kiel)
- Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Germany) – Youth Coach
- Hamburg Blue Devils (Germany) – Player (2003–2004)
- Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Germany) – Defensive Line Coach (2005–2008)
- Assindia Cardinals (Essen) (Germany) – Defensive Line Coach (2010)
- Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Germany) – Defensive Line Coach (Rejoined 2011–2019)
- Lübeck Cougars (GFL 2, Germany) – Defensive Line Coach (2020)
- Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Germany) – Defensive Coordinator (Appointed 2021–present)
Achievements
Team Achievements
- German Bowl Champion (German Champion) – As a player with the Hamburg Blue Devils (2003).
- German Bowl Finalist (German Vice-Champion) – As Defensive Line Coach with the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (in the years leading up to 2010, at least twice).
Personal Achievements
- Licensed Coach – Served in the coaching crew for the Northern German Youth Selection team.
- Professional Background – Works professionally as an Auditor (Wirtschaftsprüfer).
- Coaching Development – Expressed his goal to continue his own development as a coach.
Selected Statistics
- Organizational Tenure: Has been part of the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes organization since 1993 (over 30 years).
- DC Tenure: Entered his fourth season as Defensive Coordinator in 2024.
- DL Coach Tenure: Served as the Defensive Line Coach for the GFL team for a total of 13 years (2005–2008 and 2011–2019).
- Career Span: His playing and coaching career has spanned over three decades in German football.
Other
- Professional Move: In late 2009, he moved to the Essen region for professional reasons (beruflich), which led to his coaching engagement with the Assindia Cardinals for the 2010 season.
- Coaching Philosophy: His goals, besides developing players, included shaping the future of the team through his own coaching development in what he called an “extraordinary situation” (referring to the pandemic’s impact on the 2021 season).
- Motivation: Dohm stated he was most looking forward to the motivation and will of the players, the organization, and the coaches to get football back on the field.
- Continuity: His recent contract extension alongside Head Coach Timo Zorn was emphasized by the club as a deliberate decision against a major upheaval, ensuring the team continues building on a clearly defined foundation.
- Defensive Staff: Works in coordination with experienced coaches like Stephan Starcke (Special Teams Coordinator and Defense System development) and Vlady Ilic (Defensive Line Coach) to execute the defensive system.
Credits
- Coaches – GFL – Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Source 1.1, 4.1)
- Kiel stellt Coaches vor – football-aktuell (Source 1.2)
- Carsten Dohm neuer Defensive-Line-Coach – Lübeck Cougars (Source 1.3)
- Gameday Magazine 1/2024 – Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Source 1.4)
- Nationaltrainer für die Hurricanes – News (Source 1.5)
- Timo Zorn und Carsten Dohm bleiben – Foot Bowl (Source 1.6)
- Essen rüstet auf – American Football aktuell (Source 1.7, 4.5)
