| Nationality |  Germany |
|---|---|
| Past Teams | Kiel Baltic Hurricanes |
| Age | 24 |
Timo Zorn is a highly respected German figure in the country’s American football landscape, currently serving as the Head Coach of the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes in the German Football League (GFL), a position he has held since 2019. Born in Hamburg, Zorn has a deep-rooted history in the GFL, transitioning from a successful playing career as a Wide Receiver to an integral figure in the ‘Canes organization. After initially hanging up his helmet in 2015, he transitioned into the front office as a marketing assistant, leveraging his profound understanding of the sport, its community, and its operational aspects. Zorn, who has a background as a wholesale and foreign trade merchant and studied teaching, is known for his commitment to developing German talent and establishing a resilient foundation in Kiel. He is credited with leading the coaching staff through challenging seasons, focusing on building upon a solid base, and steering the franchise back toward sustained competitiveness in the GFL North.
Previous stations
- Hamburg Huskies (Germany) – Player (Began 1999)
- USA – High School Year (2002)
- Hamburg Blue Devils (Germany) – Player (GFL) and Youth Coach (2004–2006)
- Hamburg Eagles (Germany) – Player (2nd Bundesliga) (2007–2009)
- Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Germany) – Player (GFL) (2010)
- Lübeck Cougars (Germany) – Player (2. GFL, later GFL) (2011–2012)
- Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Germany) – Player (GFL) (2013–2015)
- Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Germany) – Marketing Assistant/Office Staff (Started after 2015 season)
- Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Germany) – Head Coach (Appointed December 2018; started 2019)
Achievements
Team Achievements
- German Bowl Champion – As a player with the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (2010).
- German Bowl Finalist (German Vice Champion) – As a player with the Hamburg Blue Devils (2005).
Selected Statistics
- Coaching Tenure: Serving as Head Coach of the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes since the 2019 season.
- Coaching Staff: Steered an approximately 12-member coaching staff into the 2025 GFL season.
- Playing Career: Over 16 years of active football playing experience before transitioning to coaching/front office.
- Position: Played Wide Receiver for the majority of his career.
Other
- Birthplace: Born in Hamburg, Germany.
- Education/Profession: Trained as a wholesale and foreign trade merchant (Groß- und Außenhandelskaufmann) and pursued studies in education/teaching (Lehramtsstudium).
- Administrative Role: Following his playing career, he joined the Hurricanes’ office as a Marketing Assistant, supporting promotional and marketing activities for the GFL team.
- Quote on Coaching: Zorn expressed his enthusiasm for the return to football after a limited season, stating, “First of all, I am happy that, according to the current status, we can play football again in 2021.”
- Organizational Loyalty: Zorn’s long history with the Hurricanes, first as a player (including their championship year), then in the front office, and finally as Head Coach, highlights his deep loyalty and commitment to the club.
- Coaching Staff Stability: He has successfully managed to retain a large part of his coaching staff for the 2025 season, including the Defensive Coordinator and key offensive position coaches.
Credits
- Timo Zorn – Wikipedia (Source 1.2, 3.5)
- Coaches – GFL – Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Source 1.1, 3.2)
- Canes Coaches bleiben! – News – Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (Source 1.4)
- Zorns neue Aufgaben – American Football aktuell (Source 1.6)
- Kiel stellt Coaches vor – football-aktuell (Source 2.1)
- Kieler Coaching Staff 2025 – American Football aktuell (Source 3.3)
- Nationaltrainer für die Hurricanes – News (Source 3.4)
