BVB International Partner Workshop | Dortmund, Germany | March 2025
After powerful stops in Poland, first at the Piszczek Academy and then in Kraków, the final destination of our global journey brought us back to where it all began: Dortmund.
For those of us in the BVB International Academy network, Dortmund is more than just a city. It’s the beating heart of our identity. And during this year’s International Partner Workshop, that heartbeat was felt in every conversation, every session, and every shared moment with our global peers.
A Global Gathering with Local Meaning
Partners from 13 different countries joined together for three immersive days of learning, networking, and celebration. There’s something remarkable about being in a room where everyone speaks a different native language — but we’re all fluent in Black and Yellow.
Over meals, workshops, and even impromptu table tennis showdowns, we deepened relationships with partners from Japan, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and beyond. The shared commitment to youth development, club values, and global collaboration created an energy that was both humbling and inspiring.
Learning, Leading & Growing Together
Our time in Dortmund wasn’t just about bonding, it was about building. The workshop featured important updates from BVB leadership, sessions on international strategy, and open discussions on how each region is growing in its own context.
As BVB International Academy North America, this was a key moment for us. We’ve been working tirelessly to reimagine and rebuild our structure — not as a standalone network, but as a true global partner to Borussia Dortmund. That means aligning our methodology, sharing best practices, and staying connected to what’s happening at the source.
Being in Dortmund affirmed that we’re on the right track, and that we’re not doing this alone.
Matchday Magic
To top it all off, we were treated to a thrilling match at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, where BVB claimed three points against Mainz. Surrounded by 80,000 passionate supporters, it wasn’t just about the result — it was a reminder of the emotional power behind this club, and the responsibility we carry as representatives of the BVB family around the world.
As we continue building the next chapter of BVBIA North America, we do so with a deeper understanding of our role in a truly international movement. This isn’t just about soccer. It’s about shared values, long-term impact, and being part of something bigger than any one academy.
Heja BVB, from Dortmund to the world.
