Rainer, originally from Germany started playing football at the age of 4. He played played for clubs and German youth development teams until the age of 16.
Whilst Rainer was in Germany he played for the Cologne Football Academy Academy.

During his time in the German National Service Rainer played and coached a German Air Force football team.

In 2004 Rainer moved to England and started coaching youth football teams. Rainer has locally coached Corringham Athletic, Corringham Cosmos and Tilbury FC, he has also coached various age groups for local schools and football academies.
Rainer Joined Grays Athletic in 2014 and helped coach our U16's squad.

Rainers Coaching qualifications include:-

Level 1 - 2008
Level 2 - 2010
UEFA B prep - 2012

Rainers first day in charge as manager of the reserves will be this Thursday.

Congratulations Rainer