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Pagels was in Harare last year on a familiarisation visit before the German government seconded him to help the local football with its development especially ,at grassroots levels.
The German national has not courted controversy like his European counterpart and is enjoying his work in Zimbabwe.
He started work in August and is expected to stay for a two year period, subject to renewal on a government to government agreement.
Currently Pagels is holding a coaching clinic for 46 coaches at Prince Edward High who are involved in juniors and drawn from across Zimbabwe.
The course with a bias towards the juniors started on Monday and ends this Friday, November 5, and is being coordinated by the Zimbabwe Junior Football Association.
Pagels said he is happy with the enthusiasm shown by the participates.
“At the moment I am very busy with the course and more will come in future across the country.
“We have done some other courses before and I am pleased.
“For this one, the coaches are just great. I just can’t stop them from wanting more knowledge.
“They are hungry to learn and I am sure they will go back to their places to develop football,” said Pagels.
The course was officially opened by Zifa board member for finance Elliot Kasu on Thursday with Pagels saying they are incorporating theory and practical aspects.
“We have invited students from Belvedere and Friday, they will also be back,” said Pagels.
Pagels said this particular course is aimed at helping coaches involved with juniors to be able to handle and nature the raw talent from the grassroots before its brought to the established teams.
ZJFA president Zivani “Zifa” Chiyangwa said they had picked the coaches from across Zimbabwe, basing on the league standings.
“We have completed most of our leagues and we have invited the top three coaches from each province to come for this course.
Online Reporter