The Hessischer Fussball-Verband e.V. (HFV) is the association of football-playing clubs in Hesse. The purpose of the HFV is to spread and promote the sport of football in Hesse and to support the clubs in the performance of their sporting duties.
To this end, the association organises championship and cup fixtures, and fields and coaches selected teams from Hesse. In addition, the HFV is responsible for the initial and further training of match officials as well as the training of players at junior and senior level. The association's tasks also extend to the licensing of coaches and trainers as well as their initial, further and advanced training. The HFV monitors football matches for their adherence to international football rules.
