 By 1948 the association was again known as "VfL".The footballers took part in lower level local play in the Coburg district league, until the mid-70s when the club made a rapid ascent with the support of local furniture maker Willi Schillig, who took on the presidency and a major sponsorship role.Three consecutive promotions from 1978 to 1980 saw the club through to the fourth division Bayernliga.