Education
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
(Expected in 2024)
UniNettuno University​
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Master in Business Administration (MBA, 2022)
Longford International College
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Thesis: "An exploration of the dynamic capabilities and innovation of a football organisation to be successful on and off the pitch."
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Master in Sport Science and Physical Education (MSc, 2007)
University of Leuven
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UEFA A (2010)
Royal Belgian Football Association
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Certification
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As a lifelong student of the game, it’s a passion to continuously improve myself on and off the pitch.
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Football Coaching Mentorship, Expert Meeting, ProCourse, Football Fitness Periodisation, Football Braining, Strength Training, Rehab Training and Personal Development courses with WFA/FCE since 2010, but also many other courses on different topics with other organisations.
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Recently, I also completed the 'FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine' (2023), a 'Leadership in Sport' (2020) and 'Diploma in Sports Law (2022) at Longford International College.
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Coaching experience
2024-...
US Women National Team
Program Director in the staff of Emma Hayes
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2023-2024
Chelsea FC Women
(Women Super League)
Head of Performance in the staff of Emma Hayes
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2023
UAE Olympic Team
Performance Manager in the staff of Denis Silva Puig.
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2021- 2022
Al Ahli Saudi Club FC
(Saudi Professional League)
Assistant Coach of Besnik Hasi
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2019-2021
Chelsea FC Women
(Women Super League)
Head of Performance in the staff of Emma Hayes
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2019
Eskisehirspor
(Turkey TFF First League)
Assistant Coach of Fuat Capa
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2018
Al Batin FC
(Saudi Professional League)
Assistant Coach of Frank Vercauteren
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2017-2018
Wellington Phoenix FC
(Australian Hyundai A-League)
Fitness Coach of Darije Kalezic
2017
APOEL FC
(Cypriot First Division)
Fitness Coach of Mario Been
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2014-2017
FC Krylia Sovetov Samara
(Premier league Russia)
Fitness/Assistant Coach of
Frank Vercauteren
2012-2013
Iran National Team
Fitness/Assistant Coach of Carlos Queiroz
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2011-2012
Al Jazeera FC
(Pro League, UAE)
Fitness/Assistant Coach of Frank Vercauteren
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2007-2011
KRC Genk
(Pro League Belgium)
Fitness Coach of Frank Vercauteren
Head of Fitness Academy
Assistant Coach U11, U16 & U17
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2006-2009
K Bilzerse VV (Regional)
Youth Academy Director
Quality label Dexia Footpass
Coach U9, U10, U11, U17
2005-2006
Oud Heverlee Leuven
(Second division)
Coach U7
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1990-2008
Player in Academy & first teams Bilzen VV, SK Tongeren, Kermt-Hasselt & Waltwilder VV
Working experience
Voetjebal België
(Play and learn concept for kids from 2 to 5 years old)
Ambassador
(2016-…)
World Football Academy
Instructor
(2013-…)
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BC Coaching & Consultancy
Consultant for Federations, Teams, Coaches and Players
(2009-…)
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Royal Belgian Football Association
Coach Educator: UEFA-C, UEFA-B, UEFA-A, UEFA-PRO
(2007-...)
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Voetbal Vlaanderen
Coach Educator: UEFA-C, UEFA-B, UEFA-A, UEFA-PRO
(2022-...)
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Flemish Football Association
(Topsport School Football in Genk)
Coach/Teacher
(2009-2010)
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PHL University College in Hasselt
Teacher & Practice Assistant (2009-2010)
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Secondary Education
(Bilzen, Beringen, Tongeren, …)
Physical Education Teacher
(2008-2009)
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University of Leuven
Football Coach University Team (Men & Women)
(2006-2009)
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Presentations & Lectures
International Symposium (VFV)
Team and Individual Periodisation Champions KRC Genk’
Belgium, Antwerp (2011)
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Medical Football Seminar (The Football Association of Norway)
'Periodisation in Football'
Norway, Oslo (2012)
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Clinic World Football Academy Belgium (WFA Belgium)
'Football Periodisation', 'Periodisation in a First Team' & 'Periodisation in an Academy'
Belgium, Bilzen-Haacht-Brussels-Deinze (2013-2015)
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Clinic WFA Belgium
'Periodisation in off-season and pre-season'
Belgium, Hasselt (2014)
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Clinic WFA Belgium
‘Periodisation during and after the winter break’
Belgium, Brussels (2014-2015)
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WFA Expert Meeting
‘Football Periodisation in Russian Culture’
Spain, Barcelona (2015)
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WFA Expert Meeting
‘Football Periodisation in a Foreign Culture’
United Arab Emirates, Dubai (2015)
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Clinic ‘Periodisation, Psychology and Management’ by WFA Belgium
‘Dealing with external factors to keep your team fit, fresh and injury free during the full season’
Belgium, Bilzen (2017)
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International Sports Congress Brussels (Football Knowledge Exchange)
‘Strength Training: an illusion in a training week?’
Belgium, Brussels (2017)
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1-Day Basic Course (WFA Belgium)
'Football Periodisation'
Belgium, Genk (2018)
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2-Day Advanced Course (WFA Belgium)
'Football Periodisation'
Belgium, Genk (2018)
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Global Sports Tech Talks
'Technology in Football'
Online - Colloseum (2020)
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Physical Coaches Belgium
Q&A
Online (2021)
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Swedish FA Footbal Fitness Course
'Role of the Fitness Coach, Performance System and Sustainability'
Sweden, Stockholm (2022)
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Football Congress
Poland, Warsaw (2023)
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Study Visit Scottish FA
Belgium, Brussels (2023)
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Coach Expert Clinics Turkish FA & Double Pass
'The Power of an Interdisciplinary Approach'
Turkey, Istanbul (2023)
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