Education
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
(Expected in 2024)
UniNettuno University
Master in Business Administration (MBA, 2022)
Longford International College
Thesis: "An exploration of the dynamic capabilities and innovation of a football organisation to be successful on and off the pitch."
Master in Sport Science and Physical Education (MSc, 2007)
University of Leuven
UEFA A (2010)
Royal Belgian Football Association
Certification
As a lifelong student of the game, it’s a passion to continuously improve myself on and off the pitch.
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.
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.
Coaching experience
2024-...
US Women National Team
Program Director in the staff of Emma Hayes
2023-2024
Chelsea FC Women
(Women Super League)
Head of Performance in the staff of Emma Hayes
2023
UAE Olympic Team
Performance Manager in the staff of Denis Silva Puig.
2021- 2022
Al Ahli Saudi Club FC
(Saudi Professional League)
Assistant Coach of Besnik Hasi
2019-2021
Chelsea FC Women
(Women Super League)
Head of Performance in the staff of Emma Hayes
2019
Eskisehirspor
(Turkey TFF First League)
Assistant Coach of Fuat Capa
2018
Al Batin FC
(Saudi Professional League)
Assistant Coach of Frank Vercauteren
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
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
2011-2012
Al Jazeera FC
(Pro League, UAE)
Fitness/Assistant Coach of Frank Vercauteren
2007-2011
KRC Genk
(Pro League Belgium)
Fitness Coach of Frank Vercauteren
Head of Fitness Academy
Assistant Coach U11, U16 & U17
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
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-…)
BC Coaching & Consultancy
Consultant for Federations, Teams, Coaches and Players
(2009-…)
Royal Belgian Football Association
Coach Educator: UEFA-C, UEFA-B, UEFA-A, UEFA-PRO
(2007-...)
Voetbal Vlaanderen
Coach Educator: UEFA-C, UEFA-B, UEFA-A, UEFA-PRO
(2022-...)
Flemish Football Association
(Topsport School Football in Genk)
Coach/Teacher
(2009-2010)
PHL University College in Hasselt
Teacher & Practice Assistant (2009-2010)
Secondary Education
(Bilzen, Beringen, Tongeren, …)
Physical Education Teacher
(2008-2009)
University of Leuven
Football Coach University Team (Men & Women)
(2006-2009)
Presentations & Lectures
International Symposium (VFV)
Team and Individual Periodisation Champions KRC Genk’
Belgium, Antwerp (2011)
Medical Football Seminar (The Football Association of Norway)
'Periodisation in Football'
Norway, Oslo (2012)
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)
Clinic WFA Belgium
'Periodisation in off-season and pre-season'
Belgium, Hasselt (2014)
Clinic WFA Belgium
‘Periodisation during and after the winter break’
Belgium, Brussels (2014-2015)
WFA Expert Meeting
‘Football Periodisation in Russian Culture’
Spain, Barcelona (2015)
WFA Expert Meeting
‘Football Periodisation in a Foreign Culture’
United Arab Emirates, Dubai (2015)
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)
International Sports Congress Brussels (Football Knowledge Exchange)
‘Strength Training: an illusion in a training week?’
Belgium, Brussels (2017)
1-Day Basic Course (WFA Belgium)
'Football Periodisation'
Belgium, Genk (2018)
2-Day Advanced Course (WFA Belgium)
'Football Periodisation'
Belgium, Genk (2018)
Global Sports Tech Talks
'Technology in Football'
Online - Colloseum (2020)
Physical Coaches Belgium
Q&A
Online (2021)
Swedish FA Footbal Fitness Course
'Role of the Fitness Coach, Performance System and Sustainability'
Sweden, Stockholm (2022)
Football Congress
Poland, Warsaw (2023)
Study Visit Scottish FA
Belgium, Brussels (2023)
Coach Expert Clinics Turkish FA & Double Pass
'The Power of an Interdisciplinary Approach'
Turkey, Istanbul (2023)