Feyenoord Rotterdam remains one of the most successful clubs in the Netherlands with a youth system that has developed top talent that competes at the international level. However, hopes of success do not begin with reaching for trophies at the professional ranks but rather at the youth levels of all clubs.
“Listen, visualize and go look at the way other clubs are doing it, then get all of the information and create your own style because it could be sustainable for years.”
What we try to provide in our partnerships with youth soccer clubs or federations is why we do things. Allowing people to understand the reasons why specific actions need to be taken empowers them to think for themselves and own that process which is at the core of the teachings. During its coaching session, Feyenoord will share this knowledge in order for coaches and club administrators to develop an extension of the Dutch club’s own philosophy for developing soccer players.
“We hope all these coaches come together and pick each other’s brains and inspire one another, because everyone can learn something from eachother or have a different perspective that we haven’t really thought about.”
