Generation adidas international is proud to present this unique opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of Dutch soccer methodology. As one of the most decorated football cultures in Europe, the Dutch and the Ajax club have always been well-known for development of the ‘total football’ methodology and have advanced the careers of many youth players into the professional level, at some of the largest clubs in Europe. Generation adidas international has secured 2 veteran coaches who have been coaching for over 10 years at Ajax. These coaches led by Eddie Van Schaick are coming to the USA to conduct coaching education sessions and share the development methodologies they have learned over their coaching careers.
Former Ajax youth consultant, Eddie van Schaick along with his staff will be sharing their training methodology that will help enhance your own youth program. This event will appeal to academy staff, directors of coaching, academy coaches, speed and agility trainers, and more.
The program will include many on the field exercises and guided instruction for:
- How to create a proper learning environment
- Warm up techniques that prepare mental and physical awareness
- Ways to gauge players receptivity
- Drill succession for player development
- Speed, Agility & Quickness
VENUE
Day 1: 6PM to 9PM
Day 2: 10AM to 4:30PM
Location: Adidas North American Headquarters - soccer field - in Portland, OR - directions
All partcipants receive free entry to Adidas Employee Store for 50% off merchandise
NOTE: Attendees are allowed to split attendance for both days with another colleague without needing to purchase an extra ticket.
INSTRUCTORS
Eddie van Schaick
Eddie’s 25 year career in football has taken him around the world – studying, coaching and directing youth clubs. Eddie understands the American youth soccer system like no other, as he spent 4 years as the coaching director of the Richmond Kickers in the late 90’s. From 2004-2005, he established a Youth Football Development Program for the Qatar FA and Olympic committee. In 2006 he took directorship of Youth Programs and was U17 Coach at FK Almaty, in Kazakhstan (PL). Eddie joined Ajax in 2007, where he coached the U12 Academy team for two seasons and embedded himself in Ajax’s Academy life. After coaching, he has been tasked by Ajax to utilize his international relations in promoting the methods of the Ajax Academy abroad. He has delivered presentations, courses, and youth camps, to national bodies and clubs in several countries since he took on this role.
Renaldo Landburg
Renaldo is a former Track & Field athlete and a soccer player. In the 80’s, he also completed his education at the Central Institute of Sports Instructors and specialized in running, coordination and fitness techniques in soccer. He spend most of the 90’s spreading his knowledge as an instructor in speed and coordination at various soccer clubs throughout the Netherlands. He also hosted many successful clinics and training courses during this time. In 2004 it was Louis van Gaal and Danny Blind who recruited Renaldo to become the Speed, Coordination and Physical Trainer for the Ajax youth academy. He briefly left Ajax to become the Physical Coordinator for a youth soccer academy in Saudi Arabia. He returned in 2014 where he now is the Physical trainer of the Ajax Women’s team. He also joins Eddie as an Ajax Consultant to continue spreading his knowledge to other clubs and coaches abroad.
ITINERARY
Day 1:
6:00-6:30 pm Practical Warm Up Exercises (tag- & running games)
6:30-7:00 pm Practical Technical Exercises-1
7:00-7:15 pm Q and A
7:15-7:45 pm Practical Running Technique
7:45-8:15 pm Practical Technical Exercises-2
8:15-9:00 pm Discussion + Q&A (on the field)
Day 2:
10:00-10:30 am Practical Footwork and Reaction Exercises
10:30-11:00 am Practical Passing & Receiving / First touch
11:00-11:30 am Practical Flexibility, Strength & Core Stability
11:30-12:00 pm Practical Positional Play
12:00-02:00 pm Lunch
02:00-02:45 pm Practical Change of Direction Exercises
02:45-03:30 pm Practical 1vs1
03:30-04:30 pm Conclusion, Evaluation Program + Certificate of Participation
DELIVERABLES
These documents will be delivered to all participants electronically, directly following the event
- Philosophy of Training
- Trainer-Coach Education (methodology)
- Long Term Athlete Development
- Athlete Development 6-12 years old
- 7vs7, 9vs9, 11vs11
- Positional Play Exercises
- ABC Form (internal Scouting)
- Goalkeeper Form (external Scouting)
- Player Form (external Scouting)
- General differences teaching Boys and Girls
For more information please contact our Event Coordinator directly at piet.nguyen@gmail.com
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