To guarantee the Dutch way of coaching; all of our coaches are licensed and extensively trained by the Royal Dutch Football Federation (KNVB). We select our coaches for their ability to teach and their passion for the game. Our professional coaches are well known for their care and interaction with the players. All Dutch Soccer School staff members are fluent in English.
Bernard Hartog - Director and Head Instructor
- UEFA "B" License Holder and Futsal Coach III Diploma
- More then 14 years of coaching experience with all youth ages
- Current Maryland ODP Head Coach
- Current Varsity Boys Head Coach at Glenelg Country School (Ellicott City, MD)
- Former player at SGV (KNVB 2nd Division) and ZHS Futsal (KNVB 1st Division)
Hans van Zutphen
- UEFA "A" License Holder
- Former Professional player at Top Oss (Dutch First Division)
- Over 25 years of youth coaching experience with several Dutch clubs, including professional clubs FC Eindhoven, FC Dortrecht, Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax Amsterdam
- Former KNVB Academy Instructor
- Certified Coerver Specialist
Rene Bakhuis
- UEFA "A" License Holder
- Former professional player at Heracles Almelo (Dutch Eredivisie)
- Former youth coach at proffesional clubs Heracles Almelo and FC Groningen
- Former Head Coach at Urk, Heerenveen and Drachtster Boys
- Current Head Coach of Genemuiden ("KNVB Hoofdklasse")
Jeroen van Hoesel
- UEFA "B" License Holder
- Former player at professional club Haarlem (Dutch First Division)
- Former youth coach at professional club Haarlem
- Current Coaching Director at Holland's oldest soccer club, Royal HFC
- Has visited and studied the youth academies of Manchester United, PSV and Ajax
- Current Director of Sportfever (after school sports)
Marco Sanders
- UEFA "B" License Holder
- Current youth coach and coordinator at proffesional club BV Veendam
- Certified Meulensteen Specialist
- Head Coach at many KNVB and Dutch Soccer School camps
