Van Der Laan

[tsproston]

I notice he has a coaching school in Canada! CV looks good.

http://www.rvdlsoccer.com/about/aboutus.html

 

Far cry from ********* in westbury tavern!

 

Fair play. Wonder if he could send some talent our way?

[JOHNNYAITCH]

"Robin developed through the excellent youth Academy system in

Holland, with the world renowned “total football” philosophies from

the Dutch."

 

where he enjoyed a creditable time as one of the best ball boys around

 

" This soccer education has given him the tools to progress

into the professional game as a player (14 years in both Holland and

England, which included playing in the English Premier League) as

well as a coach."

 

Has developed an admirable capacity for beer

 

" These philosophies have flourished in the Academy system in the UK."

 

Likes a drink with the young uns as well

 

" As an UEFA “A” license Coach he was fortunate enough to find a perfect fit for his beliefs on how soccer should

be played, with Manchester United."

 

Cheating, diving, Fergie time are essential

 

" They also have a “total football” philosophy but have their focus of player development even more on the fast, exciting attacking soccer and dominating the 1v1 situations all over the field."

 

Especially when 1v1 with he ref..preferably mv1

 

" Heading into his 5th year with Manchester United Soccer Schools and although having moved permanently to Canada to start his own soccer schools, he has retained his role as International Head Coach and coach mentor on a part-time basis."

 

Moyes raves about me

 

" This position has given him the chance to travel all over the world and coach youth from many different backgrounds and cultures."

 

Haven't quite hacked it anywhere yet so keep moving on

 

" It has also given him a great insight on the different ways of coaching and playing soccer in different parts of the world. "

 

Especially his time in Boslem under Johnnie Rudge

 

Good luck to him

[paultvale]

One of the best ball boys around! That`s sold him to me.

[robf]

I contacted him through the coaching school for an interview. I was most surprised when I rang the number expecting a receptionist/secretary and got through straight to the man himself. He's a smashing fella and obviously loved his time at Vale. The interview can be read here:

 

http://www.onevalefan.co.uk/site/van-der-laan-time-vale-park/

[ELDERBEZZA]

I contacted him through the coaching school for an interview. I was most surprised when I rang the number expecting a receptionist/secretary and got through straight to the man himself. He's a smashing fella and obviously loved his time at Vale. The interview can be read here:

 

http://www.onevalefan.co.uk/site/van-der-laan-time-vale-park/

Spot on robf!He was in Lorne Street stand earlier in season and I managed to have a few words with him .Top man and loved by all at Vale:yes: