Netherlands:

netherlands 6884aef1c84a2 - Netherlands: - In the past, Jorge Nolte (50) was at the helm of Klein Zwitserland. Since November, he has been national coach of "big" Switzerland. Although you can hardly put it that way, since the entire Swiss field hockey population has almost as many field hockey players as the club from The Hague. On Sunday, Nolte begins his first big test as national coach: the European Championship for B countries, in Poland.

In the past, Jorge Nolte (50) was at the helm of Klein Zwitserland. Since November, he has been national coach of “big” Switzerland. Although you can hardly put it that way, since the entire Swiss field hockey population has almost as many field hockey players as the club from The Hague. On Sunday, Nolte begins […]

Netherlands: Back to 2016: Jonas de Geus’ solo at the U18 European Championships

netherlands back to 2016 jonas de geus solo at the u18 european championships 6884062855a13 - Netherlands: Back to 2016: Jonas de Geus' solo at the U18 European Championships - This week we dig into the section 'Green as grass' every day in our archives, looking for the first flashes of class among the current generation of internationals, then still with a young head. In this fifth and final installment, we conclude with Jonas de Geus, midfielder of Kampong. In 2016, he guided Oranje U18 to the European Championship final in Cork, Ireland. He then came on the radar of national coach Max Caldas. The still only 18-year-old De Geus, together with Derck de Vilder, formed the defining duo in the midfield of Oranje U18 at the youth EC in Cork. For the parents of the eighteen youth internationals who traveled with them, it is a feast for the eyes. National coach Bas Bruin even calls it 'the best midfield of the tournament'.

This week we dig into the section ‘Green as grass‘ every day in our archives, looking for the first flashes of class among the current generation of internationals, then still with a young head. In this fifth and final installment, we conclude with Jonas de Geus, midfielder of Kampong. In 2016, he guided Oranje U18 […]

FIH Pro-League: Thrilling Men’s Clashes from FIH Hockey Pro League 2024‑25

fih pro league thrilling mens clashes from fih hockey pro league 2024e2809125 688348f3d8163 - FIH Pro-League: Thrilling Men’s Clashes from FIH Hockey Pro League 2024‑25 - As the sixth edition of the Men’s FIH Hockey Pro League unfolded between 30 November 2024 and 29 June 2025, hockey fans were treated to a season packed with razor-thin margins and late‑game drama aplenty. Relive some of the standout matches that had spectators on the edge of their seats and watch the complete highlights on Watch.Hockey!

As the sixth edition of the Men’s FIH Hockey Pro League unfolded between 30 November 2024 and 29 June 2025, hockey fans were treated to a season packed with razor-thin margins and late‑game drama aplenty. Relive some of the standout matches that had spectators on the edge of their seats and watch the complete highlights on Watch.Hockey! […]

Hoofdklasse: Goalkeeper Guus van Holten to Schaerweijde

Schaerweijde has strengthened with goalkeeper Guus van Holten, who comes over from Rotterdam. The club writes: ‘Guus is known as someone who always works hard, does not give up easily and is always ready to help, whether it is an extra training session or something outside. This mentality has taken him far.’ Van Holten is […]

Netherlands:

netherlands 6882b4cba39a2 - Netherlands: - Every day this week in the section 'As green as grass' we dig into our archives, looking for the first flashes of class in the current generation of internationals, then still with a young head. In this fourth installment: Kampong midfielder Eline Jansen. As a player of Kampong MB1, she claimed the lead role in the 2020 NK Zaal final, against Rotterdam MB1. With two goals and two assists.The current ten-time international will only be fifteen years old on February 8, 2020, during the NK Zaal. But the few thousand spectators in the Topsportcentrum in Rotterdam notice very little. The small midfielder stands out - figuratively speaking - head and shoulders above the rest.

Every day this week in the section ‘As green as grass‘ we dig into our archives, looking for the first flashes of class in the current generation of internationals, then still with a young head. In this fourth installment: Kampong midfielder Eline Jansen. As a player of Kampong MB1, she claimed the lead role in […]

Hoofdklasse: Hurley promotes two talents from own youth program

Hurley has strengthened their selection with two players from their own youth program: Floor van Gorkum and Livia Otto. The 17-year-old Van Gorkum already played a few minutes in the Tulp Hoofdklasse last season and regularly trained with the first team. Goalkeeper Otto came to Hurley via HIC and played in the spotlight with the […]

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