As a player he trained, played and asked his coach a question in passing at practice. Coaching turned out different: after his first Sunday game with the Bloemendaal women, ten players texted him on the Monday wanting feedback, which was why an experienced colleague had asked whether he had a decent phone plan. Meetings, individual talks and board conversations fill the week on top of running training. Watch the full masterclass: Teun de Nooijer on nurturing talent in field hockey.
