by Mark Zimmerman | Jul 15, 2014 | Professional, World Cup
An amazing three players from The Oranje make to highly prestigious Top Ten of the 2014 World Cup Castrol Index Rankings. The Castrol Index is an extremely rigorous process that assesses a player’s every move on the field. More here…
by Mark Zimmerman | Jul 10, 2014 | Professional, World Cup
The Dutch made it further than most expected, but now it’s time to work on bringing up the next group of players. A thing at which they excel. FIFA article here…
by Mark Zimmerman | Jul 10, 2014 | Professional, World Cup
This article by Brian Strauss of Planet Futbol on SI.com gives us a decent summary of Dutch Football over the last few years. Strauss points out that the Dutch are “renowned for their precision and comfort with the ball” and then goes on to say, correctly,...
by Mark Zimmerman | May 5, 2011 | Professional, Uncategorized, World Cup
Dutch Soccer Coach Frank De Boer talks with FIFA.com…… As the Amsterdam sun beats down on one of Ajax’s many pristine training pitches, ex-Netherlands defender Frank de Boer, complete with crossed arms and impenetrable stare, keeps a watchful eye on the...
by Mark Zimmerman | Mar 30, 2011 | Coaching, Junior Youth, Professional, Uncategorized
Johan Cruyff has caused several Board Members at Ajax to resign as a result of his recent recommendations. Cruyff has always been a very opinionated man and surely he has his own vision of how fabled Ajax F.C. can regain its stature in world soccer. More...
by Mark Zimmerman | Nov 8, 2010 | Coaching, Junior Youth, Professional, Senior Youth, Small-Sided Games, Training
Interesting article from the NY Times about the Ajax Youth Academy in Holland. Gives an inside look at the “how” and “why” it is able to develop world-class players. It also compares it to the approach of other countries including the U.S. More...
