A highly respected football professional with over 40 years of experience across playing, coaching, and academy leadership within the European football landscape. He brings a rare depth of insight that blends traditional football values with modern, holistic player development principles.
His experience spans grassroots, elite youth, and senior football, with a proven track record in long-term player development, coach education, and academy building. He is recognised for an integrated approach that develops not only technically and tactically proficient players, but also physically robust, mentally resilient, and socially grounded individuals.
He has worked extensively within European football cultures, adapting methodologies across different countries, football philosophies, and development systems. Jan has a deep understanding of UEFA-aligned coaching frameworks, age-specific development models, and the transition pathways from academy to professional football.
Head of Coach Development
Head of Youth Development
Head of Coaching
Head of Individual Player Development
First Team Assistant Coach & Opposition Analyst
Head of Football Development
Academy Manager
Soccer Coach