Jan is recognised as a mentor and builder who brings direction, clarity, and stability to football environments at every stage of development.
Jan is recognised as a mentor and builder who brings direction, clarity, and stability to football environments at every stage of development.
Holistic Football Consultant | Youth & Academy Development | Elite Player Pathways, Education & Life Skills | UEFA Youth Specialist
With over 40 years across European professional football, Jan van Loon works with clubs, academies, and football leaders who want more than short-term results. He helps build systems that develop better players, stronger coaches, and healthier football environments.
Jan offers bespoke consulting and mentoring, shaped around the realities of each organization.
His experience spans grassroots, elite youth, and senior football, with a proven track record in long-term player development, coach education, and academy building.
As Head of Coach Development at Ubuntu Sports, Jan van Loon leads the education, mentoring, and professional growth of coaches within a values-driven, people-first environment.
At JSW Bengaluru FC, Jan van Loon led the club’s youth development strategy across all academy age groups, building structured player pathways aligned with the first-team philosophy.
As Head of Coaching at FC Utrecht, Jan van Loon was responsible for shaping the club’s coaching philosophy and development across the academy.
Designed and delivered personalized development programs across the academy and first-team pathway, aligning technical, tactical, physical, and psychological growth with the club’s playing philosophy.
Working closely with coaching, performance, medical, and education teams, I ensure an integrated approach to maximizing each player’s potential—grounded in clarity, consistency, and trust in the development process.
