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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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PATRICK HORDIJK

PATRICK HORDIJK

Dubai,UAE

Summary

A passionate technical director, football coach, leader, head of youth development, with many years of experience in various positions. Experience, working with all age groups and strong believe that working with a plan and improve, develop, and analyze this plan daily is the key for success. Youth Development is a long-term development process where the vision is very important. Believe in the process and create the right learning environment for both players and coaches is essential. Inspiring and challenging the coaches and let them get the feeling of ownership of the strategy and philosophy of the club. Create one joint sense of direction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Technical Director

Al Wasl FC
Dubai, UAE
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Implementing a LTDP for the Youth Academy Sector
  • Coach Education
  • Scouting Analysis
  • Appraised and monitored technical staff performance to identify development opportunities
  • Developed technical documentation and resources to support learning and development.
  • Participated in implementation of organisational goals and strategic planning.

Club Technical Director

Al Ain FC
Al Ain
07.2020 - 06.2023
  • Assistant CEO - Supporting Club's Technical Committee - U21 Technical Supervisor - Scouting and Analysis 1st Team and U21 - Individual Development Program High Potential Players.

Technical Director

Al Ain FC
Al Ain, UAE
07.2017 - 06.2020
  • Established, re-organizing and managing development plan age groups U7-11 (season 2017/2018) - Established, re-organizing and managing development plan to U7-12 (Season 2018/2019) - Established, re-organizing and managing development plan to U7-13 (Season 2019/2020) - Established Coach Education Program.
  • Appraised and monitored technical staff performance to identify development opportunities and promote growth.
  • Participated in implementation of organisational goals and strategic planning.

Technical Director

Al Ittihad Football Academy
Jeddah
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Established and managing youth development plan U8-U15 - Established Coach Education Program - Established Scouting Program and Criteria.

Technical Director

Al Wahda Football Academy
Abu Dhabi
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Established, developed, protecting clubs training development philosophy age groups U12-U19 - Established game model according 1st team playing philosophy - Established scouting system and processes - Coach Education.

Ass. Technical Director - Technical Coordinator - Head Coach

Al Wahda Football Academy
Abu Dhabi
07.2012 - 06.2015
  • Establish Youth Development Plan U12/13/14/15 + assisting Technical Director with establishing clubs' philosophy - Technical Skill Coach - Established Technical Skill Program.

Head Coach U9 - U12

Al Ahli Jeddah
Jeddah
01.2009 - 06.2012
  • Head Coach of team born 2000-2001 - Assisting older age groups - Technical Skills Coach - Established technical plan fundamental development phase.

Co-owner

De Dordtse Voetbalschool
Dordrecht
01.2005 - 12.2010
  • Established and developed football school related to technical skill development - Co-Owner Technical Skill Soccer School (150 players) - Clinics (Inter)national professional and amateur academies - Youth Development Consultancy Professional and Amateur Clubs U8-18.

Technical Skills Coach

FC Utrecht Football School
Utrecht
08.2007 - 12.2008
  • Technical Skills Coach for younger age groups (U7-U12) - Football School and Satellite Clubs - Performed to improve level of technical abilities, accomplished talent flow to Elite Groups.

Technical Skills Coach

Various Amateur Clubs
Zwijndrecht
08.1998 - 12.2008
  • Individual or small group-based training sessions where emphasis was on technical abilities under pressure: passing, shooting, first touch, basic skills, feints, controlling 1v1 situations - Established and created awareness among clubs, importance of skill development phase.

Education

UEFA A: Football -

IFA - Ireland
07.2015 - 05.2017

UEFA B: Football - undefined

IFA - Ireland
07.2012 - 05.2013

Many Football and Management Related Courses: Football - Management - undefined

Various - Worldwide
07.2009 - 05.2022

UEFA C: Football - undefined

IFA - Ireland
07.2008 - 05.2009

Grassroot IFA Level 1: Football - undefined

IFA - Ireland
06.2008 - 05.2008

Skills

  • Leadership Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • KPI Management
  • Strategy Development
  • Team Collaboration
  • Process Orientated

Certification

  • Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport
  • Moves and Skills Course - Rene Meulensteen / SportPartners
  • Cruyff Football - Elite Youth Development
  • Skill Training Course - Technical Skill Development - La Liga Methodology - Dr. Hugo Blanco Pita
  • Match Analysis (Online Course)
  • Differential Learning System Level 1 (Online Course)
  • Tactical Periodization (Online Course)
  • Positional Play - Principles of play (Online Course)
  • Many Seminars and Workshops attended

References

On request

Languages

Dutch
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner

Timeline

Technical Director

Al Wasl FC
07.2023 - 06.2024

Club Technical Director

Al Ain FC
07.2020 - 06.2023

Technical Director

Al Ain FC
07.2017 - 06.2020

Technical Director

Al Ittihad Football Academy
07.2016 - 06.2017

Technical Director

Al Wahda Football Academy
07.2015 - 06.2016

UEFA A: Football -

IFA - Ireland
07.2015 - 05.2017

Ass. Technical Director - Technical Coordinator - Head Coach

Al Wahda Football Academy
07.2012 - 06.2015

UEFA B: Football - undefined

IFA - Ireland
07.2012 - 05.2013

Many Football and Management Related Courses: Football - Management - undefined

Various - Worldwide
07.2009 - 05.2022

Head Coach U9 - U12

Al Ahli Jeddah
01.2009 - 06.2012

UEFA C: Football - undefined

IFA - Ireland
07.2008 - 05.2009

Grassroot IFA Level 1: Football - undefined

IFA - Ireland
06.2008 - 05.2008

Technical Skills Coach

FC Utrecht Football School
08.2007 - 12.2008

Co-owner

De Dordtse Voetbalschool
01.2005 - 12.2010

Technical Skills Coach

Various Amateur Clubs
08.1998 - 12.2008
PATRICK HORDIJK