Ajax Coach Development Weekend comes to Ireland !!

The FCAI have launched the Ajax Coach Development Weekend, taking place on 27th-28th May 2011 at the Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield, Co Meath, offering local trainer coaches the unique opportunity to learn from some of the best academy coaches in Europe!

The weekend is open to all levels of coaches and guarantees that there will be something for everyone. Trainer coaches who attend the weekend can expect the most up to date information with regards to youth football developments, exciting Ajax exercises, challenging lectures and a healthy dialogue between instructors and attendees. The coaches can look

forward to a mix of practical sessions and presentations on topics including the Ajax athletics skills program, goal keeping sessions, coach career insights and much more.

The Ajax Youth Development Concept will be the basis of all teaching over the weekend. Their philosophy is heavily based on the following areas; discipline, education, speed training, sprints and player development. Coaches who attend the Ajax Coach Development Weekend can expect to learn about the Ajax Youth Development Concept in detail. Ajax has been voted the best youth academy in Europe in 2010, local coaches who attend will really be learning from the very best Europe has to offer!

Arnold Muhren
Former Manchester United Midfielder and Dutch International

Meet Former Manchester United Great Arnold Muhren

Former Manchester United player and Ajax trainer coach, Arnold Muhren is making the visit to Ireland for Ajax’s Coach Development weekend, along with the Ajax Consultancy team goalkeeper specialist, Jan Splinter, martial arts specialist, Ronald Joorse and Youth Academy Coach, Eddie Van Schaick. Eddie commented, “As Ajax has been voted the best Youth Academy in Europe, through the Coach Development weekend in Ireland we aim to present the world renowned Ajax method of training, its philosophy and consistent approach of educating youngsters. Winning games is secondary, we are able to provide simple training solutions for youth trainers and coaches of all levels.”

FCAI commented, “We are delighted to be welcoming the Ajax coaching team back to Ireland, we have facilitated a number of Ajax coaching clinics to date and we have been overwhelmed by the feedback from each event. We decided this time we would bring across more coaches who specialise in specific areas of the game, to teach local coaches on this two day course.”

Booking Information

The Ajax coaching clinic is bound to book out quickly so act now to secure your place for the weekend.

For further information or to book your place please contact colin@thefcai.com or call 0044 7702823700. Special discounts for group bookings are available. The Johnstown House Hotel is also offering special discounts for coaches attending the Ajax seminar, please contact the FCAI for further details.

You can download a copy of the brochure here:
FCAI Website

Eddie Van Schaick

Ronald Joorse