Raymond Verheijen (born 23 November 1971) is a Dutch professional football coach.
He wrote a book called Complete Handbook of Conditioning for Soccer.
He has been a member of the coaching staff of the national teams at three World Cups and three European Championships, with Netherlands, and South Korea and Russia, who were both managed by Guus Hiddink at the times of the appointments.
He has also worked with a number of European club sides, including Barcelona of Spain, Zenit Saint Petersburg of Russia, English teams Chelsea F.C and Manchester City, and Australian team Brisbane Roar. He has also been a personal fitness coach to Craig Bellamy during his spells at Manchester City and Cardiff City, and advised Bayern Munich about the fitness of Arjen Robben.
Primarily a fitness coach, Verheijen has publicly criticised the training methods of a number of English teams, such as London-based clubs Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as former club Manchester City. Earlier in his career, Verheijen publicly criticised the coaching methods of Dutch team Feyenoord, but returned there to advise on pre-season build up in July 2011.
In July 2013, he criticised the training methods of new Manchester United manager David Moyes and his coaches after an injury suffered to countryman Robin van Persie during pre-season training. He claimed Moyes was a “dinosaur” and that Van Persie had been “overtrained”. Vermeijen had previously made “scathing remarks” when news broke of Moyes’ appointment in May. In December 2013, following further muscle injuries to Van Persie, Verheijen again criticised the training methods of Moyes, saying that, with regards to the overtraining he had detailed in July, that “you don’t have to be Einstein to understand that is gambling”.
Raymond Verheijen’s English language version of “Football Periodisation“, one of the most eagerly anticipated books in the history of football coaching, is now available on limited release.
In 1995 Coach Verheijen developed his university thesis into the book ‘Conditioning for Soccer’ which then became the coach education book of the Dutch FA (KNVB). Verheijen’s second book ‘Periodisation in Football’ was published in Holland in 2008. A seminal work, this book has transformed the training methods of many coaches around the world, with many more eagerly awaiting an English language version.
Finally, this book exists.
Translated and updated, “Football Periodisation” has received critical acclaim from giants in the coaching world;
“A ground breaking approach that can benefit anyone who loves the game” Guus Hiddink
“A tailor-made working method” Louis van Gaal
“A method that leads to fewer injuries” Dick Advocaat
The official launch was held at the World Football Academy Expert Meeting in South Africa, 21st June 2014 with a presentation to Coach Verheijen’s mentor from the start of his career – Bert van Lingen.
Describing how he felt about making this presentation, Verheijen said “This was one of the most special moments in my career”.
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Raymond Verheijen (born 23 November 1971) is a Dutch professional football coach.
He wrote a book called Complete Handbook of Conditioning for Soccer.
He has been a member of the coaching staff of the national teams at three World Cups and three European Championships, with Netherlands, and South Korea and Russia, who were both managed by Guus Hiddink at the times of the appointments.
He has also worked with a number of European club sides, including Barcelona of Spain, Zenit Saint Petersburg of Russia, English teams Chelsea F.C and Manchester City, and Australian team Brisbane Roar. He has also been a personal fitness coach to Craig Bellamy during his spells at Manchester City and Cardiff City, and advised Bayern Munich about the fitness of Arjen Robben.
Primarily a fitness coach, Verheijen has publicly criticised the training methods of a number of English teams, such as London-based clubs Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as former club Manchester City. Earlier in his career, Verheijen publicly criticised the coaching methods of Dutch team Feyenoord, but returned there to advise on pre-season build up in July 2011.
In July 2013, he criticised the training methods of new Manchester United manager David Moyes and his coaches after an injury suffered to countryman Robin van Persie during pre-season training. He claimed Moyes was a “dinosaur” and that Van Persie had been “overtrained”. Vermeijen had previously made “scathing remarks” when news broke of Moyes’ appointment in May. In December 2013, following further muscle injuries to Van Persie, Verheijen again criticised the training methods of Moyes, saying that, with regards to the overtraining he had detailed in July, that “you don’t have to be Einstein to understand that is gambling”.
“Football Periodisation” Published in English
World Football Academy USA
http://worldfootballacademyusa.com/2014/06/25/football-periodisation-published-english-2/
Raymond Verheijen’s English language version of “Football Periodisation“, one of the most eagerly anticipated books in the history of football coaching, is now available on limited release.
In 1995 Coach Verheijen developed his university thesis into the book ‘Conditioning for Soccer’ which then became the coach education book of the Dutch FA (KNVB). Verheijen’s second book ‘Periodisation in Football’ was published in Holland in 2008. A seminal work, this book has transformed the training methods of many coaches around the world, with many more eagerly awaiting an English language version.
Finally, this book exists.
Translated and updated, “Football Periodisation” has received critical acclaim from giants in the coaching world;
“A ground breaking approach that can benefit anyone who loves the game” Guus Hiddink
“A tailor-made working method” Louis van Gaal
“A method that leads to fewer injuries” Dick Advocaat
The official launch was held at the World Football Academy Expert Meeting in South Africa, 21st June 2014 with a presentation to Coach Verheijen’s mentor from the start of his career – Bert van Lingen.
Describing how he felt about making this presentation, Verheijen said “This was one of the most special moments in my career”.