Royal Netherlands Soccer Federation (KNVB) Coaches Tour 2024

A few weekends ago our annual Royal Netherlands Soccer Federation (KNVB) Coaches Tour 2024 took place again. We offer this 5-days soccer tour for free every year to all our customers and partners as a thank you for being a loyal customer. More than 50 people attended the various program items of this incentive tour.  

Friday morning, we started with a short visit to the city of Amsterdam followed by a classroom session of AFC Ajax. Their staff informed us about the development of their club and the success they had in the past decades. After this the entire group went to Zeist where all participants were accommodated at the same accommodation the Dutch National Teams are staying. After dinner the first KNVB classroom session took place.

The second day kicked off with another KNVB education classroom session. In the afternoon the group continued to Arnhem and were welcomed by the Vitesse youth staff. After visiting and observing some of the youth games,  The Vitesse staff educated the group about their unique online system. We continued to downtown Arnhem where the group was treated to a Dutch Indonesian Buffet style dinner. After dinner, the group visited the pro game of Vitesse vs. FC Twente.

The 3rd day started with another KNVB education classroom session. Late morning the group continued to Eindhoven – to the PSV Eindhoven stadium. After arrival the group was welcomed by Earnie Stewart – Director of Football - where participants had the opportunity to ask him questions. Before entering the stadium, all the participants were treated by a typical Brabant lunch. The game itself was very exciting and ended in a tie. After the game all coaches continued to Zeist for a farewell dinner, presentation of Certificates of Participation and closing Q&A.

Premier International Tours wants to thank all people involved in this tour; the KNVB and its staff as well as the staff of Vitesse, Ajax and PSV Eindhoven.