The Play Inspire Unite Podcast is an interview series which features conversations with influential people from within Ontario Soccer and the Ontario Soccer membership.
Discussing issues which impact the province, it's designed to highlight the work of those who are showing us how to Play, Inspire and Unite others in our community.
Kris Van Der Haegen is the Director of Coach Education for the Belgian Football Association - FIFA's number one ranked men's team and a speaker at the upcoming Ontario Soccer Summit 2020.
Van Der Haegen is a UEFA Pro License Coach, Assistant Coach to the Belgian Women's national A team and has been one of the main architects of the elevation of Belgian football in recent years.
Watch how he discusses early and late stage development, explains why Belgium uses the 2v2 format and how they went from #66 in the world to #1 in the FIFA Men's rankings.
1:05 - Can you tell us about your path to your current role with the Belgium FA?
5:30 - How did the vision of change come about for the Belgium FA?
8:48 - How was the Belgium FA able to keep things in alignment during the early stages?
10:24 - Why is it important for coaches to keep their egos in check?
11:57 - What advice can you give to coaches when it comes to man-management?
14:24 - Why does Belgium use the 2v2 format to develop its players?
17:40 - What is the reasoning behind having early and late development teams within the Belgium FA?
22:17 - What can people expect from you at the Ontario Soccer Summit?
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