Category: Jacques Column

Jacques Jewels: Mental toughness a messy issue Recent research shows that one in three professional footballers has been struggling during the active career with mental problems. Especially after a serious injury or sporting disappointment. We ...

Jacques Column: Importance of captain in hockey team The vital steps involved in team preparation goes like this: The basic team is ready, the tactic part is finished. The next step is: Who is the ...

The gold that is not for sale, value is lifetime. The men of hockey coach Max Caldas go for gold in Rio. Caldas makes a new wind blowing. He demands full commitment. Every Monday, Tuesday ...

Holiday Column ‘Jewels from Jacques’ by Jacques Brinkman for Stick2hockey.com In my last column I discussed about paying attention to growing grassroot. In addition to the development of congenital talent, the second most important quality ...

Top level sport begins in the cradle Column ‘Jewels from Jacques’ by Jacques Brinkmann for stick2hockey.com All arrows on the youth! An excellent, innovative youth training is crucial to win top tournaments. And that certainly ...

Successful hockey Olympian from The Netherlands, celebrated Author and acclaimed Coach, Jacques Brinkmann will be writing exclusive column ‘JEWELS FROM JACQUES’ for stick2hockey.com. The column will seek to provide perspective glimpse in to the global ...