Review of Makkum Football Club

 

Submitted by Jeroen Adema, v.v. Makkum

The Makkum Football Association (v.v. Makkum) is celebrating its 78th anniversary this year. Social activities are highly valued in our village on the IJsselmeer, which has approximately 3,500 inhabitants. Ten percent of the Makkum population is involved in football in one way or another. With around 285 playing members, the club is represented in all areas.

Due to our regional role, it is important to create a safe and warm environment where social interaction and team spirit are paramount. Where we teach children to work together, form friendships, and respect others, regardless of their background or skills. Where we help them build self-confidence, develop leadership skills, and cope with challenges and setbacks. All based on the fundamental principle that you do this together and with joy.

VV Makkum aims to support the personal goals of youth players and coaches. For some, this is enjoyment, for others, it is achieving the highest possible football level.

Therefore, since the 2022/23 season, we have been offering training sessions through the feeton method: players enjoy football more and develop their potential 'playfully'. What we appreciate is that as a coach, you are relieved of the content and can focus on coaching. You spend less time preparing and can work structurally on the development of your players. As with many clubs, a willing parent often leads the group, especially for the younger youth. These - often inexperienced - coaches can provide varied and structured training sessions throughout the football season without having to prepare and think of everything themselves. But even as an experienced coach, you can find fulfillment; for instance, you can compile training sessions according to your needs and incorporate them into a periodization that aligns with the club's football vision.

Our coaches are very satisfied with the coaching app, especially due to the platform's user-friendliness. The exercises are all clearly explained in the app. This means that coaches not only save time but can also rely on well-developed training sessions tailored to the age and developmental stage of their players. They spend less time organizing exercises and can pay more attention to their players. This greatly enhances the enjoyment!