Dries Van Meirhaeghe

Assistant Football Coach at STVV
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Kruishoutem, Flemish Region, Belgium, BE
Languages
  • Dutch Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • French Full professional proficiency
  • German Professional working proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • Deens Professional working proficiency
  • Italian Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • UEFA A License
    Football Association of Wales
    Jan, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • StatsBomb Modern Scouting & Data Driven Recruitment Course
    StatsBomb
    Jan, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • UEFA A License
    Royal Belgian Football Association
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • LongoMatch
    Longomatch
  • Hudl
    Hudl
  • Instat
    InStat Sport
  • Metrica Sports
    Metrica Sports
  • PowerBI
    PowerBI.tips
  • ProSoccer Data
    ProSoccerData
  • Provispo
    Provispo
  • Second Spectrum
    Second Spectrum
  • Spiideo
    Spiideo
  • SportsCode
    Sportscode
  • Stats Perform
    Stats Perform
  • StatsBomb
    StatsBomb
  • Wyscout
    Wyscout

Experience

    • Belgium
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Football Coach
      • Jun 2023 - Present

    • Belgium
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder & Managing Director
      • Aug 2020 - Present

      • Support Academy players to fulfil their physical potential • Help them to avoid injury throughout their development phase • Facilitate partnerships with professional sporting organizations • These include KAA Gent, Belgian FA, RSC Anderlecht, SK Beveren • Launch partnerships with professional club Academies • Implement enhanced physical training programs • Support Academy players to fulfil their physical potential • Help them to avoid injury throughout their development phase • Facilitate partnerships with professional sporting organizations • These include KAA Gent, Belgian FA, RSC Anderlecht, SK Beveren • Launch partnerships with professional club Academies • Implement enhanced physical training programs

    • Italy
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Scout
      • Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

      • Set up a database of players playing in Benelux region and France • Do so to enhance the club’s talent identification processes • Focus on the French, Belgian and Dutch professional leagues • Liaise with and maintain regular communication with the Recruitment Department • Do so regarding potential transfers of players who fit into the club’s profile for signings • Unearth youth academy talent within this specific region • Put forward player recommendations to the club • Set up a database of players playing in Benelux region and France • Do so to enhance the club’s talent identification processes • Focus on the French, Belgian and Dutch professional leagues • Liaise with and maintain regular communication with the Recruitment Department • Do so regarding potential transfers of players who fit into the club’s profile for signings • Unearth youth academy talent within this specific region • Put forward player recommendations to the club

    • Belgium
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Remote Set Piece Analyst
      • Mar 2023 - May 2023

      • Assisted and supported the coaching team • Conducted comprehensive analysis of their set pieces • Put forward recommendations to the coaches regarding set piece variations • Did so in their final games of the season • Conducted weekly meetings and presentations with the coaching staff Key Achievements ✓ Improved xG/corner from 0.035 to 0.09 ✓ Reduced XGA/corner from 0.043 to 0.028 in the first season ✓ Improved all xG(A) stats on set pieces in the second season ✓ Three goals on indirect free-kicks vs, KAS Eupen in May 2023 as an masterclass example Show less

    • Belgium
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • First Team Analyst
      • Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

      • Led weekly analysis sessions, including Opposition Analysis and Match Analysis • Also performed Set Piece Analysis and Individual Player Analysis • Meticulously prepared and led analysis sessions • Conducted thorough analysis of players through utilizing data and video-analysis processes • Contributed on matchdays through the delivery of half-time analysis presentations • Planned and led set-piece sessions and coaching with the U23 squad Key Achievements ✓ Created a weekly workflow for the Analysis Department ✓ Contributed to the professional development and education of Youth Academy Analysts ✓ Contributed to the U23 squad having a 50% set-piece goal ratio in relation to total goals scored ✓ Improved the statistics on set-piece goals for the 1st team compared to the 2021-2022 season Show less

    • Denmark
    • Spectator Sports
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Individual Development Coach
      • Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

      • Devised, formulated and implemented Individual Development Plans (IDP’s) for U17 to U19 players • Assisted and supported with the design and delivery of training sessions for the U17 to U19 squads • Planned, prepared and led individual coaching sessions with 1st team players • Supported the analysis, design and delivery of set-piece analysis and training sessions • Did so for U19 and 1st team squad • Contributed to the development of individual players through utilising analysis • This included physical data (StatsSport), match data (Wyscout), video analysis (SportsCode and Spiideo) • Led psychosocial screening processes with players to further their development • Held regular meetings with the players Key Achievements ✓ First coach to organize and implement individual training sessions for Academy and 1st team ✓ Performed a lead role in helping African and South American players to settle into the club ✓ Acted as translator for players and developed strong bonds and relationships with the players ✓ Introduced the IDP’s into the daily operations, for both Academy and 1st team players ✓ Contributed to the development of eight Academy players ✓ They progressed to make their debuts for the Denmark National Team at youth level Show less

    • Belgium
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Remote Set Piece Analyst
      • Feb 2022 - May 2022

    • Belgium
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • U13 to U18 Coach & U11 to U12 Coach Coordinator
      • Jan 2019 - May 2021

      • Performed a lead role in Academy activities, including scheduling, fitness and training • Provided holistic individual player guidance • Motivated the players with the slogan All About the Player • Designed and launched Individual Development Plans for the players • In conjunction with Academy coaches, prepared and implemented coaching sessions • Worked with the players on an individual basis and as a collective squad • Conducted analysis sessions with players to enhance their progression • Utilized data and video analysis • Contributed to the education and professional development of coaches • Set up development plans Key Achievements ✓ Contributed to the development of Luca Foubert ✓ He progressed through the Academy to the 1st team ✓ Implemented a creative framework for individual player development ✓ Organized and led a four-pillar development scheme for every player ✓ This included Psychosocial, Personality, Physical, Technical-Tactical points Show less

Education

  • Vlerick Business School
    Master of Business Administration (online)
    2023 - 2026
  • University of South Wales
    Master of Science in Advanced Performance Football Coaching
    2020 - 2023
  • Ghent University
    Master of Science in Movement Sciences; Specialisation Football Coaching
    2018 - 2020
  • Ghent University
    UEFA A license, Royal Belgian FA
    2018 - 2020
  • Ghent University
    UEFA B, Football
    2018 - 2018
  • Ghent University
    Bachelor's degree, Sport Sciences
    2015 - 2018
  • Sint-Jozefcollege Turnhout
    Grieks-Wiskunde
    2009 - 2015

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