Staff
Please get to know our staff. These are the trainers you will meet in our summer camps and other Hofpro events.
Walter Groen
49 years old, Netherlands
Viktor Árpád Lovász
25 years old, Hungary
Péter Balázs
33 years old, Hungary
My name is Walter and I consider myself a 'life long student of the game'. No matter how much you know about it, there is always more to find out.
I was born in Holland, but since 2008 I am connected to Hungary as well, and since 2010 I live in Budapest.
Football is my sport. I played it when I was younger, until injuries forced me to stop. For almost 20 seasons I am a football coach/trainer.
Education:
Frans Hoek goalkeeping training
Meulensteen (technical training)
UEFA B
Experience:
Over the last 20 years I trained all age groups from U6 to seniors, both boys and girls.
For several years I was the technical manager in my amateur club in Holland.
I set up a football school in my amateur club, and was headcoach in another football school for mulitple years.
In Hungary, I worked as a youth trainer for 5 years in Ferencvaros, now in Budapest Honvéd.
Hello, my name is Péter, and I was born in Budapest in 1983. Since I am a kid I love playing football.
I finished my studies at Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences of Semmelweis University as a PE teacher, and also as a football trainer.
My football trainer career started in 2007 at Vasas SC. Now I work in Ferencváros TC as the head coach of U10.
My favourite football club is FC Barcelona, and the best player, who playes now is Lionel Messi.
2016 will be my 6th year as trainer for Hofpro. I hope to see you in the summercamps (again).
Balage Pitőr ;)
My name is Viktor. I am a student at the University of Physical Education (TF).
Football is the best game there is. I am a player for more then 15 years now. I am also an official referee, and a trainer/coach.
As I am always looking for more knowledge about football, I got to know Hofpro. I am very curious about the Dutch style of playing, and how to teach that to young players.
I am looking forward to meet you all in the camps (or with other activities) and have a lot of fun together.
Alistair Gibson
28 years old, England, UK
Hello,
I am Alastair a football coach from Durham in the UK. I am 28 years old and have been involved in football for most of my life either playing, coaching or supporting.
I have been playing football since I was old enough to walk at many different levels in England from junior 5v5 in local leagues to Northern League 11v11 (semi-pro) as an adult and spending some time inbetween at some clubs.
When Im not playing football I am usually coaching or watching, it is my biggest passion in life.
The skills and values you can learn from a football team can be carried to a lot of aspects of life young or old which is part of the reason I love it so much, the different emotions that can be experienced even in just 1 game can be quiet surreal weather that is playing or watching (as a Manchester United fan I can testify for this).
Simon Craymer
18 years old, UK
Rob le Feber
44 years old, NL
Simon Craymer
18 years old, UK
Hi Everyone!
My name is Simon and I come from an English family, although I have lived most of my life in Hungary.
I’m 18 years old and am studying at the University of Physical Education(TF).
The best team sport we have at the moment is football. I have played football ever since I was just a kid. For as long as I remember, I have been a Manchester United fan because I enjoy their fast-paced game.
The Netherlands also represent a fast moving game. I am excited to work for Hofpro as we try to teach this Dutch philosophy to kids while using the English language.
Hello dear football friend,
My name is Rob, and I am living in the Netherlands. I am a goalkeeper trainer for more than 20 years.
I trained girls and boys in every age group and every level in the Netherlands. My passion is to work with the goalies and I continuously improve my vision about how to improve their abilities.
I am a very big Ajax supporter, therefore I am very proud to be connect to this club.
Hope to see you in my goalkeeper camp.