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Dutch Hockey Team Starts Training for 2028 Olympics
The Dutch women's hockey team begins training for the 2028 Olympics under a new coach, with some key players taking a break and new players joining the team.
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Netherlands
SportsOlympicsHockeyCoachingTeam
Dutch Women's Hockey TeamHc HoutenBelgian National TeamKampongSchc
Raoul EhrenPaul Van AssXan De WaardMaria VerschoorFrédérique Matla
- How are experienced players reacting to the team's changes?
- Experienced players like Frédérique Matla are embracing the new dynamic within the team, welcoming the addition of new players and the new coaching style. The focus remains on developing team cohesion and strategy for future competitions.
- Where are the Dutch women's hockey team currently training?
- The Dutch women's hockey team, fresh off their Olympic gold medal win in Paris, has begun training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics under new coach Raoul Ehren. The team is training in Houten, and several new players have joined the squad.
- When will the Dutch team play their first matches under the new coach?
- The team's first matches under Ehren will be Pro League games against Germany and Argentina in December. This period will serve as a testing ground for the new players, and for Ehren to evaluate the team's overall performance.
- Which two players have temporarily stepped back from the team, and why?
- Xan de Waard and Maria Verschoor, key players in the team's Olympic success, are taking a temporary break from hockey to prioritize their physical and mental well-being. Coach Ehren expressed understanding but stated that their future places on the team aren't guaranteed.
- Who is the new coach of the Dutch women's hockey team, and what are his goals?
- Raoul Ehren, the new coach, replaced Paul van Ass and aims to lead the team to another gold medal in Los Angeles. His coaching style emphasizes getting straight to hockey, foregoing lengthy presentations.