Kevin Verstichel, Coach

Originally From Brussels, Belgium

Club:

  • First Hockey Club was Royal Daring Hockey Club
  • Spent his adult career playing in the Division 1 and Division 2 leagues for Baudouin Hockey Club; before coming to the US played in the Division 3 league for Wolvandael Hockey Club
  • Also played in Division 2 and Division 3 indoor for Baudouin Hockey Club

Player Accolades: Won the Belgium cup in 2012 while playing for the Men’s Division 3 Baudouin Hockey Club

Coaching Experience:

  • Starting coaching for Baudouin Hockey Club at 19 years old; Coached boys Division 1 U6, U8, U10, U16, U19 and Division 2 U10, U12, U14; Coached girls Division 1 U12, U14, U16.
  • Coached the Division 1 U10, U12, U14 and U16 boys to championships, including the Division 1 U16 boys indoor team to a championship.
  • Was also the assistant coach of the woman’s Division 1 and Division 2 teams for Baudouin Hockey Club from 2011-2013.

A note from Kevin:

“My family and friends would describe my coaching style as passionate. I like to have fun and make jokes but I take the game seriously and expect the best from my players. Field Hockey in Belgium was not just a sport, it was also part of our culture. We spent entire days at the club playing, coaching, socializing and cheering on the other teams. I still think, breath and love field hockey. Although I am retired from the game as a player, my connection is now through the athletes I coach and when I can I still pick up my stick and join in on a practice.”