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Nico Haak

Nico Haak

Technical Director – Academy Director – Trainer-Coach

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EmmenLid sinds 10 juni 2026
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Nico Haak

20-10-1981

haak.nico@icloud.com

Ervaring

Technical Director at FC Emmen (2024-01 – Present)

Full-spectrum football operations: playing identity, recruitment architecture, academy integration, board governance. Built data-driven scouting department. Developed integrated profiling system aligned to football philosophy. Built player pathway from academy to 1st team.

Academy Director at FC Emmen (2023-01 – 2024-12)

Managed full academy structure (multi-team environment). Implemented aligned football philosophy across all age groups. Contributed to championship-winning youth teams.

Head of Scouting & Recruitment at FC Emmen (2021-01 – 2023-12)

Built & structured (youth)scouting department & network; data-driven with reporting processes. Led recruitment strategy supporting squad-balance and long-term value. Improved talent-identification efficiency & decision-making.

Trainer-Coach 1st Team at v.v. Hoogeveen (2017-01 – 2023-12)

Delivered multiple championships and promotions. Built a performance-drive culture & structured playing model. Achieved consistent competitive results over multiple seasons.

Head of Scouting & Academy Roles at PEC Zwolle (2011-01 – 2021-12)

Built & structured (youth)scouting department & network; data-driven, improved talent-identification & recruitment strategy. Contributed to development of professional-level-players. Contributed to championship-winning youth teams.

Manager Academy at s.c. Heerenveen (2011-01 – 2021-12)

Managed full academy structure (on location department/ multi-team environment). Contributed to development of professional-level-players. Contributed to championship-winning youth teams.

Manager Academy at FC Emmen (2009-01 – 2011-12)

Managed full academy structure (multi-team environment). Contributed to development of professional-level-players. Contributed to championship-winning youth teams.

Opleiding

Technical Director Development Program Advanced – KNVB — Royal Dutch Football Association (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Academy Director Pro Licence – KNVB — Royal Dutch Football Association (2023-01 – 2023-12)

UEFA A Licence – KNVB — Royal Dutch Football Association (2013-01 – 2013-12)

Bachelor in Sports Management – Saxion University of Applied Sciences (2006-01 – 2006-12)

Diploma in Sport & Movement (CIOS) – Alfa College (2004-01 – 2004-12)

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Technical DirectorAcademy DirectorTrainer-Coach

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