René Oosterhof
Founder van SWM
I made my debut in the first team of FC Zwolle when I was 18. Immediately many things changed, including agents who were eager to work with me. I signed a contract with SC Heerenveen and that felt great. Still, I soon realized that I needed support. After a year I noticed Heerenveen was not the right spot for me. What steps should I take? At the time, I needed someone to guide me, in a period where I had little time to play as a young player. Someone who can help map out my path. My career planning outside of sports became important to me.
In the first team I saw many players go home after the game or training. Investing in your career after sports was not a thing many players did. A study often comes last, which is also part of the football culture. I found out how important it is to pay attention to your opportunities outside the sport. Someone who will support you on and off the pitch. That is why I started Sportward and I coach athletes, in much more than just sports. We support you every step of the way.
TEAM
'You do everything you can to get to the top and we know how hard you have to work to get there. With some help from Sportward you can focus on what you are good at. Then you have the best chance of getting the most out of your career. And after that, what do you do between the ages of 35 and 70? In the years after the sport you can achieve a lot, especially if you are well prepared for it. And yes, even if you don't reach the top, you can still get the most out of your career. Your top. That is our goal. '