haarlemsdagbladMar 30, 2026, 14:00

Field hockey coaches Noortje and Eva complement each other well on the pitch: ‘If I see them playing too close together, I shout “Bomb!”’

Young hockey coaches Noortje (15) and Eva (12) from the KHC Strawberries club recently celebrated a major victory against the Alkmaar-based club AMHC. The two friends work together effectively on the field, using creative communication to guide their players to success.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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