Team WHISE GUYS

Your playing will improve with the help of these extraordinary coaches!

Rolf van de Kerkhof (Tilburg, The Netherlands)

If you notice a tall man on the field, you can be pretty sure it’s Rolf van de Kerkhof. We call Rolf the “Super Head Coach” for the Spartans of Michigan State, as his team continues to be successful while having fun throughout the season. This past (2009) season, Rolf and his coaching staff led the MSU field hockey team to a #6 rank in the nation, as well as becoming Big Ten Champions and Big Ten Tournament Champions. For Rolf’s 4^th year as head coach, he and the MSU team also boasted another NCAA tournament appearance, one game away from the final four.

Rolf began his field hockey journey in the land of the Dutch ~ The Netherlands (also called “Holland”). In Holland, he enjoyed a playing career as a goalkeeper and eventually a defender and midfielder. Next of playing he has been coaching youth teams for many years.

From collegiate years and on, Rolf has brought field hockey into his professional, athletic, and personal lifestyles. Rolf enjoyed field hockey as a Project Marketing Manager at the 1998 World Cup Field Hockey for men and women in The Netherlands. Rolf also currently assists the US Field Hockey (USFHA) as a clinician, head coach, and selector for its many Olympic development programs (i.e. Futures, Futures Elite, Future Invitational Development Camp (FIDC), US U16 National Women's Team, US U19 Elite Selection, and Future Elite Holland Hockey Tours).

Field hockey also has much importance to his personal life. It was the avenue for meeting his beautiful wife Mary; their son Sebastiaan continues to show his future field hockey stardom; and another surprise son or daughter is showing off his/her athleticism even before being born! (coming in the end of April 2010).

Tiffany Huisman (Escondido, CA)

Summer 2009 we had the honor of adding a US National Team member to our Team! Many of you might know Tiffany by her maiden name (Snow). Tiff, shown in the picture with her hot Firefighter/paramedic hubby, lives in Sothern Cali. She will once again travel from CA to join us with some great hockey experiences to share!

Some of these experiences include being a US National Team member since 2003, playing in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and the 2006 World Cup in Madrid.

Tiff has also coached at various levels; she was the assistant coach at BU (2003-2007), coached at multiple camps and clinics since 2000, and has helped US Field Hockey with their Olympic Development programs. But most importantly, tiffany loves working with team Whise Guys in developing the next USA field hockey star!

Andrea Perkins (Fall River, MA)

Andrea Perkins, an amazing coach and player, played four years as a defender at Springfield College (MA), helping the Pride to their first ever NCAA Div. III tournament appearance in 1997. She is also a three-time NFHCA

Academic Team selection.

Andrea has been involved in playing and organizing field hockey throughout the US, including: River Runners (MA/CT), Lady Mavericks (DC), and MSU Field Hockey Club (MI). She also organized the Spartan Summer Classic for three years, a co-ed, club-level tournament that attracted teams from 5 states. She is also a rated high school field hockey official.

Andrea recently joined the Brooklyn Women's FHC, and looks forward to enjoying life as "just a player" again. Professionally, Andrea is an Assistant Professor of rehabilitation counseling at Hofstra University on Long Island, NY.

She enjoys coaching at WHISE GUYS because it combines her love of field hockey, outdoor adventure, and youth leadership training.

David Williamson (Kilkeel, Northern Ireland)

If you see this attractive man on the field, you’ll know you’re going to learn some great techniques different from the “regular” skills practiced at other camps. And, you might learn some Northern Ireland dialect as well!

David Williamson has been coaching with Team WHISE GUYS for many years. He is another who brings vast international coaching and playing experience. After a three year coaching adventure at Kent State University in Kent, OH, David chose to return to Northern Ireland to pick up his own goalkeeping career. David now plays on the club Lisnagarvey’s 1^st XI team ~ in the premier league. And, in his first season, he and his teammates won both of the national championships. Search the web for Lisnagarvey, and see how David and his team are doing!

While coaching the Golden Flashers of Kent State, David also assisted the US Field Hockey with their Olympic Development program and Youth Elite foreign tours.

David's coaching passion and specialties are focused on the goalkeeping position and currently the Irish Field Hockey Association is using his expertise to assist with the youth and senior international goalkeepers.

When David comes back to the USA, Team WHISE GUYS likes to treat him with his favorite drinks – anything that is sweet with lots of caffeine!

Laurie Magoon, MS (Berkshires, MA)

Laurie Magoon, the past Director and now Advisor to WHISE GUYS, also takes her skills and experience onto the field as a WHISE GUYS coach.

Laurie brings a wealth of knowledge and unparalleled enthusiasm to the game. "My goal is to bring the best out of players through strong competition and great fun! Our coaching staff is diverse, passionate and their energy is contagious. We focus on teaching the game and having fun at the same time."

Laurie’s experience is abundant and eclectic. Formerly the head field hockey and lacrosse coach at Babson College, Laurie was also an assistant at Boston University, and is now a volunteer coach at Wheaton College, Norton, MA. Laurie has also been running training camps and clinics throughout the US for over 20 years.

Laurie is also recognized as a FIH National Coach. She was assistant coach for the US Under 19 Team Holland Tour (2004) and head coach for the US Under 19 Team in the US/Canadian Challenge (2004). She also captained the Mideast Squad and Stars and Stripes Club Team.

Not only does Laurie bring a world of field hockey experience to the field, she also brings her expertise as a Life Coach, Holistic Health Practitioner and writer.

When you see Laurie, ask her what her most memorable field hockey moment was as a player…and her most memorable field hockey moment as a coach! You’re bound to be intrigued!

Earl Marais (Port Elizabeth, South Africa)

Earl Marais, a relaxed yet fun and inspiring coach, has also been with Team WHISE GUYS for many years. Earl is currently enjoying the challenges and adventures in coaching, as he prepares for his 5^th season as assistant coach for the Chippewa of Central Michigan University. Earl’s scouting and offensive coaching techniques have helped in securing a top offensive team in the MAC!

Earl’s abundant experience in coaching and playing originates in South Africa. Before heading to the USA, Earl taught 11 years in South Africa. He also enjoyed a successful career as an international player. In South Africa, Earl and his team won two National Championships and 6 Conference Championships with Alpha Men's Hockey Club. Earl was also selected to represent the South African Colleges Team for two consecutive years.

Earl also taught and coached hockey for three years in Charlotte, NC, before becoming a full time coach at Central Michigan.

If you see Earl on the field, you know you’ll be laughing and learning field hockey at the same time. But make sure you’re on your toes (to keep up with his wittiness)!

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