{"id":3703,"date":"2021-01-15T15:02:28","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T14:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameintelligence.nl\/about-the-training\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T13:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T12:47:43","slug":"about-the-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gameintelligence.nl\/en\/about-the-training\/","title":{"rendered":"About the training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\"\/>\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1\"\/>\n<title>About the Training \u2013 GameIntelligence<\/title>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Bebas+Neue&#038;family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;700&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<style>\n*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n:root{--o:#FF6B00;--border:rgba(255,107,0,.25);--bg:#0a0a0a}\nbody{background:var(--bg);color:#ccc;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.75}\n.gi-wrap{max-width:960px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 16px;background:#0a0a0a}\n\n\/* HERO *\/\n.gi-hero{background:#111;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:14px;padding:40px 32px;margin-bottom:32px;text-align:center}\n.gi-hero-title{font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.2rem);letter-spacing:2px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:10px}\n.gi-hero-sub{color:#999;font-size:.95rem;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7}\n\n\/* TABS *\/\n.gi-tabs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:24px}\n.gi-tab{background:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid rgba(255,107,0,.25);color:#aaa;padding:9px 20px;border-radius:8px;cursor:pointer;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:500;transition:all .2s;letter-spacing:.5px}\n.gi-tab:hover{background:rgba(255,107,0,.15);color:#fff;border-color:#FF6B00}\n.gi-tab.on{background:#FF6B00;color:#fff;border-color:#FF6B00}\n\n.gi-panel{display:none}\n.gi-panel.on{display:block;animation:gi-in .3s ease}\n@keyframes gi-in{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}\n\n\/* LABELS *\/\n.gi-label{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF6B00;margin-bottom:6px;display:block}\n.gi-title{font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.4rem);letter-spacing:1px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:20px;display:block}\n\n\/* BOXES *\/\n.gi-box{background:#111;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:10px;padding:24px 28px;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:.92rem;color:#ccc;line-height:1.85}\n.gi-box strong{color:#fff}\n.gi-box em{color:#FF6B00;font-style:normal;font-weight:700}\n\n.gi-accent{background:#111;border-left:4px solid #FF6B00;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:16px 20px;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:.9rem;color:#ddd;line-height:1.75}\n.gi-accent strong{color:#FF6B00}\n\n.gi-quote{background:#111;border:1px solid rgba(255,107,0,.25);border-radius:12px;padding:22px 26px;margin-bottom:20px}\n.gi-quote p{color:#ddd;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.8}\n.gi-quote strong{color:#FF6B00}\n.gi-quote em{color:#fff;font-style:italic}\n\n\/* LIST *\/\n.gi-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}\n.gi-list li{padding:10px 0 10px 28px;position:relative;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:#ccc;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.75}\n.gi-list li:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.gi-list li::before{content:'\u25b8';position:absolute;left:0;color:#FF6B00;font-size:.9rem;top:12px}\n.gi-list li em{color:#FF6B00;font-style:normal}\n\n\/* STEPS *\/\n.gi-steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin-bottom:20px}\n.gi-step{background:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-radius:10px;padding:14px 18px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px}\n.gi-num{background:#FF6B00;color:#fff;font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:1px;min-width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}\n.gi-step-txt{color:#ccc;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.65}\n.gi-step-txt strong{color:#fff}\n\n\/* DIVIDER + CTA *\/\n.gi-divider{height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);margin:28px 0}\n.gi-cta{text-align:center;padding:28px 0}\n.gi-cta p{color:#aaa;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:16px}\n.gi-btn{display:inline-block;background:#FF6B00;color:#fff;padding:15px 44px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;text-decoration:none;transition:all .2s}\n.gi-btn:hover{background:#e05500;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(255,107,0,.4)}\n\n@media(max-width:600px){\n  .gi-box,.gi-quote{padding:16px 18px}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<div class=\"gi-wrap\">\n\n  <!-- HERO -->\n  <div class=\"gi-hero\">\n    <div class=\"gi-hero-title\">About the Training<\/div>\n    <p class=\"gi-hero-sub\">Private hockey school for performance &#038; fun \u2014 for children aged 8 to 17.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- TABS -->\n  <div class=\"gi-tabs\">\n    <button class=\"gi-tab on\" onclick=\"giTab(this,'methodiek')\">Methodology<\/button>\n    <button class=\"gi-tab\" onclick=\"giTab(this,'visie')\">Vision<\/button>\n    <button class=\"gi-tab\" onclick=\"giTab(this,'kenmerken')\">Features<\/button>\n    <button class=\"gi-tab\" onclick=\"giTab(this,'inhoud')\">Training content<\/button>\n    <button class=\"gi-tab\" onclick=\"giTab(this,'hoe')\">How and what we do!<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- METHODIEK -->\n  <div id=\"methodiek\" class=\"gi-panel on\">\n    <span class=\"gi-label\">Our approach<\/span>\n    <span class=\"gi-title\">Methodology<\/span>\n    <div class=\"gi-box\">\n Game Intelligence bases its vision on the latest developments in the field of learning and on experiences from other <strong>international youth academies<\/strong> such as those in <strong>Spain (Barcelona), Germany, Belgium, Canada, and the USA<\/strong>.\n      <br\/><br\/> Successful didactic methods from these academies and from various scientific studies by many universities around the world are involved. Didactic methods are derived from research in <em>Neurology<\/em> and <em>Movement Sciences<\/em>. \n      <br\/><br\/> Central to our approach is the principle: <strong>&#8216;the game is the teacher&#8217;<\/strong>. From the youngest age, players are encouraged to make their own choices in game situations. \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"gi-quote\">\n      <p><strong>Talent is not born! Talent is grown! <\/strong> There are no good or bad players. Everyone can practice with good guidance and make huge progress, especially if you have a passion for the sport! Whoever practices the most in the right way, develops the fastest!  <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"gi-accent\">\n \ud83c\udfd1 The training sessions are intended for children aged <strong>8 to 17<\/strong>.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- VISIE -->\n  <div id=\"visie\" class=\"gi-panel\">\n    <span class=\"gi-label\">What we stand for<\/span>\n    <span class=\"gi-title\">Vision<\/span>\n    <div class=\"gi-box\">\n We focus solely on <strong>fun, learning a lot, and the experience of success<\/strong>, and we enjoy it right along with the child when they succeed at something they&#8217;ve been practicing.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"gi-quote\">\n      <p>We try to organize it in such a <strong>(no-nonsense, practical!)<\/strong> way that all children with a passion for hockey can participate!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- KENMERKEN -->\n  <div id=\"kenmerken\" class=\"gi-panel\">\n    <span class=\"gi-label\">What you can expect<\/span>\n    <span class=\"gi-title\">Features<\/span>\n    <div class=\"gi-box\">\n      <ul class=\"gi-list\">\n        <li>Game enjoyment<\/li>\n        <li>A very open, friendly atmosphere where children feel free to express themselves<\/li>\n        <li>Tailor-made, small groups <em>(regrouping possible \u2014 everyone is good in our eyes! &#8216;Bad&#8217; doesn&#8217;t exist in our vision)<\/em><\/li>\n        <li>Positive coaching<\/li>\n        <li>Daring to make mistakes and learning to analyze them<\/li>\n        <li>Right and wrong don&#8217;t exist! After all, things either go well or they don&#8217;t \u2014 how can you experience\/feel\/see\/improve that? <\/li>\n        <li>Coming up with your own solutions <em>(the game is the teacher!)<\/em><\/li>\n        <li>Self-confidence <em>(mental resilience)<\/em><\/li>\n        <li>Technique, motor skills, game insight, and intensity<\/li>\n        <li>Lots of ball contact and movement<\/li>\n        <li>Experienced, self-trained coaches <em>(CIOS \/ ALO \/ kinesiology background)<\/em> who are passionate about the profession!<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- INHOUD TRAINING -->\n  <div id=\"inhoud\" class=\"gi-panel\">\n    <span class=\"gi-label\">What&#8217;s on the program<\/span>\n    <span class=\"gi-title\">Training content<\/span>\n    <div class=\"gi-accent\">\n \ud83d\udd50 Your daughter or son receives <strong>1 hour and 15 minutes<\/strong> of fun, high-quality, and educational training. Your child receives what is essentially private training with extra attention to technique, motor skills, and insight. \n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"gi-label\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">What does a training session look like?<\/span>\n    <div class=\"gi-steps\">\n      <div class=\"gi-step\"><div class=\"gi-num\">1<\/div><div class=\"gi-step-txt\"><strong>Start with a game format<\/strong> \u2014 warming up depending on age<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"gi-step\"><div class=\"gi-num\">2<\/div><div class=\"gi-step-txt\"><strong>Observing<\/strong> \u2014 error analysis with the kids or individually later<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"gi-step\"><div class=\"gi-num\">3<\/div><div class=\"gi-step-txt\"><strong>Game format<\/strong> \u2014 to address common mistakes<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"gi-step\"><div class=\"gi-num\">4<\/div><div class=\"gi-step-txt\"><strong>Own exercise invented by the kids<\/strong> \u2014 for game enjoyment<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"gi-step\"><div class=\"gi-num\">5<\/div><div class=\"gi-step-txt\"><strong>Practicing technique \/ game insight \/ motor skills<\/strong> \u2014 based on last week<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"gi-step\"><div class=\"gi-num\">6<\/div><div class=\"gi-step-txt\"><strong>Closing game format<\/strong> \u2014 with emphasis on game insight, pausing 1-2 times<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"gi-step\"><div class=\"gi-num\">7<\/div><div class=\"gi-step-txt\"><strong>Evaluating<\/strong> \u2014 notepad &#038; homework assignment<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- HOE EN WAT WIJ DOEN -->\n  <div id=\"hoe\" class=\"gi-panel\">\n    <span class=\"gi-label\">Our method<\/span>\n    <span class=\"gi-title\">How and what we do!<\/span>\n\n    <div class=\"gi-quote\">\n      <p><strong>What is the focus of our training sessions?<\/strong><br\/>      <em>Fun, Confidence, and Learning!<\/em><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"gi-box\">\n      <strong>How do we do that?<\/strong><br\/><br\/> Depending on what we want to teach and your child&#8217;s experience, groups may occasionally be arranged to ensure the learning environment is optimal.\n      <ul class=\"gi-list\" style=\"margin-top:16px\">\n        <li>So you don&#8217;t play in the same group every training session and\/or exercise<\/li>\n        <li>It&#8217;s important that you as parents explain this to your child in simple terms<\/li>\n        <li>This is important for a successful start<\/li>\n        <li>Of course, the coaches will also explain this themselves during training<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <br\/> We look purely at what your child can handle and what feels safe and pleasant for them, so they learn a lot with great pleasure and gain plenty of self-confidence.\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"gi-box\">\n      <strong>The first 5 training sessions:<\/strong><br\/><br\/> Normally, your child will need 2 sessions to get used to the new children and coaches. Children find this very fun and they adjust very quickly. \n      <br\/><br\/> During the first 5 training sessions, we teach new techniques with very little resistance:\n      <ul class=\"gi-list\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">\n        <li>Including tricks, passing techniques (including scoring), running with the ball, tackling \u2014 in a match environment <em>(game insight = spatial awareness)<\/em><\/li>\n        <li>New movements are trained in slow motion so they are stored in the motor memory<\/li>\n        <li>It often takes <strong>6-8 training sessions<\/strong> before something is reasonably unlearned \u2014 that is our experience<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"gi-quote\">\n      <p>The training sessions are therefore <strong>not intensive and at a low pace<\/strong> because they will be experiencing and repeating many skills for the first time.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"gi-box\">\n      <strong>At the end, we always evaluate (super important):<\/strong>\n      <ul class=\"gi-list\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">\n        <li>What was difficult at first (felt like a mistake to them) and<\/li>\n        <li>What suddenly went better after practicing!<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <br\/> In this way, their self-confidence grows quickly and a calm, safe learning environment is created in which everyone dares to say anything.\n      <ul class=\"gi-list\" style=\"margin-top:16px\">\n        <li>The group they play in has therefore become less important<\/li>\n        <li>It&#8217;s about your individual learning process where we, together with the parents, have a coaching role<\/li>\n        <li>It is <strong>not<\/strong> important which team you are in at the club <em>(selection \/ academy \/ recreational team)<\/em> \u2014 we call that a <em>fixed mindset<\/em><\/li>\n        <li>But rather whether you are having fun and can learn a lot<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"gi-quote\">\n      <p>Children who understand that have a <strong>learning mindset<\/strong> and therefore learn the fastest and get the furthest in their sport.<br\/><br\/>      <strong>(Inner drive)<\/strong> for hockey determines how deep you want to go and how far you want to get.<br\/><br\/> So it doesn&#8217;t matter at all which team you play in as long as the child can have the fun they seek and can learn what they want to learn.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"gi-divider\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"gi-cta\">\n    <p>Interested or have questions?<\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/31620066047\" class=\"gi-btn\">\ud83d\udcac Message us via WhatsApp<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<script>\nfunction giTab(btn,id){\n  document.querySelectorAll('.gi-tab').forEach(b=>b.classList.remove('on'));\n  document.querySelectorAll('.gi-panel').forEach(p=>p.classList.remove('on'));\n  btn.classList.add('on');\n  document.getElementById(id).classList.add('on');\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Training \u2013 GameIntelligence About the Training Private hockey school for performance &#038; 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