Willem van Hanegem

Born on 20 February 1944, in Breskens (Holland)
Velox: 1962-1966
Xerxes: 1966-1968: 67 games, 32 goals
Feyenoord: 1968-1976: 247 games, 88 goals
AZ: 1976-1969: 75 games, 10 goals
Chicago Sting: 1979: 27 games, 6 goals
FC Utrecht: 1979-1981: 54 games, 3 goals
Feyenoord: 1981-1983: 51 games, 2 goals

"I was not the quickest player, but I was never too late."

Willem van Hanegem

"I have never played a really good game. My best game had to be my farewell match, but at that moment it didn't went well."

Willem van Hanegem

Purpose

"The term skill refers to a player's ability to select, organize, and execute an action appropriate to a given situation in an effective, consistent and efficient manner. Skill can be distinguished from technique, which refers to a basic motor action or movement pattern. Skill is the ability to use a technique appropriately and effectively at the right moment. Techniques form the building blocks upon which skill is developed. It is therefore essential that as a result of the skill acquisition process learners know how and when to apply techniques effectively. The key features of skill are that it is:

Goal Directed (Players have a purpose and know what they are attempting to do).
Effective and reliable (The goal is achieved with maximum certainty and consistency).
Adaptable (To meet a variety of performance contexts).
Efficient (It uses no more effort than necessary).
Learned (Developed with practice and experience)." (Williams, Horn & Hodges, 2003)

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