For the first time, Saskia van Hintum is set to speak at the 2025 CEV Coaches Convention, taking place in Zadar, Croatia, from September 26-28. She brings with her an impressive career spanning over four decades in elite volleyball, including 17 years as a professional player and 22 years as a full-time coach in both indoor and beach disciplines.
Van Hintum shared that her decision to accept the invitation to speak was driven by her strong belief in the value of connecting with fellow passionate coaches. She views this as a prime opportunity to share the extensive knowledge and diverse expertise she has accumulated throughout her career, coaching and playing in numerous countries and various roles. Equally important, she aims to serve as an inspiring role model for female coaches, demonstrating that authenticity and excellence are not only compatible but essential for achieving success at the highest echelons of the sport.
Her presentation at the convention will delve into the intricacies of setting techniques and explore how coaching methodologies have evolved over the years. Attendees can anticipate an interactive, dialogue-focused session, drawing deeply from her personal journey and offering practical insights into the changing expectations of coaches and the evolving needs of athletes.
Saskia van Hintum
2025 CEV Coaches Convention Speaker
Van Hintum has also been significantly involved in youth development, most recently serving as an assistant coach for Germany at the Girls’ U19 World Championship. A key insight she plans to emphasize at the Convention is the critical and urgent need for early physical education in young athletes.
Saskia van Hintum
2025 CEV Coaches Convention Speaker
Her perspective strongly resonates with the core themes of the 2025 Convention: “The Coach in the Centre,” “Inspiration in Motion,” and “Not Just a Convention, a Movement.”
As a coach who consistently embraces growth through experimentation and learning from challenges, and who continually adapts and evolves with the sport, Saskia van Hintum is poised to deliver both profound inspiration and grounded, practical insights to the attendees in Zadar.
