Wietske de Ruiter

Wietske de Ruiter currently serves as a Duale Carriere Coach at KNHB, where the focus is on supporting athletes in balancing their sports and societal careers. Previous roles at KNHB include Teammanager for the Dutch Women's Hockey Team and Teambegeleider for Jong Oranje Dames Hockey, emphasizing personal development and preparation for major competitions. Wietske has extensive experience as a Prestatiecoach at TalentEmpowerment and as a Mental Coach and Team Performance Coach at Wiets 1919, catering to a diverse clientele, including top sports clubs and organizations. Notably, Wietske was an Assistant/Head Coach for the Ghana National Hockey Team, leading the team to a silver medal at the Africa Cup. Wietske's coaching background is complemented by a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Amsterdam and a successful athletic career as a member of the Dutch National Women's Hockey Team, with achievements including multiple championships and participation in two Olympic Games.