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BACKGROUND

IT ALL STARTS WITH MOTIVATION

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Growth is what seperates the elite.

My name is Bas Harsema. Driven by a passion for coaching, development, and high performance, I support ambitious athletes and coaches who are committed to getting the very best out of their careers.

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Over the past years, I have built extensive knowledge and experience across a variety of elite sporting environments and roles, including 10 years at Ajax. During that time, I worked alongside coaches, players, and multidisciplinary staff at the highest level. These experiences taught me how complex — yet how decisive — behaviour, communication, leadership, and daily habits are in creating a high-performance environment. I have seen firsthand what works, what doesn't, and, more importantly, why.

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Through ACHIEVE MORE, I use this experience to help athletes take ownership of their development and unlock their full potential. Working independently gives me the freedom to provide truly individual support, tailored to the specific challenges and demands of elite sport.

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My coaching philosophy is built on collaboration, honest conversations, and practical application. Rather than offering standard programmes, I provide personalised guidance that reflects your reality. Together, we create an individual development plan focused on your ambitions, your challenges, and your long-term goals.

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We look beyond performance alone. We explore how you think, behave, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. We ask the right questions: What are you doing? Why are you doing it? And what impact does it have on your performance and the people around you?

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Through observation, in-depth analysis, and targeted reflection, you gain a deeper understanding of both your strengths and your blind spots. Together, we translate these insights into clear, practical actions that can be applied immediately in your daily training, competition, and personal development.

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The objective is always the same: to create greater impact, build stronger habits and relationships, perform with more confidence, and ultimately achieve more.

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Curriculum Vitae

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Founder | ACHIEVE MORE

2025 – Present
Elite Coach & Founder

Supporting ambitious athletes through personalised coaching in mental performance, player development, lifestyle, career planning, and long-term performance strategies.

 

 

SC Heerenveen Academy

2025 – 2026 (august)
Coordinator of Elite Performance

Leading and coordinating elite performance programmes focused on the long-term development of academy players.

 

 

AFC Ajax

2014 – 2024
Football Coach, Performance Coach, Coordinator & Coach Educator

Worked across Ajax First Team, Jong Ajax, U19, U17, and the Academy, contributing to player development, coaching, performance support, and staff education within one of Europe's leading football academies.

 

 

Elite Sport coach (International)

2008 – 2024
Strength & Conditioning / Athletics coach

Delivered physical performance coaching for elite athletes in the Netherlands and internationally, specialising in speed, athletic development, and performance optimisation.

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Johan Cruyff Football South Africa

2011 – 2014
Education Programme Coordinator

Responsible for coordinating football education programmes, supporting coach development, and contributing to youth player development initiatives.

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FC Groningen

2000 – 2008
Football Coach & Scout

Worked within the youth academy in coaching and talent identification, contributing to the development of young football players.

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Primary Education

2006 – 2010
Primary School Teacher

Taught in primary education, developing strong foundations in coaching, communication, education, and individual development.

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