John van 't Schip
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Johannes Nicolaas "John" van 't Schip (born in Fort St. John, British Columbia
, Canada
, 30 December 1963) is a former Dutch international footballer
. He is the manager for the A-League
team Melbourne Heart.
, Canada
, he was raised in Powell River, British Columbia
, where he grew up playing youth football in the small community before his family moved back to the Netherlands
in 1972.
. After Ajax's UEFA Cup victory he was bought by Italian team Genoa
, where he played four seasons before finishing his career. He helped the club to lift the 1996 Anglo-Italian Cup
, one of his final playing honours.
. His debut came against Scotland
in April 1986, and his final match was a Euro Qualifying game against Belarus
in June 1995. Van 't Schip featured in the Euro 1988
, 1990 FIFA World Cup
and Euro 1992
tournaments.
. From August 2004 he assisted Marco van Basten in coaching the Dutch national team, until Van Basten left the position of head coach following Euro 2008.
Van 't Schip, then followed Van Basten to Ajax becoming assistant coach, together with Rob Witschge
, for the 2008–09 season.
On 6 May 2009 after Marco van Basten's resignation was named as the Interim Head Coach of AFC Ajax and coached the club till the end of the season on June 30, 2009.
He was signed by Australian A-League club Melbourne Heart FC
on 12 October 2009, to be their inaugural coach for the 2010–11 season.
Fort St. John, British Columbia
The City of Fort St. John is a city in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. A member municipality of the Peace River Regional District, the city covers an area of about 22 km² with 22,000 residents . Located at Mile 47, it is one of the largest cities along the Alaska Highway. Originally...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, 30 December 1963) is a former Dutch international footballer
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
. He is the manager for the A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
team Melbourne Heart.
Early life
Born in Fort St. John, British ColumbiaFort St. John, British Columbia
The City of Fort St. John is a city in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. A member municipality of the Peace River Regional District, the city covers an area of about 22 km² with 22,000 residents . Located at Mile 47, it is one of the largest cities along the Alaska Highway. Originally...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, he was raised in Powell River, British Columbia
Powell River, British Columbia
Powell River is a city on the northern Sunshine Coast of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. Most of its population lives near the eastern shores of Malaspina Strait, that part of the larger Georgia Strait between Texada Island and the Mainland...
, where he grew up playing youth football in the small community before his family moved back to the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
in 1972.
Club career
Van 't Schip began his career in the Jong Ajax youth academy. Debuting for their first team in December 1981, he would spend the next eleven seasons with this club. During this period he became league champion in 1982, 1983, 1985 and 1990 and cup champion in 1983, 1986 and 1987. In addition, he helped Ajax win the 1987 Cup Winners' Cup and the 1992 UEFA CupUEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
. After Ajax's UEFA Cup victory he was bought by Italian team Genoa
Genoa C.F.C.
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
, where he played four seasons before finishing his career. He helped the club to lift the 1996 Anglo-Italian Cup
1995–96 Anglo-Italian Cup
The 1995–96 Anglo-Italian Cup was the last ever Anglo-Italian Cup competition. The European football competition was played between eight clubs from England and eight clubs from Italy. Italian side Genoa lifted the trophy after beating English side Port Vale 5-2.-Format:For the competition there...
, one of his final playing honours.
International career
On the international level van 't Schip was capped 41 times and scored 2 goals for the Dutch national teamNetherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
. His debut came against Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
in April 1986, and his final match was a Euro Qualifying game against Belarus
Belarus national football team
The Belarus national football team represents Belarus in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belarus, the governing body for football in Belarus. Belarus' home ground is Dinamo Stadium in Minsk...
in June 1995. Van 't Schip featured in the Euro 1988
1988 UEFA European Football Championship
The 1988 UEFA European Football Championship final tournament was held in West Germany. West Germany won the right to host the tournament with five votes ahead of a joint bid from Norway, Sweden and Denmark, who gained 1 vote, and a bid from England. It was the eighth European Football...
, 1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
and Euro 1992
1992 UEFA European Football Championship
The 1992 UEFA European Football Championship final tournament was hosted by Sweden between 10 and 26 June 1992. It was the ninth European Football Championship, which is held every four years and supported by UEFA. Eight national teams contested the championship, which was won by Denmark, one of...
tournaments.
Coaching career
After retiring, van 't Schip became a youth coach for Ajax and manager for FC TwenteFC Twente
FC Twente is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Enschede, playing in the Eredivisie. The club was formed in 1965 by the merger of 1926 Eredivisie Champions, Sportclub Enschede and Enschedese Boys...
. From August 2004 he assisted Marco van Basten in coaching the Dutch national team, until Van Basten left the position of head coach following Euro 2008.
Van 't Schip, then followed Van Basten to Ajax becoming assistant coach, together with Rob Witschge
Rob Witschge
Robert "Rob" Witschge is a retired Dutch footballer who played as a midfielder. His younger brother, Richard, was also a footballer and a midfielder....
, for the 2008–09 season.
On 6 May 2009 after Marco van Basten's resignation was named as the Interim Head Coach of AFC Ajax and coached the club till the end of the season on June 30, 2009.
He was signed by Australian A-League club Melbourne Heart FC
Melbourne Heart FC
Melbourne Heart FC is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 2008, the club has competed in the A-League, the highest division of football in Australia, since its inaugural 2010–2011 season. It is the twelfth club to have played in the league...
on 12 October 2009, to be their inaugural coach for the 2010–11 season.