{"id":44266,"date":"2026-03-24T10:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cruyffalumni.org\/johancruyffinstitute-2026\/celebrating-10-years-of-johan-cruyff-academy-groningen-at-the-new-cruyff-education-hub-heerenveen\/"},"modified":"2026-08-15T00:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T22:49:12","slug":"celebrating-10-years-of-johan-cruyff-academy-groningen-at-the-new-cruyff-education-hub-heerenveen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johancruyffinstitute.cruyffalumni.org\/en\/the-magazine\/latest-news\/celebrating-10-years-of-johan-cruyff-academy-groningen-at-the-new-cruyff-education-hub-heerenveen\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating 10 Years of Johan Cruyff Academy Groningen at the New Cruyff Education Hub Heerenveen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Third-year students of Johan Cruyff Academy Groningen<\/a> led a memorable 10th anniversary event at the new Cruyff Education Hub Heerenveen<\/a>, uniting past and current students, families, and sports professionals<\/h2>\n

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Johan Cruyff Academy Groningen<\/a> celebrated its 10th anniversary at the new Cruyff Education Hub in Heerenveen. Third-year students took the lead in organizing the event as part of their minor project, guided by their teachers Kees Rozema<\/strong> and Bert Volders<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The program included presentations by former football players Kik Pierie<\/strong><\/a>, who now helps young footballers build a stable financial foundation, and Joost van Aken<\/strong><\/a>, owner of PlayPDL (padel). In addition, the charity initiative Cycling4Life was held, organized by first-year students to raise funds for KiKa, creating a dynamic and engaging evening for all attendees.<\/p>\n

\"Celebrating<\/p>\n

The meeting was organized by third-year students from Johan Cruyff Academy Groningen as part of their academic minor project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Bringing Together the Cruyff Education Community<\/h2>\n

The celebration also served as a reunion for the first cohort of students, bringing together past and current students, prospective students, parents, and other stakeholders in an informal setting where sport, education, and community came together.<\/p>\n

Simone Kempees<\/strong><\/a>, a teacher at Johan Cruyff Academy<\/a>, commented: \u201cIt is special to host an event at the new Cruyff Education Hub in Heerenveen<\/a> and introduce the location to a wider audience. The hub already hosts weekly classes, supporting elite student-athletes in this region\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s event showed that it is an ideal setting where sport and education come together\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Kees Rozema<\/strong>, Team Manager of Johan Cruyff Academy, added: \u201cCruyff Education forms the heart of education for elite athletes and also supports lifelong learning\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Heerenveen Hub is unique, allowing athletes and sports professionals at any stage of their career to meet and develop further\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Celebrating<\/p>\n

First-year students organized the Cycling4Life charity initiative during the event, with the aim of raising funds for the KIKA Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Cruyff Education Hub in Heerenveen<\/h2>\n

The Cruyff Education Hub<\/a>, located in Cunabula next to the Thialf stadium, provides athletes, educational institutions, and sport professionals with a space to study, teach, and build networks. It offers flexible, tailor-made learning and training programs, supports lifelong learning, hosts events and symposia, and expands both the physical and digital reach of Cruyff Education<\/a>. The Hub aims to ensure that athletes and sport professionals can benefit from high-quality education and coaching, regardless of location.<\/p>\n

The 10th anniversary celebration not only highlighted a decade of achievements at Johan Cruyff Academy Groningen<\/a> but also showcased the potential of the Cruyff Education Hub as a vibrant center for education, sport, and professional development in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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