Ruud Dokter is set to step away from his role as FAI High Performance Director after eight years in charge.
Dokter took over the role in 2013 and will leave the role at the end of 2021.
Speaking of his departure, Dokter said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the FAI and I will be forever proud of the work that we have undertaken together at the FAI and the positive moves we have made for the game in Ireland.
“I believe football is stronger than ever before at all levels of the game in Ireland and with a clear pathway for players and coaches that can lead Ireland to greater success on the international stage in years to come, as framed within the ongoing FAI Strategy 2022-2025 debate.”
And FAI Chief Executive Jonathan Hill said: “Ruud can be proud of his time with the FAI and leaves with our best wishes.
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“The establishment of the Player Development Plan, the creation of a clear philosophy for underage football across the country and the growth and high standards of our Coach Education offering, as recognised by both FIFA and UEFA, has seen a flow of young players now coming into our senior international set-ups and this is all testament to his work over the years. On behalf of everyone at the FAI, I wish Ruud and his family well in the future.”
And Stephen Kenny said of the departure: “It has been a great experience for me working with Ruud for almost three years, firstly with the U21’s and then the Senior International Team.
“The players and their development were at the centre of every decision he took as he helped create and foster an ego free culture amongst the coaches. Ruud would always ask the question ‘what is best for the player’.”
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Ruud Dokter to step away from FAI High Performance Director role
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