Former Dutch chef d'Equipe, Rob Ehrens will become the new Japanese teamchef starting January 1, 2023. "I think this is a nice challenge." states Ehrens.
One year after Ehrens was replaced by Jos Lansink by the Dutch federation, he is ready to do what he is best in: coaching. The aim is to qualify the Japanese showjumping team for the Olympic Games in Paris.
"You cannot compare the Netherlands to Japan, but that is also what makes this task a challenge. There is a lot of potential in Japan. It will be a difficult job, but I aim to complete the mission," Ehrens states.
Luckily Ehrens won't have to leave the Netherlands a lot. "Most riders from Japan are already based in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany. Of course I will have to travel for some competitions to Asia, but it will all be manageable with my own company."
One year after Ehrens was replaced by Jos Lansink by the Dutch federation, he is ready to do what he is best in: coaching. The aim is to qualify the Japanese showjumping team for the Olympic Games in Paris.
"You cannot compare the Netherlands to Japan, but that is also what makes this task a challenge. There is a lot of potential in Japan. It will be a difficult job, but I aim to complete the mission," Ehrens states.
Luckily Ehrens won't have to leave the Netherlands a lot. "Most riders from Japan are already based in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany. Of course I will have to travel for some competitions to Asia, but it will all be manageable with my own company."