It’s all about becoming the best version of yourself
Becoming the best version of yourself involves more than athletic skill. At Quadrans, we believe in the transformative power of education. With Gunter Thiebaut’s unique blend of a successful professional football career and a university education, we place a strong emphasis on academic and personal development within our 360° player approach. We collaborate with leading educational experts and academic institutions to empower our players on their journey towards both personal and professional excellence. Connect with us for more information or explore our resources on the Quadrans Academy video channel.
Talent, Performance … Pressure
Monday 1 December 2025
2h Center, 1070 Anderlecht
Following our event ‘Behind the Scenes: the Real Struggle for Success’ at the end of 2024, Quadrans Academy once again hosted a unique event to highlight some of the challenges on the path to success for every top athlete.
On Monday 1st of December, we discussed all forms of performance pressure and its impact on growth and development, which today affects not only top athletes themselves, but society as a whole.
Our guest speakers in this edition are all experts in the field of growth and performance and were eager to share their stories with you. The audience was able to send live questions to moderator Geert Van Dun via a mobile application.
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TO THE VIDEOS & INTERVIEWS
Moderator:
Geert Van Dun – career coach and reintegration expert
Guest speakers:
- Prince Musombo – Founder NextGen Football Camp, Elite Development Coach U17/U19/Jong Ajax
- Mats Rits – Player RSC Anderlecht
- Rik De Mil – Head coach KAA Gent
- Dennis Henderickx – Sports Director Pro League
- Marijke Callebaut – Individual Development Coach WFA, Assistant Coach WU16 Belgium
- Junior Nziza Nzabonimpa – Researcher talent selection and deselection elite youth football
- Heleen Jaques – ex-Head Coach Red Flames and KAA Gent Ladies
- Jan Van Steenberghe – Keeperstrainer STVV, Ex-Keeperstrainer Red Flames, Club Brugge, KAA Gent, Standard Luik
- Renaat Philippaerts – Sports Science Manager STVV, Ex-Physical Coach Standard, Club Brugge and KAA Gent
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Behind The Scenes - The Struggle for Success | 25 november 2024
Dit event bracht sporters, ouders, clubs en professionals samen voor een inspirerende avond. De boeiende verhalen van onze gastsprekers, zoals Luc Nilis, Arne Nilis, Mike Verstraeten, Rudy Heylen, Dr. Kristof Sas, Tine Schryvers en Benito Raman, lieten niemand onberoerd. Samen gingen we dieper in op belangrijke thema’s zoals gokverslaving, mentale druk, blessures en imagovorming binnen de sportwereld. Speciale dank aan onze moderator Geert Van Dun.
Een onvergetelijke avond: Dank aan iedereen die erbij was!
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Quadrans wants to play an active role in youth talent development, by supporting youth clinics and tournaments as well as training infrastructure and front-seat technology.
Supporting Youth Talent
About Gunter Thiebaut
Gunter Thiebaut, managing partner at Quadrans, combines over 15 years of top-level professional football experience with a master's degree in management. A licensed FIFA agent for both majors and minors, Gunter is also an esteemed member of The Football Forum (TFF). He holds a UEFA A coaching license and excels as a player agent, driven by a deep commitment to the personal development of players. His approach is sustainable and empathetic, aiming for long-term success.
Gunter's mission is to impart his extensive expertise to every player he represents, enriching their careers with the same joy, emotions and success he has experienced.
‘Football is not a collectieve sport, it’s an individual sport in a collective.’
Our partners
At Quadrans, our global network is pivotal in providing our talents with unparalleled opportunities for long and successful careers in football. We realize dreams by aligning our efforts with the unique personalities and aspirations of each player. Our extensive scouting network spans Europe and beyond, collaborating with trusted partners who share our vision.
As a united family of dedicated FIFA Football Agents, we work closely with partner agents, career support teams, academic experts, and clubs worldwide to foster player success both on and off the field.
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