Cor van der Geest on arrival in 2008 Olympic athletes in the Olympic Stadium
Cor van der Geest (Haarlem, July 2, 1945) is a Dutch judge trainer.
He was a good judoka himself, but became the most famous coach. Since 1970 he has been linked to the Haarlem club KenAmJu. His successful pupils include his sons Dennis and Elco, Jenny Gal, Guillaume Elmont and Claudia Zwiers.
Van der Geest is known for his enthusiasm and emotional attitude during competitions. This led to collisions with officials and colleagues regularly. For years, he lived forever with coach Chris de Korte, until it was completed and they were together for a time coach. Still, people who know him well know him as a goalable person. Since 2004, Cor van der Geest Knight is in the Order of Orange-Nassau. In 2005, Van der Geest was named Men Coach of the Year by the European Judo Union.
On February 5, 2009, it became known that Cor van der Geest was appointed Technical Director of Judo Bond Netherlands; He has signed a contract that runs until the 2012 London Olympics. After the 2012 London Olympics, he announced that he could not extend his contract to the Judo League. Publications
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