Leon van Dalen

After youth teams at VV Drechtstreek and FC Dordrecht, Leon van Dalen played in the Eerste Divisie for FC Dordrecht (1988–2004) and FC Oss (2004–2008).^[1][2] He continued to play football at ASWH^[2] and VV Drechtstreek. He is the father of two kids, footballer Rens van Dalen (2007) and Eva van Dalen.

In 1997 Van Dalen received a teaching certificate and has taught ever since.^[3] Since he 2003 he also engages in education management and consulting.^[3] Alongside, he coaches youth teams at VV Drechtstreek.^[1]