Jaap Stam: New Role as Content Writer After Coaching Exit

Jaap Stam will stop as head coach of DOS Kampen, but will become technical manager at the amateur club. Kampen, which plays in the first division, announced this on their website on Monday. Stam will no longer be able to fulfill his role as trainer next season due to other commitments.

The now 53-year-old former footballer played in the youth team at DOS Kampen between 1988 and 1992 and then switched to FC Zwolle, where he made his debut as a professional footballer. In 2024, the former defender of PSV, Ajax and Manchester United, among others, returned to the amateurs Kampen as head coach.

Stam will now become the club’s technical manager and will remain closely involved with the first team. He will regularly attend training to support the selection and staff. In addition, the former footballer will be involved in the club’s technical policy. On Kampen’s website you can read that Ramin Ezzat, Raymon Beuling and Emiel Diender (part of the technical staff) are taking over many responsibilities.

Check out the latest episode of #DoneDeal now – from once to twice a week in January – about the latest transfer news at PSV, Feyenoord and Ajax!

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

Leave a Comment