Steijn Spreij started his career as a coach and Performance Analyst in field hockey. As a coach he worked for many clubs in the Dutch league and with the national teams O16, O18 and the Youth Olympic Team. He achieved multiple successes; National Championships, European titles, World titles and the Youth Olympic title. For more on this, check out Steijn's CV in these positions. As an analyst, he worked on the staff of the National field hockey men and women, with whom he participated in two European Championships, a World Cup and the Olympics.
In 2013, Steijn also joined the KNVB (Football Association) as an analyst during the European Junior Championship in Israel. After the European Championship, he joined the KNVB as Performance Analyst of the Dutch national team, where he was part of the technical staff during various tournaments such as; World Cup in 2014, European Championship 2021 and World Cup 2022.
Currently, as Manager Performance Analysis & Technology, Steijn is responsible for the video and data analysis of all national teams at the KNVB. The implementation of data analysis organization-wide in the process of, among other things, match analysis, scouting and player monitoring is a strategic pillar.
In short, measuring and providing insight into the performance and thus being able to support the players, teams, employees and organizations on their way to success drives Steijn enormously.
Captains Dinner Technology in Business
May 15, 2024 | 5 PM - 9 PM | PSV Stadium
Discover the importance of data at our upcoming Captain Dinner, where two exceptional speakers push the boundaries in their fields.
Meet Carl Berlo, the CEO behind 247 TailorSteel's success story. Discover how 247TailorSteel has embraced the importance of data to become a global player in the metal industry.
Get inspired and learn how data-driven decisions can move your business forward.

Technology in business
This exclusive event is aimed at leaders in commercial and IT roles within the B2B sector, providing a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and engage in valuable discussions.
Data driven decision making within the KNVB ⚽️
In the world of sports, data plays an increasingly important role. Consider, for example, analyzing match performance, improving tactics and optimizing player performance. This data can make the difference between winning and losing, even at the highest level. Using advanced data analysis, Steijn reveals how the Dutch team is preparing for the upcoming European Championship.
Steijn Spreij Manager Performance Analysis & Technology KNVB will take us into the fascinating world of performance management in high performance sports environments. He will answer essential questions: how can you ensure that a team performs optimally? What data is used, how is it collected and what technologies are deployed? And more importantly, how can this data be applied within your own organization? Steijn will not only share insights from top soccer, but also give practical tips on implementing data-driven work and building a strong data infrastructure. From his expertise he will also discuss the challenges in using "live" data and share his vision on future developments within Performance Analysis & Technology.
Using data drives our success- 247TailorSteel
Since its founding in 2007, 247TailorSteel has experienced remarkable growth as a manufacturer of custom metal sheets, tubes and edge parts. Their success is largely attributed to the revolutionary software "Sophia. This software, which controls the entire factory and where customers place their orders, has changed the traditional approach to manufacturing. The factory runs 24/7 thanks to Sophia, resulting in thousands of satisfied customers ordering their metal products quickly and efficiently.
The 'Sophia' online portal is a valuable asset for 247TailorSteel. Thanks to Sophia, customers can place their orders with ease and get the price within minutes. With more than 20,000 customers and a growth of 300 to 400 new customers per month, 247TailorSteel is a leading player in the industry. Their flexibility makes them attractive to both smaller and larger customers, and their ability to deliver quickly is highly valued.
What makes 247TailorSteel's story so relevant to your organization? During the Captain Dinner, CEO Carl Berlo will discuss the importance of data analytics in business, inspired by 247TailorSteel's success story. Discover how data and technology can be applied within your organization and learn from 247TailorSteel's practical experiences & insights. This is a unique opportunity to learn from an industry-leading company and understand how data-driven work can be the key to success.
‘Everything is better seen when you map it out.’
Location
PSV Stadium
Gerard Philipslaan, 5616 LA Eindhoven
Parking
Directions,, click here
Coming by train? Then it's only a short 10-minute walk from Eindhoven central station.
Program*
Walk-in & Networking
4:30 PM - 5 PM
PSV tour
5 PM - 6 PM
Captains Dinner
6 PM - 9 PM
Appetizer
Presentation Steijn Spreij
Manager Performance Analysis & Technology KNVB
Main
Presentation Carl Berlo
CEO 247 TailorSteel
Dessert
Networking and drinks
9 PM -10 PM
*There is no cost to participate in this event. It is exclusively open to leaders in commercial or IT positions within the B2B sector.
Captains Dinner
Guest speakers
Captains Dinner, May 15, 2024
Sign up for participation
The Captains Dinner is exclusively for leaders in commercial and IT functions within the B2B sector who are actively working to shape their business transformation.
Registration is free, but admission is not guaranteed; applications will be carefully reviewed.