Ron Groenewoud (born 24 January 1937) is a former

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and

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Playing career

During his football career, he played as a defender for

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from

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Managerial career

After his playing career, he was assistant coach at

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for three years, under head coaches

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and Bill Thompson. Afterwards, he managed

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and various teams of the

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(KNVB), including the women's national team. He also coached the men's national futsal team, achieving second place at the 1989 World Championship and qualification for the 1992 World Championship, 1996 UEFA Championship and 1996 World Championship. He retired in 1997.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Groenewoud, Ron 1937 births Living people Dutch football managers Eredivisie managers SC Heerenveen managers FC Groningen managers Netherlands women's national football team managers Futsal coaches Dutch men's footballers Men's association football defenders People from Grootegast Footballers from Groningen (province) Velocitas 1897 players 20th-century Dutch sportsmen