ONFIRE USA Camp 2026

Two Legends. One Philosophy.
An all-inclusive elite field hockey training experience designed by Raoul Ehren and Sjoerd Marijne. Train the Dutch Way. Learn from the Best.
What is the ONFIRE USA Camp?
The ONFIRE USA Camp is a week-long, high-performance field hockey experience in the Netherlands, built on the training methods that shaped the best players and teams in the world.
You’ll train in a professional environment, in small groups, with full focus on:
- Technical development
- Tactical understanding and decision-making
- Game intelligence and field awareness
- Confidence, intensity, and mindset
This is not a “fun camp.”
This is a next-level experience for players who want to grow fast and train like the Dutch do.
Who is this camp for?
This camp is designed for motivated players who:
- Want elite-level coaching and structure
- Are ready to train hard and learn fast
- Want to improve tactical decision-making and speed of play
- Want to experience real Dutch high-performance development
The Coach
Aki Käppeler
- 100+ international caps for the U.S. Men’s National Team
- 5× Pan American Elite Team selections (2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- Multiple Medalist at Pan American Games & Cups (Outdoor + Indoor)
- Represented the U.S. across World Cups, World Leagues, and FIH events
- German Bundesliga (2013–2020) with top clubs (TSV Mannheim, Mannheimer HC)
- Hoofdklasse (Netherlands) with HC Klein Zwitserland
- Regular top scorer, main drag-flicker, and leadership group member
- Captain at club level and national team level
ONFIRE Hockey Support
ONFIRE is the biggest and most well-known hockey school in the Netherlands built on a clear philosophy:
✔ Individual attention
✔ Challenging, not judging
✔ Building self-confidence
✔ Maximizing potential
Skill Development Focus
Our training program pushes players beyond their comfort zone in a supportive environment, improving both fundamentals and advanced skills:
- Basic skills in challenging exercises
- Motor skills development
- Special skills: 3D, high ball, reverse backhand
- Scanning with the ball (field awareness)
- Coordination and athletic movement
A Typical Day at ONFIRE Camp
Get ready for an intensive, structured, and unforgettable week:
08:30 – Breakfast
09:30 – 1st Round Hockey Training
12:00 – Lunch
14:00 – 2nd Round Hockey Training
16:30 – Specialized Skills Session (Drag Flick & PC Skills)
18:00 – Dinner
19:00 – Seminar / Player Video Feedback / Social Activity
Location
HC ’s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch), Netherlands
Price
€1950
What’s included
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
- On-site physiotherapist and medical staff
- Transportation to and from Schiphol Airport
Ready to join the legacy?
Spots are limited. Registration is first come, first served.
Register now and secure your place at the ONFIRE USA Camp 2026.
