My mission is to help athletes & driven individuals become stronger, more resilient, and better-performing humans — in training, sport, and life.
About Daaf Egberts
My name is Daaf Egberts. I'm a performance coach specializing in Strength & Conditioning, Performance coaching, and CrossFit. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching a wide range of individuals — from motivated recreational athletes to high-level competitive athletes performing at the highest competitive levels..
After spending 2.5 years coaching and training in Auckland, New Zealand, I returned home to Amsterdam to build Daaf Egberts Training — my platform for performance coaching, athlete education, and evidence-informed training insights. I now coach clients both in-person in Amsterdam and remotely worldwide.
With a strong foundation in strength training, movement quality, and energy systems development, I help athletes move better, get stronger, and perform when it matters. Whether you're competing at a high level or simply committed to training with purpose, I enjoy working with driven individuals and my goal is to make your training effective, intelligent, and sustainable.
Sports have always played a central role in my life. While my current focus is CrossFit, I grew up playing tennis, ice-skating, and football. A back injury at 14 forced me to stop playing football, but introduced me to strength and movement training, sparking a lifelong fascination with athletic development and human performance.
Though my professional career started in a different field, with an MBA from the University of Amsterdam and several years as a management consultant, I eventually followed my true passion. I became a full-time coach and haven’t looked back.
A big part of what drives me is seeing athletes waste potential, not because they lack effort, but because they lack structure and individualization. Many people train without clear intent, missing their “low-hanging fruit.” or just copying random bodybuilding protocols from the internet. That’s where I come in.
I aim to help my clients:
Train with more focus and structure
Identify weaknesses and turn them into strengths
Learn how to adapt their training based on life and progress
Build confidence through understanding
Rather than dictate programs, I coach athletes to make informed decisions about their training. I believe in regular (re)assessment, feedback, and collaboration. Athlete ownership is key to training because progress isn’t just about following a plan; it’s about being part of every aspect.
Whether you're training for competition, performance, or longevity, I’m here to help you move better, get stronger, and have fun doing it.
— Daaf Egberts
Performance Coach | Strength & Conditioning Trainer
