Testimonials
Moncho Lopez
Head coach Fukuoka Rizing "Only few people that I met can talk and explain basketball like he does". 
Brian Lynch
Head coach Spirou Charleroi "He doesn't talk it, he lives it and is an example for his players and peers around him". 
Larry Gordon
Hagen, 2x BBL All Star "His energy, enthusiasm and obvious love of the game was contagious". 
Doug Creighton
Formosa Dreamers "Coach Thomas is extremely passionate about the game of basketball". 
Jada Lynch
Belgium U16 National Team "Working with Thomas has completely transformed my game". 
Liam Judd
Mumbai Titans "He wants the best output from all of us". 
Devon van Oostrum
Rans Simba Basketball "Thomas has a unique ability to balance analytics with personal attention". 
Ilkan Karaman
Formosa Dreamers "He is someone that I can always get support from". 
John Fields
Rans Simba Basketbal "He is one of the best motivators I played for". 
Clifford Hammonds
Charleroi - former Euroleague player "His unique way of interacting with players creates growth in the players abilities along with their approach to the game". 
Paul Rowe
VTS - Flemish coaching education program "I would recommend coach Roijakkers as a valuable asset to any club or organization". 
Cameron Wells
Giessen, BBL All Star "I noticed an increase in my understanding of the game". 
Enis Murati
Leuven, Austrian National Team "He is a person with a lot of basketball knowledge, very open minded, cooperative and helpful". 
Andre Hollins
Leuven "Coach Roijakkers is one of the most dedicated people I've met in my basketball career". 
Maarten Bostyn
President Limburg United "You will find that he is straight forward and genuine man, who works, plays and is basketball". |
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"Coach Thomas has very detailed technical knowledge and is able to transmit it to others. Only few people that I met can talk and explain basketball like he does". "Thomas is the ultimate professional". Read more...
"I have had the opportunity to work along side Thomas Roijakkers this past season. Thomas is the ultimate professional. Super disciplined in all aspects of his life which made him very dependable for me regarding his commitment and work ethic. He puts more time into basketball then any coach I’ve ever worked with and he brings a world of knowledge, experience, and ideas along with him. He really helped me create a high level of discipline and intensity to our culture. He’s an asset to any club. He’s the your up and coming young hungry coach that will absolutely explode when he gets his opportunity as a head coach". "I first met coach Thomas roijakkers my first professional basketball year in holland". Read more...
"Our team was not the best, but throughout the season he always did his best to motivate me and make me a better player. And not just for that year, but it seemed like he knew that I would be a good player in Europe in the future and he was doing everything to help me become that player. He showed me exactly how hard work can pay off. He is a coach whom you can trust, respect and someone whom you will always want to do your best for. That season in Holland I listened to him, learned from him and believed in him as a coach because he believed in me. His energy, enthusiasm and obvious love of the game was contagious. Thomas is not an "in your face" kind of coach; he goes for the heart and the head instead teaching you to love the game and to think while playing it. Thomas is a remarkable coach who knows the game and any team will be lucky to have him". "He is a great communicator and cares about each and every one of his players". Read more...
"Coach Thomas is extremely passionate about the game of basketball. His knowledge of the game is unparalleled yet is always learning how to better improve his players. He is a great communicator and cares about each and every one of his players". "His training has truly helped me unlock new levels of performance, and I’m grateful for all the knowledge and growth he’s brought to my basketball journey". Read more...
"Working with Thomas has completely transformed my game. When we first started, my court awareness, footwork, finishing, and basketball IQ were areas I knew I needed to improve, but I wasn’t sure how to get there. Thomas broke everything down in a way that was easy to understand and focused on what mattered most for my growth. One of the most impactful things he did was study my game through film. He would watch clips of my plays, both the good and the bad, and show me exactly what I was doing wrong and how I could do it better. It wasn’t just about correcting mistakes; he would point out opportunities I missed on the court, helping me become more aware of my surroundings and more confident in my decisions. The way he broke down my game in those film sessions was invaluable in improving my court vision and ability to read the defense. When it came to footwork and finishing, Thomas pushed me to be precise and efficient with every move. Whether it was creating space for a shot or finishing strong at the rim, he helped me develop the fundamentals that made all the difference in game situations. His focus on these details gave me more control and confidence in the flow of the game. Above all, Thomas taught me to “win the day.” He was always stressing the importance of being better each day, whether it was in practice or in my approach to the game. That mentality has stuck with me and is a big reason I’ve been able to take my game to the next level. Thanks to Thomas, I’ve not only become a better player technically, but I’ve gained a deeper understanding of the game. His training has truly helped me unlock new levels of performance, and I’m grateful for all the knowledge and growth he’s brought to my basketball journey". "Thomas allowed me to feel comfortable in being myself on the court and play to my strengths". Read more...
"I had a lot of fun playing for coach Thomas. I appreciated the confidence he had in me, and my teammates to thrive in our individual roles. From day one, Thomas allowed me to feel comfortable in being myself on the court and play to my strengths. Coach Thomas is hard on his players because he knows what we can all do, I liked that about him, as I knew it was never personal and he just wants the best output from all of us". "Thomas joined our team late in the season, but his impact was immediate and profound". Read more...
"HE BROUGHT A MUCH NEEDED STRUCTURE AND DISCIPLINE THAT NOT ONLY ELEVATED MY INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE BUT ALSO TRANSFORMED OUR TEAM DYNAMICS. THOMAS HAS A UNIQUE ABILITY TO BALANCE ANALYTICS WITH PERSONAL ATTENTION, ENSURING EACH PLAYER UNDERSTAND THEIR ROLE AND IS MOTIVATED TO PERFORM AT THEIR BEST. HIS METICULOUS PREPARATION FOR EVERY PRACTICE AND GAME MEANT THAT WE WERE ALWAYS A STEP AHEAD OF OUR COMPETITION. BEYOND THE X'S AND O'S THOMAS EMPHASIZED TEAM BUILDING, FOSTERING A STRONG SENSE OF UNITY AND TRUST AMONG US. HIS PROFESSIONALISM AND DEDICATION ARE TRUY OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD. I'M INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL TO HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND GROW UNDER HIS GUIDANCE". "Thomas is one of the most disciplined coaches I've ever worked with. He has a very creative basketball knowledge and is someone that I can always get support from both on and of the court. It's a privilege to know him".
"Coach thomas roijakkers is a master technician and great with x's and o's ". Read more...
"WHILE PLAYING FOR HIM I NEVER FELT UNDERPREPARED OR LACKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MY OPPONENT. HE IS ALSO ONE OF THE BEST MOTIVATORS I PLAYED FOR, CHALLENGING YOU RESPECTFULLY TO GET EVERY OUNCE OF GOOD PLAY OUT OF YOU TO MAXIMIZE YOUR ABILITIES ON AND OFF THE COURT. IT WAS AN ABSOLUTE PLEASURE TO PLAY FOR HIM. AS HOW GREAT OF A COACH HE IS, HE IS EVEN A BETTER PERSON". "Thomas is one of the most dedicated basketball people i've been around in my 11 years as a professional". Read more...
"The attention to details he brings is second to none. His unique way of interacting with players creates growth in the players abilities along with their approach to the game". "I have known Thomas Roijakkers in his capacity of basketball coach for a great number of years". READ MORE...
"I am convinced that coach Roijakkers has the capacity, experience, knowledge and passion for teaching and coaching basketball at the highest professional level. Because of his high level of standards, coach Roijakkers can function at best in an organized and/or professional environment. Coach Roijakkers is demanding for his players and everyone involved in the setting, as much as he is to himself. Much to his credit, he takes adversity, right or wrongful, as an opportunity to learn, to question him self and to move on to the next challenge. Determination and focus are his key traits.I would recommend coach Roijakkers as a valuable asset to any club or organization that is determined to improve it’s basketball program, be it for short term results with a professional senior team or long term player development. Coach Roijakkers furthermore does an exceptional job at teaching during camps and clinics and at a variety of community outreach programs with professional players/teams". "during the time i worked with him, i noticed an increase in not only my physical ability but also in my understanding of the game". Read more...
"Coach Thomas Roijakkers is a great coach and physical trainer. I played one season with him as my assistant coach and physical trainer in Zwolle, Holland. During that time I noticed an increase in not only my physical ability but also in my understanding of the game". "Coach Thomas is a person who I would describe as a very disciplined hard worker". Read more...
"He is a person with a lot of basketball knowledge, very open-minded, cooperative and helpful, trying to put his players in a well-structured situation where they can develop most effectively. Coach Thomas invests a lot of time in the preparation and scouting of the opponent, and is very good at adjusting and minimizing their strengths. I can tell from my experience that coach Thomas helped me develop my skills by his honest, precise and constructive analysis in order to bring my game on the next level". "Coach Roijakkers is one of the most dedicated people I've met in my
basketball career". Read more... "Every time I walked into the office he was doing something to make the team better, whether it was watching film, sketching plays, or making the practice schedule etc. His attention to detail is a key indicator of how much time he puts into the game off the court. The way he teaches structure on offense and defense was very clear and there was never any ambiguity or confusion which made my job as a basketball player easier. Coach try's to simplify the game as best as possible. The best quality I liked about coach was that he wasn't just my coach he also cared about me as well. Always asked me how I was doing and how the other people I care about was doing and that meant a lot to me. He is hands down a great person to work with"! "When you work with thomas you will find that he is a straight forward and genuine man, who works, plays ans is basketball". Read more...
" Thomas Roijakkers worked for Hubo Limburg United as an assistant coach. In the time that we worked with him we got to know him as a hard working and very punctual person who breathes basketball. He has attention for the physical development and healthy lifestyle of the players, not just for the game itself. Having a hard working mentality, he demands the same of the players he works with. When you work with Thomas you will find that he is a straight forward and genuine man, who works, plays and is basketball". |