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Maccabi Tel Aviv Adds Belgian Assistant Coach and Neuroscience Expert to Staff
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First reported by N12 · Jul 1, 2026
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Maccabi Tel Aviv has strengthened its coaching staff by hiring Belgian assistant coach Brandt Thys and neuroscience expert Ludo Pollers, both bringing extensive international experience. Their appointments aim to boost the team's performance ahead of the new season.
- 01Maccabi Tel Aviv appointed Belgian assistant coach Brandt Thys and neuroscience expert Ludo Pollers.
- 02Thys has over 500 club appearances and seven senior caps for Belgium as a midfielder.
- 03Thys previously coached at Gent, Standard Liège, Al-Raed, and helped Győr win the Hungarian league.
- 04Pollers has experience with elite athletes in various sports and worked with Thys at Győr.
- 05Pollers' background includes roles with Belgian Biathlon, DR Congo, Aspire Academy, and Belgium's ice hockey team.
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OrganizationsMaccabi Tel Aviv, Standard Liège, Racing Genk, Trabzonspor, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Gent, Al-Raed, Győr
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