JAKARTA - A brave step was taken by Indonesian coach, Val Arnold Raharja. The man who trains children's football in the country decided to attend training at the UEFA level B coaching academy in Thuringia, Germany.
He became the only representative from Asia out of 38 participants who participated in the training. Val revealed that the figures of Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Hansi Flick were the reason he was desperate to participate in training coaches in Germany.
This decision was made in January 2022. He was inspired by the success of three German coaches winning Champions League trophies from the last three seasons.
"I also heard the character of German people who are straight, detailed and rarely praise," said Val, as in a written statement.
The man who has a hobby of following football statistics was also inspired by Dani Suryadi, an Indonesian coach who is currently coaching the Como 1907 FC club in Italy.
Val hopes that many coaches will gain knowledge in the best place so that they can contribute to Indonesian football.
Val's move received appreciation from the Indonesian national team legend, Rochi Putiray. He said, Val had extraordinary people, had strong guts and determination.
"I am a former player ashamed, because there are non-players who dare to go there. What Val does is an extraordinary thing for local coaches to be motivated," said Rochi.
He then gave motivation to the young Indonesian coach to continue to dare to step up. The former Hong Kong League club player also asked Val to be patient in pursuing his coaching career.
"If the intention is to develop football, there must be a way," said Rochi.
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