As Board Member for Communications at football club vv DESK in Kaatsheuvel, I was responsible for both internal and external communications for members, sponsors, and other stakeholders. In addition to my governance role, I also held an operational position within the Communications Committee. This included managing the club’s website and social media channels.

Furthermore, I maintained contact with journalists, wrote editorial content, and produced photographic material. Match photography, combined with writing match reports, was both a particular passion and a personal interest.

During my three years in this board position, I gained valuable insight into the operations and dynamics of an amateur sports club. One of the key challenges faced by the board at the time was to govern objectively and to prioritize the interests of the club over those of individuals.