He last coached for Fenerbahçe for 2017-18 season, before getting fired during playoffs.
He also coached Fenerbahçe Acibadem between mid of 2008-09 season to 2009–2010 season end, and led to win Women's Volleyball League and Volleyball Super Cup.
He played volleyball between years 1967–1978 as a professional player and formerly coached CV Tenerife and Belgian national teams.
He is married and has a son and a daughter who both also play volleyball.
He speaks fluently Dutch, French, German and English.