Pitching Coach
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- Title:
- Pitching & Strength Coach
Bio
Michiel begins his third season as th epitching and strength coach of the Boise Hawks. Prior to the Hawks, Michiel was on Van Tol's staff at Boise State University. Michiel's connection to Van Tol started 27 years ago when Van Tol recruited Michiel to pitch for him at Treasure Valley Community College. The Haarlem, Netherlands native finished his college career at the College of Idaho were he earned his bachelor's degree in international business and business administration.
Michiel returned home to start his professional career in the Dutch Professional League from 1998-2010. During that time he was a member of the Netherlands National Team, was part of six European Cups, four World Cups, three Intercontinental Cups, two World Baseball Classics and the 2008 Beijing. Michiel and his wife, Renae, who he met at Treasure Valley Community College, moved to Boise in 2010. They have two daughters, Sklyer and Morgan.