A Brief History of Johan Cruyff’s Career as a Soccer Player

 


For more than 20 years, Hans Van Tartwijk has been working in the real estate development and investment industry. The former president of development company T&vT in Amsterdam, he serves as a partner at Princeton Property Partners. An avid soccer fan, Hans Van Tartwijk enjoys watching and attending soccer games. One of his favorite players of all time is Johan Cruyff.

Born in Amsterdam on April 25, 1947, Johan Cruyff grew up loving to play soccer and joined Ajax youth at the age of 10. By 1964 he had worked his way up to the senior Ajax team, where he excelled under the total football strategy of manager Rinus Michels. The strategy had players move between different positions and Cruyff’s speed and ability allowed him to easily handle any position. He was a main goal scorer for the team and helped it win three European Cups and six Dutch championships between 1966 and 1973. Cruyff’s talent also earned him the Ballon d’Or Award as European Footballer of the Year in 1971. He was the first Dutch player to win the award.

In 1973, Johan Cruyff transferred to FC Barcelona. He led the team to a 5-0 record on the way to a league title and earned his second Ballon d’Or Award during his first season, followed by his third award the following year. Although Cruyff announced his retirement from soccer in 1978, he continued playing in the United States. During the 1979-80 season, he played with the Los Angeles Aztecs and in the following season he played with the Washington Diplomats. He spent a season with the Spanish club Levante UD, during which he suffered several injuries, and eventually finished his career with another three seasons in the Netherlands, one with Feyenoord and two with Ajax.

Choosing the Right Drum Kit for You

Hans Van Tartwijk serves as co-founder and partner at Princeton Property Partners, a real estate investment and development company. In this capacity, he works with foreign clients and advises them with respect to investments in the United States. When he’s not busy with work, Hans Van Tartwijk enjoys playing the drums.

Buying your first drum kit can be as overwhelming as it is exciting, due to the sheer variety of brands and drum styles available. The first thing you should think about is the kind of sound you are looking for. This will reduce the number of options immediately and guide you as you begin deciding on the smaller details of your drum kit. Once you know the style of music you most want to play, you can figure out how many drums you need. Most basic kits come with four to five drums. If you want more of a jazz sound as you play, you will most likely be fine with five drums: three toms, a snare, and a bass drum. Meanwhile, if you are looking more for a metal sound, you might want a larger kit.

Next, you will need to figure out the type of drum shells and drum heads you want. Shells are made from a huge variety of materials, from maple and oak to mahogany and basswood. Each wood shell material will create a different sound. While maple wood creates a warm and balanced tone, mahogany creates a low-end, vintage sound. Try drums made from as many different materials as you can find in order to make the right choice. In terms of drum heads, thicker drum heads create less resonance and a darker, more focused sound and thinner heads create a lighter sound. If money is an issue, focus more on getting high-quality drum heads than shells. Good drum heads can create a very good sound even if they are on an entry level shell.

What to Look for When Buying a Hi-Hat Cymbal

The former president and head of development at T&vT in Amsterdam, Hans Van Tartwijk currently oversees investments at Princeton Property Partners. Outside of his professional activities, Hans Van Tartwijk enjoys playing the drums in his free time.

The hi-hat cymbal is an integral part of a standard drum kit and consists of two cymbals mounted together on a stand and connected to a foot pedal. When buying a hi-hat cymbal, it is important to consider factors such as the design of both cymbals. A thicker bottom cymbal enables the drummer to achieve a crisp sound. A wavy bottom cymbal achieves the same effect. Although it is possible to purchase top and bottom cymbals separately, most drummers prefer to buy them as a set.

When it comes to hi-hat stands comfort is king. Drummers often find that uncomfortable hi-hat stands result in less confident playing. Because the hi-hat typically receives a lot of action during a session, it is important to choose a durable stand. For more advanced drummers, a stand with adjustable cymbal distance adds another layer of versatility.

PSV Eindhoven Coach Phillip Cocu Extends Contract

Hans Van Tartwijk has worked for more than two decades building a successful career as a real estate development and investment professional through his roles at such firms as Princeton Property Partners. Outside of his professional pursuits, Hans Van Tartwikj enjoys attending games of the PSV Eindhoven football club.

PSV Eindhoven recently announced that its coach, Phillip Cocu, has agreed to sign a contract extending his tenure with the team. After first joining PSV prior to the 2013 season, he had originally planned to remain at the helm until the summer of 2017. However, in December 2015, Cocu came to a verbal agreement with the team, adding two more years to his initial contract.

Cocu explained his decision on the club’s website, naming the team’s progress as his main reason to remain with the team. PSV has made great strides under his leadership, even achieving the Eredivisie title during the 2015 season. However, Cocu said that he has more to offer before he leaves the team. In addition, he said that he wants to continue building the careers of PSV’s younger players by enlisting experienced footballers in the coming seasons.

Urban Land Institute to Hold 2016 Spring Meeting in Philadelphia

A business executive with over two decades of experience in real estate development and investment, Hans Van Tartwijk is a partner in the real estate investment firm Princeton Property Partners. In addition to his work with the firm, Hans Van Tartwijk maintains membership in the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a nonprofit group that oversees various research and education activities to enhance land use policies worldwide.

Registration will soon open for the 2016 ULI Spring Meeting, which will be held April 19-21 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The gathering will provide ULI members an opportunity to network with their peers, hear from prominent speakers, and learn about the latest issues and trends in real estate.

Activities at the three-day event will include formal receptions, informative education sessions, and meetings of ULI Product Councils from across the United States. In addition, attendees at the Spring Meeting will have the chance to take part in a tour exploring real estate projects throughout Philadelphia. For more information, visit www.spring.uli.org.