Danny Makkelie will start working at the KNVB as Head of Referees for national competitions in the amateur football department. The 40-year-old top referee will be responsible, among other things, for the appointment and further development of approximately 250 match officials at national amateur level. Makkelie combines his new job with his career as a professional football referee.
Until recently, Makkelie worked for the National Police. In his new position at the KNVB, Makkelie will share his knowledge and experience with referees, assistant referees, observers, and instructors in the Second, Third and Fourth Divisions. The aim is to strengthen refereeing in national amateur football in the short and long term and to make and keep more people interested in refereeing. “We are proud that Danny will contribute to the development of refereeing in amateur football,” said Jan Dirk van der Zee, director of amateur football at KNVB. “As Head of Referee National Amateur Football Leagues, we could have nothing better than the experience and skills of one of the best referees in Europe. Danny has a heart for this profession and is a fantastic figurehead for the refereeing. We are convinced that his appointment will contribute to the goal of developing more referees for the KNVB.”
Source: KNVB