Sjaak Lettinga

Sjaak Lettinga (born 16 September 1982) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. During his career, he played professionally for Telstar, Volendam, and Helmond Sport.

Career Lettinga started playing football as a youth at DCG and played in the youth teams of Ajax from the under-11s through to the under-19s. He broke through at Telstar during the 2001–02 season, but at his next club, FC Volendam, he was unable to secure a regular place in the starting line-up.

From the 2007–08 season, Lettinga played for Helmond Sport. He featured in almost every match during his first two seasons there, but a serious groin injury kept him sidelined for a prolonged period. A clause in his contract stipulated that he would earn a new deal if he made at least 25 appearances during the 2010–11 season. As it became clear during the winter break that this target would not be reached, he left the club on a free transfer and returned to Telstar.

In 2014–15, he played as an amateur for VV Katwijk, reaching promotion to the fourth-tier Topklasse with the club. This was followed by a spell at Tweede Klasse club IJVV Stormvogels the following year.

Coaching career In the 2016–17 season, Lettinga was appointed head coach of his former club Stormvogels, a position he held until 2021.

Honours Katwijk Hoofdklasse Saturday B: 2014–15