Our team: The heart of Lindobeach Pro Teams

At Lindobeach Pro Teams, we are more than just a group of athletes; we are a high-performance environment built on ambition, collaboration, and long-term development. Our players, coaches, and staff share one clear mission: to raise the level of beach volleyball in the Netherlands while supporting each other to grow both on and off the court. Discover the faces behind our teams below.

Beachteam Van Hal/Van Werkhoven

Cain van Hal

Position: Defender

Age: 29
Height: 188 cm

Mart van Werkhoven

Position: Blocker

Age: 34
Height: 208 cm

Team profile

Our current leading team, Cain van Hal and Mart van Werkhoven, represents the drive, professionalism, and talent at the heart of Lindobeach Pro Teams.

They have delivered impressive performances on the international and national stage, including strong results at WEVZA events and at King of the Court Utrecht. Their commitment to improvement and competitive success makes them role models within our programme, inspiring both emerging talents and experienced athletes across our organisation.

Beachteam Van Driel/Bröring

Mexime van Driel

Position: Defender

Age: 27
Height: 183

Kirsten Bröring

Position: Blocker

Age: 25
Height: 188

Team profile

Kirsten Bröring and Mexime van Driel are one of the ambitious women’s teams within Lindobeach Pro Teams. Their main focus this season is the Dutch Eredivisie, where they aim to build consistency and achieve strong national results.

In addition, they plan to compete in selected Future tournaments abroad to gain international experience and continue their development at the highest possible level.

 

 

Beachteam Hartgring/Janiunas

Marijn Hartgring

Position: Defender

Age: 18
Height: 184 cm

Jonas Janiunas

Position: Blocker

Age: 26
Height: 206 cm

Team profile

Marijn Hartgring, one of the young talents within Lindobeach Pro Teams, teams up with Jonas Janiunas this season. At just 18 years old, Marijn represents the next generation of the programme, bringing ambition and drive to the court.

Their goal for the upcoming summer is to compete in both the Topdivisie and the Eredivisie, qualify for the Dutch National Championships, and, if possible, gain additional experience by playing a national tour event abroad. Together, they are focused on development, consistency, and taking the next step in their competitive careers.

 

 

Training Squad

Dmytro Nakhod

Position: Defender

Age: 24
Height: 185 cm

Manuele Losi

Position: Defender

Age: 23
Height: 183 cm

About the Squad

The Training Squad consists of athletes who are part of the Lindobeach Pro Teams programme and are currently developing their skills, teamwork, and competitive experience. While they are not yet part of a permanent team, they train alongside our elite and development players, gaining exposure to high-level coaching and competition.

These athletes represent the future of Lindobeach Pro Teams, and their progress is closely supported with the goal of moving into permanent teams and competing at the top national and international levels.

 

 

Coaching staff

Luciano Manhães

Headcoach

Age: 52

Head Coach

Luciano Manhães is the head coach of all teams within Lindobeach Pro Teams and brings a wealth of international experience to the programme. He has coached at the Olympic Games three times, representing Brazil twice and Russia once; a testament to his expertise at the highest level of the sport.

At Lindobeach Pro Teams, Luciano is responsible for the overall sporting vision, guiding both elite athletes and emerging talents. His main focus is not only on performance today, but on building a strong pathway for the future by developing new talent and raising the competitive standard across the entire programme.

 

 

Join our journey

At Lindobeach Pro Teams, we are constantly pushing the level of beach volleyball in the Netherlands. Whether you’re a fan, a potential sponsor, or a future athlete, there are many ways to join our journey and be part of our story. Whether you want to support our athletes, follow our progress, or take part in the programme yourself. Together, we are shaping the future of Dutch beach volleyball, and you can be part of it.

“Every serve, every point, every day — we grow stronger together.”

Lindobeach Pro Teams