Gert-Jan Lammens is a very committed Dutch manager in sports and leisure who has set himself the goal of reaching as many people as possible with the power of sport and exercise on their way to a healthy and vital life. In it, he has put his focus on the city that is in his heart, Rotterdam! 

He grew up in Lekkerkerk, a small village near Rotterdam, after which he went to the academy for physical education in The Hague. However, the profession of PE teacher did not appeal to him, so he made the switch via various commercial sports organizations to form and implement local government policy in the field of sports, exercise and associations. 
 

After graduating from the academy of physical education in 1988, Gert-Jan was called up to do his military service as a sports instructor. After three days, however, he was back home because the army clothing did not fit him. At that time, he practiced the bodybuilding sport at a high level, which the standard equipment of the army was not adapted to. As a result, entering the labour market came earlier than expected. At that time, company fitness was on the rise and Gert-Jan started working in Rotterdam to make and keep employees of various companies vital. At the same time, he has reported to the municipality of Rotterdam to offer more sports and leisure activities for children especially in the deprived areas of the city. That marked the start of a professional career in the Rotterdam sports world, which he currently fills in the role of director at Rotterdam Sportsupport. 

Gert-Jan founded 5G-coaching in 2017. Through this company, he helps people on an individual basis to find their way in solving all kinds of issues that they cannot solve without a guide. 
 

In a world in which sincere connection between people is no longer obvious and the healthy lifestyle leaves much to be desired, Gert-Jan has set himself the goal of (continuing to) dedicate himself to this and to be an example himself. Preventive efforts to ensure healthy ageing and a society in which people really live together is more necessary than ever. Life has become too complex for many to find a way through it alone. More than ever, co-reliance and contributing to your environment from an energetic basis deserves attention.