The final youth page in this section of the programme, page 63, focuses on the RVO FC Groningen/Cambuur C3 team (the Under-14s). Unlike their older counterparts who battled relegation, this squad enjoyed a highly successful campaign in the “Onder-14 Divisie A,” finishing in an impressive second place.
The article serves as a farewell tribute to their departing trainer, René Wollerich. Under his guidance, the team finished just behind the champions, De Graafschap. The text highlights the resilience of the young squad: after suffering a heavy cup defeat against FC Emmen C1, they bounced back immediately with a solid away victory against Vitesse/AGOVV. The league table printed on the page shows a dominant season, with 8 wins, 1 draw, and only 2 losses, boasting a massive +23 goal difference. It is a classic example of a youth team clicking perfectly, playing with confidence and attacking flair.
A Look into the Future
By 2026, the boys in this U14 squad are in their mid-twenties. The transition from a successful 13-year-old to a professional first-team player is notoriously the most difficult hurdle in football. While a second-place finish in the youth leagues is a wonderful memory, the true success of a youth coach like René Wollerich is measured not in trophies, but in how many of those boys developed the technical and mental foundation required to survive the brutal cut-offs of the older academy age groups. This page remains a proud snapshot of a team that got it right during the 2012/2013 season.