Joppe Stappenbelt

Meet Joppe Stappenbelt

Club: Pinoké
Team: Heren 1
Position: Defender
Stick: Low Bow

Favorite Osaka products:

1. Osaka Pro Tour 100 – Low Bow Hockey Stick. "This is a stick that is perfectly balanced — and the main reason I'm an Osaka athlete."
2. Osaka Footwear KAI Mk1 – White. "With these shoes you are quick on your feet and killing it when changing directions."
3. Armadillo 4.0 – Iconic Black. "With this glove you are ready for the game!"
4. Osaka Sports Duffle – Iconic Black. "I love how functional and high quality this bag is."
5. Osaka Training Jacket Unisex – Navy. "Very good looking, especially the back, and functional."
6. Osaka Padel Racket – Deshi. "This high quality padel racket is perfect for me as a starting, but serious, padel player."

"Both my parents played hockey when I was a kid. I always joined them at their games and got into hockey that way."

Inspiration

"My biggest inspiration is Usain Bolt. I see him as the perfect example that combining joy, desire and motivation can get you everywhere. If you've got these three elements, it doesn't matter who you are — you can get to the top!"

What Hockey Means to Him Right Now

"Right now I play hockey to have fun, be proud of where I'm at, discover where I can go, and to be with my friends."

Representing Club and Country

"Representing Pinoké and the (junior) Netherlands brings a lot of pride, respect and fun. I have been playing at Pinoké since I was 4 years old. So when we play a game, especially at home, and see all the people that I've gotten to know in this timespan of 16 years, it is very special!"

"Representing your country is, as you can imagine, also a wonderful feeling."

Looking Ahead

"As an athlete I still have some dreams I want to achieve. Firstly, I hope to become a key player of Pinoké and give back what they have given me all these years! On an international level I dream to play the Olympics one day. This is still far away, but nonetheless a big dream of mine."

The Osaka Partnership

"Osaka has had — and still has — a huge impact on my journey as an athlete. Our partnership started in 2016, and I see no reason to ever end my contract with Osaka. Osaka always lets you play with the best of the best equipment. As you can imagine, playing with the best equipment for over 5 years has had a huge impact on my hockey career."

"I have always been in love with the look of Osaka. When I then started using the equipment, I instantly knew that this was the perfect brand for me."

Advice for a Starting Athlete

"Never let anyone tell you that you can't. For example, when practicing a long high ball — I believe that with enough practice, anyone can do anything. Especially with hockey, anything is possible!"

"Thank you, Osaka, for all the amazing years we had, and may the coming years be even more special!"