Michiel Kramer has hung up his boots and is now working as an assistant trainer at RKC Waalwijk. The former Feyenoord striker has spoken about his decision to leave football, citing the increased intensity of training as the main reason. In an interview with the Cor Potcast, Kramer explained that he found it difficult to keep up with the demands of modern football. "Je kijkt nu bewust naar hoe er getraind wordt met de data en dergelijke. Het lijkt wel alsof we nog harder zijn gaan trainen dan vorig jaar. Daar had ik toen natuurlijk al moeite mee, laat staan nu. Ik had dat niet meer kunnen opbrengen", he said.
Kramer has settled well into his new role and enjoys the structure of his day. "De structuur van de dag is nu wat langer. Je bent er wat eerder en gaat wat later naar huis. Dat is wel even anders en zeker aan het begin had ik daar wel moeite mee." Despite the initial challenges, Kramer is happy with his decision to leave football and start a new chapter as an assistant trainer.
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