The best example is the NBA, with high intensity and long breaks. During the season, the NBA teams play every three days. That's a lot, and they also travel far. But from the end of May until October, they have their break.
I'm, uh, not proud to say it - I play fantasy baseball. It's, like, the dorkiest thing ever.
There are great amateur bodies that have good programs right from the grassroots level to professionals.
Obviously the leagues are different. The Premier League is much more competitive than the Dutch league.
Every goal is hard work, especially in such an excellent league as the Bundesliga; or even take the Champions League.
If you're not at the elite levels there are a lot more opportunities to play tournaments.
The Dutch league is not one of the strongest five leagues in the world, or even Europe, and that's why it is difficult to maintain.
I always think the same: English players don't generally leave England, which is strange. But of course, the Premier League's got the reputation as one of best leagues going, and one of the most competitive leagues.
