Partner for sport

Driven by innovation

At DrainTalent, we believe that top performance starts at the foundation. We are engineers, agronomists, and sports enthusiasts united by one shared mission: creating high-quality, sustainable sports pitches that are playable all year round.

We combine Dutch pragmatism with high-tech innovation. What began as an ambitious idea to tackle waterlogging on sports pitches has grown into a unique pitch management system. Where traditional drainage only removes water naturally, we go further. We accelerate water removal through vacuum drainage, and combine this technology with subsurface irrigation, active moisture control, and circular water management.

What we do

DrainTalent develops and supplies pitch management systems for both professional clubs and amateur associations. Our core product is the DrainTalent system, a circular soil management system that actively regulates moisture levels in the rootzone. Combined with SIS Heat Dynamic, our electric pitch heating system, we offer complete control over both moisture and temperature in the soil.

The result: greater efficiency and control, leading to top-quality sports fields, fewer cancellations, and increased playability.

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Greener. Stronger. Better.

This is what we strive for every day. Our technology proves that top performance and sustainability can go hand in hand.

We make resilient, healthy pitches possible while reducing water consumption and CO₂ emissions – giving clubs control over their playing conditions and sustainability goals.

A SIS Pitches company

DrainTalent & SIS Pitches

Global leader in sports fields SIS Pitches acquired a majority stake in DrainTalent in 2025. This means that SIS Pitches and DrainTalent together offer the most complete range in the world in pitch construction, pitch maintenance, and advanced soil management technology. Read more here.

Built on evidence

Every system and feature we develop is extensively tested and validated at our Research & Innovation Centre in Beek.

With 11 test fields across a wide range of soil compositions, representative of both amateur and professional pitches, we objectively assess the performance of our technologies against traditional reference fields.

Independent research, continuous improvement, and practice-based testing form the foundation of everything we develop.

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Our Team

Behind our technology is a team of experts who understand the complexity of pitch management, from the physics and biology of soil and grass to the practical challenges of everyday operations.

Pim Hermans | Regional Sales Manager Benelux

After earning his bachelor’s degree in Commercial Economics, Pim began his career in the commercial sports industry, holding various sales roles both within and outside the sports sector. In his previous position, he introduced a robot for field marking in the Benelux and collaborated with both professional and amateur clubs. Driven by relationship building and the provision of innovative solutions, Pim is committed to the further development and growth of DrainTalent.
Greg Collins | International Sales Manager

Greg is an experienced professional with more than 30 years of expertise in agronomy, sports turf management, commercial sales, business development, and international account management. Greg has held leadership positions at companies in the agronomy sector and has successfully implemented growth strategies, introduced innovative technologies, and built strong distribution and customer networks across Europe and beyond.
Luke Edwards | Chief Innovation Officer

With over 20 years of industry experience, Luke holds a degree in Sports and Materials Science from the University of Birmingham. He is responsible for spearheading the SIS Pitches’ and DrainTalent’s innovation strategy, driving the design, manufacture, and construction of world-leading sports pitches. Luke oversees the development of the entire technology portfolio, ensuring that every system meets the highest standards. By embracing innovation across manufacturing and installation processes, he ensures DrainTalent remains at the forefront of sports infrastructure technology.
Jelle de Boer | Project & Implementation Manager

After his studies in Architecture and Real Estate, Jelle worked on various sustainable projects, focusing on quality and future-proofing. In addition, he is active in the football world, both as a player and as a board member. At DrainTalent, he combines his architectural background and sustainability expertise with his passion for sports to contribute to further professional growth.
Ruben Florijn | Project & Implementation Manager

Ruben has been active in the football world from a young age. After his bachelor’s in Sport, Management, and Entrepreneurship, he professionalized a national dealer network in the e-bike industry. Driven by growth and collaboration, he combines his entrepreneurial mentality and sports background at DrainTalent to strengthen the further development of the company.
Samantha Hermsen | Office Support

Samantha’s passion for sports started at a young age. During her bachelor’s in Sports Science, she contributed to the organisation of the European Para Championships and travelled to Curaçao to conduct research on motor development within physical education. Outside of her professional roles, she is an active coach and board member, and in 2024, she won a European title in dance. At DrainTalent, Samantha applies her energy, experience, and enthusiasm to contribute to world-class sports fields.
Anna Correas Grifoll | Innovation Marketing Specialist

Anna holds a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology and two master’s degrees in Agrobiology and Science and Business Management. With more than five years of experience in marketing for science and tech organizations, she excels at translating complex innovations clearly and persuasively into value for customers and partners, supported by data and practical insights. Her passion for sustainable innovation helps us better align our systems with the market.