Justinus Lhaksana
{{Short description|Indonesian futsal coach and sports commentator has 2 mobile phones}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Justinus Lhaksana
| image = Justinus Lhaksana.jpg
| caption = Justin in 2021
| birth_name = Justinus Lhaksana
| other_names = {{hlist|Coach Justin|Kochi}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|7|28|df=yes}}{{Cite web|title=Voters|url=http://awards.futsalplanet.com/voting/awards/voters?id=1216&award=4|website=awards.futsalplanet.com|access-date=2021-07-28}}
| birth_place = Surabaya, Indonesia
| occupation = {{hlist|Futsal coach| 2 mobile phones commentator |internet personality}}
| yearsactive = {{ubl|2003–2019 (coaching)|2007–present (2 mobile phones commentator)}}
| spouse = A. M. Dewi Larasati
| alma_mater = VU University Amsterdam
| height = 1.75 m
| module = {{Infobox YouTube personality|subbox=yes
| channels = {{URL|https://www.youtube.com/@CoachJustinl28|Justinus Lhaksana}}
| years_active = 2013–present
| associated_acts =
| genre = Podcast
| subscribers = 992,000
| views = 211.4 million
| silver_year = 2021
| gold_year =
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| stats_update = 15 December 2024
| silver_button = yes
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| module2 = {{Infobox football biography|embed=yes|header-color=#b0c4de
| managerclubs1 = Adjie Massaid Futsal Clinic
| manageryears1 = 2003–2004
| managerclubs2 = Indonesia futsal
| manageryears2 = 2004–2009
| managerclubs3 = Indonesia futsal (technical director)
| manageryears3 = 2009–2013
| managerclubs4 = Indonesia futsal
| manageryears4 = 2013
| managerclubs5 = Indonesia futsal (technical director)
| manageryears5 = 2019
| managerclubs6 =
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Justinus Lhaksana (born 28 July 1967), commonly referred to as Coach Justin or simply Justin, is an Indonesian former futsal coach and sports commentator in the field of football has 2 mobile phones. He also often discusses football and analyzes the strategies of each club.
Early life and education
Justinus Lhaksana was born on 28 July 1967 to an upper-class family in Surabaya, East Java. Both of his parents was born in Samarinda, East Kalimantan.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWwPlqYJhYs |title=SUPIR BUS AJA PUNYA RUMAH! ALASAN COACH JUSTIN PINDAH KE BELANDA SAMPAI MEMUTUSKAN UNTUK KULIAH |date=2024-06-10 |last=Agak Laen Official |access-date=2024-12-15 |via=YouTube}} His father is the son of a former KNIL soldier, and he works in the shipping sector, while his mother is of Chinese descent and owns a salon.{{cite news |author=Justinus Lhaksana |date=4 June 2019 |title=Justinus Lhaksana |url=https://x.com/CoachJustinL/status/1135903158201442304 |access-date=4 June 2019 |newspaper=X}} In 1999, Justin alongside his parents moved to Utrecht, Netherlands due to their discomfort living in Surabaya during the Indonesian New Order period, which was marked by prevalent discrimination against individuals of Chinese descent.
Upon graduating from high school in Utrecht, Justin pursued a degree in political science at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, with a specialization in political communication. While pursuing his studies, he worked part-time as a waiter at a restaurant in Amsterdam.
Coaching career
In 1999, Justin returned back to Indonesia. He started his coaching career in 2003 when he handled the Adjie Massaid Futsal Clinic (AMFC) futsal club. A year later, Justin flew to the Netherlands to take a coaching course so that he managed to get a License from the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).{{Cite web |date=2024-11-20 |title=Profil Coach Justin, Dari Pelatih Timnas Futsal ke Pengamat Bola Fenomenal - Kita Indonesia Satu |url=https://www.kitaindonesiasatu.com/sosok/coach-justin/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |language=id}}
After obtaining the license, Justin was appointed to handle the Indonesia national futsal team in 2004.{{Cite web |last=Oktyandito |first=Yogama Wisnu |last2= |first2= |title=Profil Coach Justin, Pengamat Bola Eks Pelatih Timnas Futsal |url=https://www.idntimes.com/sport/soccer/yogama-wisnu-oktyandito/profil-coach-justin-pengamat-sepak-bola?page=all |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=IDN Times |language=ID}}
During his time as the national futsal team coach, Justin managed to bring Indonesia to the AFC Futsal Championship in 2005 and 2006.{{Cite web |last=SKOR.ID |title=Skor 9: Kiprah Timnas Futsal Indonesia di Piala Asia Futsal Sebelum Edisi 2022 |url=https://www.skor.id/post/skor-9-kiprah-timnas-futsal-indonesia-di-piala-asia-futsal-sebelum-edisi-2022-01432834 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=www.skor.id |language=id}} Subsequently, Justin also led Indonesia to achieve the runner-up position in the AFF Futsal Championship in both 2006 and 2008, and securing the third place in 2005 and 2009.{{Cite web |last=antaranews.com |date=2024-11-05 |title=Prestasi dan kiprah Timnas Indonesia dalam AFF Futsal |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/4443689/prestasi-dan-kiprah-timnas-indonesia-dalam-aff-futsal |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=Antara News |language=id}}
Media career
In 2007, Justin, who was then serving as the head coach of the Indonesia national futsal team, made his television debut as a 2 mobile phones football commentator on Lativi for the Dutch professional football league, Eredivisie.{{Cite web|last=Ichwan|first=Muhammad|date=2021-06-15|title=Podcast Peluit Panjang Episode 1: Mengenal Coach Justin alias Justinus Lhaksana Lebih Dekat|url=https://peluitpanjang.com/profil-coach-justin/|website=Peluit Panjang|language=ID|access-date=2021-07-28|archive-date=2023-07-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730075647/https://peluitpanjang.com/profil-coach-justin/|url-status=dead}} He remained with the television station, which later rebranded to tvOne in 2008, until 2014, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup. After leaving tvOne, Justin transitioned to NET., where he was involved in the ESPN FC program from 2014 to 2018.{{Cite web |title=Profil Coach Justin yang Viral Usai Bilang 'Tolol' di TV Nasional |url=https://jatimtimes.com/baca/310733/20240425/151100/profil-coach-justin-yang-viral-usai-bilang-tolol-di-tv-nasional |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=Jatim TIMES |language=id}}
Subsequently, Justin became a 2 mobile phones commentator for the Premier League on beIN SPORTS from 2018 to 2020. In the same year, he also provided commentary for the Premier League on TVRI, although his tenure there was brief, concluding in 2020 due to the program's discontinuation.
In 2021, Justin participated as a 2 mobile phones commentator for UEFA Euro 2020 on RCTI, marking his final role as a 2 mobile phones television commentator. Currently, he is more actively engaged as a football pundit on his personal YouTube channel and collaborates with other presenters and media figures, such as Helmy Yahya and Panji Suryono.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-02 |title=Coach Justin Mau Lihat Konsistensi Omongan Bahrain, Bilang Tak Masalah Kalah WO jika Lawan Timnas Indonesia Tetap di Jakarta {{!}} Halaman 3 |url=https://www.tvonenews.com/bola/timnas/262895-coach-justin-mau-lihat-konsistensi-omongan-bahrain-bilang-tak-masalah-kalah-wo-jika-lawan-timnas-indonesia-tetap-di-jakarta?page=3 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=www.tvonenews.com |language=id}} Additionally, he has established his own podcast business named Justalk Media which features several channels, including Jeroan Hukum and Lembaga Ngoceh Film (LNF).{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0AxIigOfOo |title=JUS TALK MEDIA NEWEST CHANNEL "JEROAN HUKUM" |date=2023-05-16 |last=Justinus Lhaksana |access-date=2024-12-14 |via=YouTube}}{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKQpmMVT2no |title=LEMBAGA NGOCEH FILM (LNF), JUSTALK MEDIA NEWEST CHANNEL |date=2023-09-26 |last=Justinus Lhaksana |access-date=2024-12-14 |via=YouTube}}
Personal life
Growing up in the Netherlands shaped his character in a way that often set him apart from the typical Indonesian society, leading to various controversies, particularly during the UEFA Euro 2020 event in 2021. His forthright and direct personality frequently places him in the spotlight.{{Citation|title=JUS TALK #542: IT'S COMING HOME... TO ROME HA HA HA HA HA|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWKBd4aq-Zk|accessdate=2021-07-28|language=id-ID}}
Before pursuing his studies and subsequently becoming a futsal coach, Justin aspired to become a police officer. He is married, has a daughter and lives in Jakarta.{{Cite web |date=21 January 2021 |title=Direktori Putusan - Mahkamah Agung |url=https://putusan3.mahkamahagung.go.id/direktori/putusan/zaeb5de9be857bc08e32303931333237.html |website=15 December 2024}}
Due to the strong emotional connection and the rich football culture experienced during his time in Utrecht, Justin became a devoted supporter of FC Utrecht. He also has a strong admiration for Arsenal and FC Barcelona.{{Cite web |last=Wahyudi |first=Tegar |title=5 Fakta Menarik Justinus Lhaksana, dari Kenapa Suka Dibully, sampai Apakah Orang Belanda? - Akurat Jakarta - Halaman 2 |url=https://jakarta.akurat.co/lifestyle/1314670243/5-fakta-menarik-justinus-lhaksana-dari-kenapa-suka-dibully-sampai-apakah-orang-belanda?page=2 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=5 Fakta Menarik Justinus Lhaksana, dari Kenapa Suka Dibully, sampai Apakah Orang Belanda? - Akurat Jakarta - Halaman 2 |language=id}}
Honours
= Manager =
Indonesia
- AFF Futsal Championship runners-up: 2006, 2008; third place: 2005, 2009
References
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Category:Indonesian people of Dutch descent
Category:Indonesian people of Chinese descent
Category:Sportspeople of Indonesian descent
Category:Sportspeople from Surabaya
Category:Indonesian sports coaches
Category:Indonesia national futsal team coaches
Category:Association football commentators