On 1 March 2010, it was confirmed that Van Houdt would become U17 manager for Jecora Herk and in the following season would become assistant manager for his former youth club Herk Sport under manager Dirk Verjans.
In March 2010, Van Houdt was appointed as the U17 manager for Jecora Herk. The following season, he took on the role of assistant manager at his former youth club, Herk Sport, under the leadership of manager Dirk Verjans.