Playing Experience – I played for OFK (Belgrade), Sindjelic (Serbia), TUS Koblenz & 1FC Koln (Germany), Lindenwood University, St. Xavier University and Chicago Storm. 

Coaching Experience – I have coached for many local clubs including Park Ridge Soccer Club, Inferno FC, Eleven United, Team Evanston, and Chicago Fire Juniors North Shore. I am excited to be back with Park Ridge Soccer Club! 

Licenses / Coaching Education –

National C license, Chicago IL, August 2017

Director of Coaching Diploma, Chicago IL, January 2019

National C license, Chicago IL, C license Soccer Coaching

National D license, Chicago IL, D license Soccer Coaching

Illinois Youth Soccer, Chicago IL, E license Soccer Coaching

• Personal Bio – I live in Park Ridge with my wife and three children.  My love of the game is what prompted me to coach and develop players. Soccer has given me a lot and I wanted to pass on my knowledge and love of the game to the kids! When I am not on the soccer pitch, I am spending time with my family and friends. I would like to attend a World Cup match one day! 

Playing Experience: Oakton Community College, u17 Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team, Semi-pro: Lilies, Eagles, SC Hammers, Berber Stars 

Coaching Experience: 

• PRSC Staff Coach (August 2020-present)
• Team Evanston Staff Coach 
• Chicago Fire Juniors Staff Coach 
• Chicago Pandas Staff Coach 

Coaching Philosophy: I believe in creating a safe and positive environment where all players are able to feel comfortable and enjoy the beautiful game. 

Licenses / Coaching Education:
IYSA Grassroots License 

UEFA B National License 

Bachelors in Physical Education and Health 

Personal Bio: I was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina and moved to the United States at the age of two. My two favorite soccer players are Edin Dzeko and Lionel Messi. I enjoy watching soccer and spending time with my family on my time off.  

Playing Experience – I am still playing.  I was awarded soccer/baseball scholarships as an athlete at Eastern Illinois University.

Coaching Experience – I have been with PRSC since 2010.  I began my coaching career with my first team in 1993.  After a long break, I started coaching again for Team Elmhurst in 2006. I am currently the Varsity Head Coach at Immaculate Conception High School, and I am a former Notre Dame College Prep Varsity Assistant Coach.

Licenses / Coaching Education – USSF National "D" License, NSCAA Regional Diploma

Personal Bio – I was introduced to the game as a 9 year old while living in California and have loved it ever since.  I have lived in the suburbs of Chicago since I was 13.  I currently reside in Elmhurst with my wife Mary and our twins, Cassidy and Jake.  My favorite team is Men's Celtic from Palatine, and my second favorite team is Manchester United.

Playing Experience – I played soccer professionally for 12 years - 6 years in Europe, then 6 years in the USA & Canada. 

• 1982-1986: Croatia & Slovenia
• 1986-1988: Germany
• 1988-1994: New York, Memphis, Harrisburg & Toronto

Coaching Experience – I started my coaching career coaching with the Columbus Blast Youth Academy for 4 years, then moved to the Chicagoland area in 2000.  After working in different clubs across the US and Europe,  I started at PRSC in 2014, where I find the most enjoyment in the club and staff. As part of the Croatian Soccer Federation, I also attend coaching seminars and conventions where I am a demonstrator.

Licenses / Coaching Education – UEFA "A" License and USSF National "B" License.

Playing Experience: 

·     Semi-pro with Unia Chicago: 2019- present

·     Concordia University Chicago: 2021-2023

·     North Central College: 2019-2021

Coaching Experience:
PRSC Staff Coach (August 2021-present)

Coaching Philosophy: I believe every player has the right idea but can sometimes lack the technique to perform said action which is why I focus on having my players be fundamentally sound in all aspects of the game. Once when my players are able to master the basics, the sky is only the limit for them. 

Licenses / Coaching Education:
IYSA Grassroots License 

National D License

Personal Bio: I was born and raised in Park Ridge. I’m proud to be a product of this club where I played here from the time I was in third grade to my senior year in high school. I have a passion for coaching soccer and helping the next generation of soccer players. 

Playing Experience: Depauw University

Coaching Experience:
PRSC Staff Coach (August 2021- present)

Coaching Philosophy: Every player offers a unique set of skills on the field that helps benefit the team as a whole. I enjoy teaching a faster style of play which involves quick passing, attacking, and moving off the ball. I like preparing my players for game-like scenarios by focusing on basic and specific technical skills in order to build and develop their understanding of Soccer.

Licenses / Coaching Education:
IYSA Grassroots License

Personal Bio: I started my journey as a player with PRSC. Since then, I have been able to perform at State cups, National tournaments, High School Conference playoffs, and College soccer games. One of my favorite memories was being able to play with my older brother on Park Ridge Premier SC, even though he was two years older. I support Manchester City F.C. and have worn Nike Mercurials for my entire soccer career.

Playing Experience: Played for clubs from Serbia at the semi-pro and pro level: Radnicki, OFK Nis, Sindjelic. Still playing at the recreational level with my friends. 

Coaching Experience:  I have coached all the ages from U8-U18 age groups at:

• Team Evanston (2011-2023)
• Chicago Fire Juniors Northshore (2017-2021)
• Eleven United (2015-2017)
• Chicago Fire North (2008-2010)
• Chicago Wind (2006-2008)
• Numerous camps at Northwestern, Barca academy and ESA
   

Licenses / Coaching Education:
USSF National “B” License
USSF National “C” License
USSF National “D” License
USSF National “E” License
 

Personal Bio: I began playing in elementary school, and since then I continued to engage with the game as both a player and as a coach. Love spending free time with my family and friends. Beside soccer(and pretty much all the team sports) I enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming, skiing, hiking and traveling. 

Playing Experience: I played for Dinamo Tbilisi (Georgia), Ventspils (Latvia), Skonto (Latvia), Spartak Vladikavkaz (Russia), Lierse (Belgium), Nea Salamis (Cyprus), Saba Battery (Iran), Dinamo Sokhumi (Georgia), and Dong Tamp (Vietnam). I also played for the Georgian national team (U16, U18, U21 and first team).

Coaching Experience:  I have coached at Georgian academies, and I previously coached at PRSC for two years and am excited to be back.
 

Licenses / Coaching Education:
UEFA B and C licenses, USSF E and F licenses

Personal Bio: I grew up in Tbilisi, Georgia, playing soccer in academies and with friends from morning to night anywhere we could find space. Now I live in Evanston with my wife and two daughters. After PRSC, my favorite team is Real Madrid, and my favorite coach is Carlo Ancelotti.

Playing Experience: 

IWSL Travel - 1999-2023
ECC scholarshiped player - 1997 & 1998 - conference champs
ISU Club - 1995
IWSL Travel -1991-1996 - Hoffman Estates Destroyers and Hoffman Estates Synergy. 
 

Coaching Experience: 

PRSC Staff Coach - 2024-Present; 2006-2017
I also have had the honor to spend time coaching my daughter and son in AYSO.

Licenses / Coaching Education:USSF B License
USSF C License 
USSF D License 
USSF E License 
AYSO certification

Personal Bio: 

Owner of Clinical Pharmacy Consulting Corporation
Doctor of Pharmacy - Midwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Loyola University of Chicago

Soccer philosophy: When skill, execution, and understanding come together, then the game is beautiful.  I look to develop skilled players that can analyze the game, think for themselves and are the best versions of themselves both on and off the field. That is the real goal.

Playing Experience: 

Kolubara (Serbia)
Napredak (Serbia)
Nikola Tesla (USA)

Coaching Experience: 

PRSC Staff Coach (2024- present)

Indiana Elite

Licenses / Coaching Education:

IYSA Grassroots license

Personal Bio: 

I come from a soccer family in Serbia, and I’ve been passionate about soccer since I was 7 years old. My first toy was a soccer ball. I started playing as a central defender, just like my father. I love spending my weekends watching Premier league games, and they’ve been a huge influence on my style of play. My favorite team is Partizan Belgrade.

Soccer philosophy: My coaching philosophy centers around hard work and never-give-up attitude. I believe in always striving to score one more goal than our opponents and giving everything on the pitch. Now, as a member of this team, I bring my experience and skills, along with the mindset, to contribute effectively both on and off the pitch.

Playing Experience: 

2 year starter for Marquette University Men's Club Soccer team. I currently play for Unia Chicago in the PSL.

Coaching Experience: 

PRSC Staff Coach (2024- present)

Bartlett Hawks Soccer Club (2 years)

Licenses / Coaching Education:

IYSA Grassroots license

Personal Bio:  I have been playing soccer since I was 9 years old. I have a strong passion for the game and hope to pass on my knowledge to the next generation. My favorite club is Manchester United. Outside of soccer I enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities, especially hiking, biking, and spending time with my family.

Playing Experience: 

In Netherlands U.V.S in Leiden 1970 - 1980 then 3rd division in the Netherlands

In USA playing for Palatine Celtic 30 and 40 plus from 1995 - 2018

State Cup Champions 30 plus 2005, 2006

Played for Rams 40plus Metro League

Coaching Experience: 

PRSC Staff Coach (2024- present)

Coaching since 1999 across multiple programs including PRSC, Celtic FC Chicago, Green and White and FC 1, with a focus since 2009 on older athletes, including high schoolers. 

Coach ranked boys and girls teams 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2019 and 2021

Licenses / Coaching Education:

USSF B license since 2012

USSF National Goal Keeper license since 2013

Coaching Philosophy:  I teach combination soccer where the wall pass, thru ball, over / under lap, take over and double pass together with individual skill are blended into a way to attach and unlock defenses. On defense i set up in two banks of four and aim to play with a high line and mandatory pressure on the ball. Practices will be intense and fun with many small sided games to practice the fundamental pieces that our way of play requires.