Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Certification
Gym, Books, Comic Books, Traveling,Chess, Animals, Healthy Life Style, Movies, Tv Series, Gaming, IT
Languages
Timeline
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Nikola Markovic

Nikola Markovic

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Ex Professional Footballer , born on 29th of October 1983, now a certified coach with UEFA Licence with 20+ years of experience on a top level, based in Adelaide, SA, helping young Aussies to develop their soccer and motor skills, combining knowledge, experience, scientific approach and technology.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Soccer Coach

Soccer Kidz
10.2023 - Current
  • Promoted good sportsmanship and fostered a positive team environment by modeling respectful behavior both on and off the field.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Developed strong communication channels with parents, providing regular updates on player progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Provided mentorship to players, fostering personal growth alongside athletic development through guidance on topics such as leadership, teamwork, and discipline.
  • Provided constructive feedback to players on their performance, focusing on areas for improvement while also acknowledging strengths and progress made.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Expanded coaching knowledge through participation in professional development workshops, conferences, or certification courses relevant to youth soccer coaching methods and techniques.
  • Enhanced player performance by implementing tailored training programs focused on individual skills and techniques.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Improved player fitness levels by incorporating conditioning exercises into daily practice routines.
  • Organized off-season training opportunities to maintain player engagement year-round while supporting continuous improvement in their abilities.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.

Professional Soccer Player

White City FC
01.2021 - 01.2022

Semi Pro Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

Western Strikers
01.2020 - 01.2021

Amateur Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FC Murcia
01.2019 - 01.2020

Top Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FK Zeleznicar Lajkovac
01.2018 - 01.2019

Semi Pro Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FK Zadrugar Lajkovac
01.2017 - 01.2018

Amateur Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FK TEK SLOGA
06.2016 - 12.2016

Amateur Level Senior Soccer

High Performance Coach

ACS Australian College of Sport
04.2016 - 06.2016
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal athlete support, ensuring holistic growth and development.
  • Provided constructive feedback, enabling athletes to make informed decisions about their performance goals.
  • Developed personalized training plans for improved athletic results and overall performance.
  • Maximized workout efficiency, improved health and increased well-being.
  • Worked closely with sports medicine professionals to address injury prevention strategies and ensure athlete safety.
  • Worked with youth, collegiate athletes and adults.

Professional Soccer Player

FK Turbina Vreoci
06.2015 - 03.2016

Semi - Pro Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FK Kolubara Lazarevac
06.2014 - 06.2015

Top Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

Chabab Rif Al Hoceima
06.2012 - 06.2014

Top Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FC Pogon
06.2011 - 06.2012

Top Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FC Syrianska
06.2010 - 06.2011

Top Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

OPS Oulu
06.2008 - 10.2010

Top Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FK Tekstilac Bijelo Polje
06.2007 - 06.2008

Top Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FK Zeleznicar Lajkovac
06.2006 - 06.2007

Top Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FK Lokomotiva Beograd
06.2005 - 06.2006

Semi - Pro Level Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FK Kacer Belanovica
06.2004 - 06.2005

Amateur Level Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FK Gradac Krusik
06.2003 - 06.2004

Top Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FK Zeleznicar Lajkovac
06.2000 - 06.2002

Top Level Senior Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FK KOLUBARA LAZAREVAC
06.1996 - 06.2000

Top Level Youth Soccer

Professional Soccer Player

FK Zeleznicar Lajkovac
06.1988 - 06.1996

Top Youth Level Soccer

Education

High School Diploma -

17 September
Lajkovac, Serbia
09.2001

Skills

  • Serbian - fluent
  • Croatian - fluent
  • English - fluent
  • Finish - good
  • Spanish - good
  • Russian - good
  • MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional
  • Video Editor
  • Graphic Designer
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • UEFA Coaching Licence

Accomplishments

League Winner in Serbia with different teams

League Winner in Finland

League Winner in South Australia

Professional Chess Player With Active Chess Rating

Certification

MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional

Advanced English

Gym, Books, Comic Books, Traveling,Chess, Animals, Healthy Life Style, Movies, Tv Series, Gaming, IT

Going to the gym three times per week

Have a huge collection of comic books ( 700 )

Love to read books about Soccer, Sport, History and Filmography

Playing chess from very early age. Not far to become candidate master in chess

Have visited 30+ countries

Lived in 9 countries on 3 continents.

Don't drink, don't smoke, don't use drugs, don't drink fizzy drinks

Like to watch movies or tv series

Still very passionate about video editing and graphic design

Playing video games ( football manager ) 

Languages

Serbian
Native or Bilingual
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Macedonian
Native or Bilingual
Slovenian
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Finnish
Professional Working
Russian
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Youth Soccer Coach

Soccer Kidz
10.2023 - Current

Professional Soccer Player

White City FC
01.2021 - 01.2022

Professional Soccer Player

Western Strikers
01.2020 - 01.2021

Professional Soccer Player

FC Murcia
01.2019 - 01.2020

Professional Soccer Player

FK Zeleznicar Lajkovac
01.2018 - 01.2019

Professional Soccer Player

FK Zadrugar Lajkovac
01.2017 - 01.2018

Professional Soccer Player

FK TEK SLOGA
06.2016 - 12.2016

High Performance Coach

ACS Australian College of Sport
04.2016 - 06.2016

Professional Soccer Player

FK Turbina Vreoci
06.2015 - 03.2016

Professional Soccer Player

FK Kolubara Lazarevac
06.2014 - 06.2015

Professional Soccer Player

Chabab Rif Al Hoceima
06.2012 - 06.2014

Professional Soccer Player

FC Pogon
06.2011 - 06.2012

Professional Soccer Player

FC Syrianska
06.2010 - 06.2011

Professional Soccer Player

OPS Oulu
06.2008 - 10.2010

Professional Soccer Player

FK Tekstilac Bijelo Polje
06.2007 - 06.2008

Professional Soccer Player

FK Zeleznicar Lajkovac
06.2006 - 06.2007

Professional Soccer Player

FK Lokomotiva Beograd
06.2005 - 06.2006

Professional Soccer Player

FK Kacer Belanovica
06.2004 - 06.2005

Professional Soccer Player

FK Gradac Krusik
06.2003 - 06.2004

Professional Soccer Player

FK Zeleznicar Lajkovac
06.2000 - 06.2002

Professional Soccer Player

FK KOLUBARA LAZAREVAC
06.1996 - 06.2000

Professional Soccer Player

FK Zeleznicar Lajkovac
06.1988 - 06.1996

High School Diploma -

17 September
Nikola Markovic