COACHING EXPERIENCE

Dzevad SaricBosnian Street, 74250 Maglaj Tel: 00 3876 1469 125 // 00 3548 6059 68 // Email: dzevad_saric@yahoo.com

o A UEFA A licenced football coach with experience developing the technical and physical aspects of players from first team to U10 level within high performance club environments in Iceland and Bosnia & Herzegovina, working as a Head Coach at a variety of young age groups and Assistant Coach at senior level

o A forward thinking individual who combines practical football experience with academic lessons as a Professor of Sport & Exercise Science, using both fields to deliver innovative coaching sessions that build match intelligence, fully engage with players and enable them to maintain peak performance levels

o An assured communicator and pro-active teammate who is committed to supporting fellow coaches as well as players, making clear contributions to the establishment of a professional and dynamic football environment

• Actively contribute to the coaching and preparation of the first team squad • Design bespoke fitness programmes for each player in order to improve their conditioning, speed and power• Ensure training sessions are coordinated with the players’ fitness programmes to maximise team performance• Utilise game replicating drills to combine the physical and technical aspects of play while improving players’ in-game

intelligence, reactions and decision making skills • Work with players individually and collectively to assess both football and physical training requirements• Implement training exercises that reduce the risk of injury and enable players to perform at their peak for 90 minutes• Provide pitch side support to respond to all arising injuries• Act as an effective intermediary between the manager and players in order to maintain a positive squad dynamic• Liaise between club coaching and fitness staff to maintain a constant awareness of team and player requirements• Stay up to date with footballing and fitness developments within the global game and implement these techniques in

training where possible and appropriate

UMF Vikingur Ólafsvík Fitness Coach / Assistant Coach 2011 - Present

TESTIMONIALS“Dževad has been working for us for the past four years as our Fitness & Assistant Coach. His knowledge and attention to detail have aided in keeping our club on track during past seasons, promoting the club from the second to the first league. I feel confident in recommending Dževad in his next job. He is not only thorough, but also easy to work with, and always willing to take the time to discuss my concerns and respond to questions.”Jonas Gestur Jaonasson - President, UMF Vikingur O.

I highly recommend Dževad Saric as a Football Coach. Dževad was employed by FK Novi Grad Sarajevo as a Soccer Coach from 2006 - 2010 with responsibility for working with the younger age categories as Head Coach and Assistant Coach. Dževad has excellent communication skills and is extremely organised. He is flexible and willing to work on any project that is assigned to him. Dževad was quick to volunteer to assist in other areas of club, as well.” Fadil Aganspahic - President, FK Novi Grad Sarajevo

UEFAPro Licence: Due Feb 2015A Licence: 2008B Licence: 2006

Key Achievements4 Won promotion to the Icelandic first division (the Úrvalsdeild) in 2012 after finishing 2nd 4 Won the 2013 Icelandic Futsal Championships 4 Finished in 4th place in the second division (the 1. deild karla) in 2011 and 2014

ADDITIONAL COACHING EXPERIENCE

FK Olimpic

FK Novi Grad Sarajevo FK OlimpicFK Novi Grad Sarajevo

FK Natron Maglaj

1st Team Fitness Coach U17 & U18 Fitness Coach U11 Head Coach / U12 & U13 CoachU15 Fitness Coach / Assistant Coach U14 Fitness Coach / Assistant Coach U10 Head Coach U14 Head Coach

2010 - 20112010 - 20112009 - 20102009 - 20102008 - 20092007 - 20082005 - 2006

Youth Coaching Responsibilities• Designed and delivered age appropriate coaching sessions tailored to the club’s

development strategy• Focused on basic fundamentals with the young age groups and introduced increasingly

complex sessions with older players to prepare them for first team football • Ensured all fitness programmes were in line with the physical development stages of the

players• Remained positive with the players and focused on constructive criticism and

encouragement even in defeat

Key AchievementsFK Novi Grad Sarajevo: U13s

FK Novi Grad Sarajevo: U12s FK Novi Grad Sarajevo: U11s

FK Novi Grad Sarajevo: U14sFK Olimpic: U15s

1st Place - International Christmas Tournament 1st Place - Inter Youth Football Festival 1st Place - Football Friends Illidza 1st Place - Football Friends Ilidza 1st Place - Youth Football Tournament 3rd Place - International Youth Football Tournament 2nd Place - Inter Youth Football Festival2nd Place - Youth Premier League 2nd Place - Youth Premier League

201020102010201020092009200920082009

QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Attended the II International Symposium of New Technologies in Sports, Sarajevo in 2007 and the IV International Symposium, Sarajevo in 2011

• Received an award for contributions to the development of sport and results achieved in Sarajevo in 2010• Part of the 2013 UEFA Coach Education Student Exchange Programme in Nyon (Season 3; Course 2)

University of Sarajevo PhD: Professor of Sport & Physical Education 2002 - 2010

KEY COACHING SKILLS

Coaching: A talented coach who prioritises the use of intensive and game related sessions to both challenge the players and keep them engaged with the training schedule. Uses experience as a player in the Bosnian second tier to combine fundamental aspects of play with more complex drills that build match and positional understanding.

Fitness Training: Adept at complementing technical development with physical progression, utilising aspects of both to deliver innovative training sessions tailored to the needs of the players. Focuses on pre-hab as well as rehab to actively prevent injuries and ensures players are provided the medical platform they need to perform at their peak week in, week out.

Player Development: Having worked from U10 to first team level, understands the best ways in which to nurture talent at all age groups, with a number of young players worked with now playing professionally across Europe.

Adaptability: Able to adapt to the specific cultural and footballing traditions of different countries with ease, using each opportunity as a means to further enhance own knowledge and coaching capabilities.

Planning & Organisation: Appreciates the impact that planning off the pitch has on player performance and enjoyment on it, carefully designing all sessions and contributing to the organisation and coordination of events as well as their delivery.

Languages: Speaks native Bosnian and is fluent in both verbal and written English.