Dzevad Saric

Experience

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  Football Club Olimpik Sarajevo

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Football Fitness Periodisation Coach
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  UMF Vikingur

  May 2011 - Oct 2014

  Football Fitness Periodization Coach

  • Create and implement training sessions that focus on improving technical proficiency, tactical awareness and physical fitness.• Analyze team's performance and provide feedback to players.• Collaborate with technical team and departments to ensure effective communication and coordination of team's activities.• Maintain a safe and positive training and playing environment for all team members.• Lead, manage, deliver and evaluate gym and field based sessions for the PDP players, designed to enhance their athletic football abilities.• Designed and delivered activation/preparation sessions for individuals/groups/teams.Key Achievements:✔ Won promotion to the Icelandic first division (the Úrvalsdeild) in 2012 after finishing 2nd ✔ Won the 2013 Icelandic Futsal Championships✔ Finished in 4th place in the second division (the 1. deild karla) in 2011 and 2014 Show less

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  Shan United FC

  Dec 2014 - Nov 2015

  Football Fitness Periodisation Coach

  • Work closely with coaches to ensure the physical development requirements are optimised and integrated through the football program.• Appropriate integration of injured players into the football programme in consultation with the physiotherapists, rehab coaches and football coaches. • Collaborate with technical team and departments to ensure effective communication and coordination of team's activities.• Work with an interdisciplinary approach, maintaining strong professional relationships with performance, medical, coaching and operational staff. • Perform physical testing throughout the season.• Provide coaching staff with individual player physical development profiles.• Work with coaches to provide individual development programmes based on physical profiles. Show less

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  UMF Víkingur

  Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

  Football Fitness Periodisation Coach

  • Co-ordinate collection and interpretation of player training load monitoring data (GPS / HR).• Assist with the practical implementation of appropriate nutrition & hydration strategies for players.• Uphold continual professional development, leading and contributing to sport specific research. • Contribute to the development of scientifically underpinned protocols for all aspects of sport science / strength and conditioning.• Perform physical testing throughout the season.• Contribute the regular multi-disciplinary review of each player’s development/progress. • Promote and contribute to a high-performance environment for players.• Promote elite habits in players to maximise their potential and ensure standards are consistently high.• Liaise with appropriate fitness and coaching staff regarding players physical requirements. Show less

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  Al Nasr SC Oman

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  Football Fitness Periodisation Coach

  • Designed and delivered team and individual football periodisation programme.• Ensured training sessions were coordinated with fitness programmes.• Did so to maximise team performance.• Utilised game replicating drills to combine the physical and tactical aspects of play. • Enhanced player knowledge.• Designed and delivered activation/preparation sessions for individuals/groups/teams.• Implemented exercise programmes which reduced the risk of injury. • Enabled peak performances. Show less

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  Clube Desportivo 1º de Agosto

  Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

  Football Fitness Periodisation Coach

  • Responsible for the coaching and preparation of the first team squad.• Performed the role of intermediary between the Manager and the playing squad.• Designed and implemented team and individual periodisation programmes.• Also implemented football fitness and rehabilitation programmes.• Ensured training sessions were coordinated with football fitness programmes.• Did so to maximise team performance.• Implemented injury prevention programmes. • Reduced the risk of injury and enabled peak performances.• Provided pitch side support to respond to all arising injuries during games.• Maintained up to date knowledge of football and football fitness developments.Key Achievements:✔ First Team Championship Winners, “Girabola” Angola 2017/18 ✔ First Team Super Cup Winners, “Super Taca” Angola - 2017✔ Runners-up of National CUP, “Taca de Angola” Angola - 2017/18 Show less

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  Meizhou Hakka FC

  Jan 2018 - Sept 2018

  Football Fitness Periodisation Coach

  • Worked in association with the Head Coach.• Planned, prepared and delivered football fitness program and training sessions.• Executed duties in a professional and conscientious manner and led and motivated staff.• Forged a team spirit within the squad.• Encouraged players to enhance their development.• Boosted their confidence.• Provided benchmark physiological information to enable the long-term development.• Devised individual coaching programmes to help players evolve.• Developed and improved their weak areas.• Kept up to date with ongoing research. Show less

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  FK Sarajevo

  Oct 2018 - Feb 2020

  Football Fitness Periodisation Coach/Academy Director

  • Devised and oversaw implementation of sport and development plans and programmes. • Responsible for the coordination of all teams within the Academy.• Established job and work assignment schedule for all Academy staff. • Ensured they adhered to it.• Performed lead role in recruitment of players for the Academy and talent identification.• Organized and chaired professional meetings with Academy coaches.• Designed and delivered appropriate age coaching sessions.• Tailored these to the club’s development strategy.• Managed the performance and development of the Youth Enterprise trainees.• Responsible for the coaching and preparation of the first team squad.• Designed team and individual periodisation programmes for all season.• Ensured training sessions were coordinated with football fitness programmes. • Did so to maximise performance.• Worked with the clubs Nutritionists to implement effective nutritional strategies.Key Achievements, FK Sarajevo / Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina:✔ First Team Championship Winners, 2019/20 ✔ U15 Championship Winners, 2019/20 ✔ U17 Championship Winners, 2019/20 ✔ U15 Championship Winners, 2018/19 ✔ U19 Cup Winners, 2018/19 Show less

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  Football Club Olimpik Sarajevo

  May 2020 - Jan 2021

  Football Fitness Periodisation Coach

  • Provided support of daily training game activities. • Designed and delivered recovery strategies.• Supported players in their understanding of lifestyle choices.• Educated them on the role of sport science and S&C in supporting their performances.• Contributed to the design of a recommended periodised programme. • Delivered rehabilitation sessions in conjunction with medical staff.• Insured modalities and loads were appropriate to the phase of training.• Acted as an intermediary between the Manager and players.• Studied football and fitness developments within the global game. • Implemented these techniques in training. Show less

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  Ismaily SC

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Football Fitness Periodisation Coach

  • Monitored, managed and drove the performance and development of the playersu.• Did so through tailored coaching in line with ISmaily SC philosophy. • Planned, prepared and implemented football fitness training programmes. • Did so for the team and individuals.• Implemented injury prevention programmes that reduced the risk of injury.• Enabled peak performances.• Liaised between the coaching, medical and fitness staff.• Maintained a constant awareness of needs.• Implemented individual and group football strength and football fitness programmes.• Did so using appropriate periodised plans, modalities and strategies. Show less

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  Borneo FC

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

  Football Fitness Periodisation Coach

  • Actively contributed to the coaching and preparation of the first team squad.• Did so in coordination with other coaching staff.• Developed and maintained the required level of football fitness ability of players.• Led and developed the tailored football fitness training programmes.• Led on the monitoring and assessment of training plans on a regular basis.• Designed and delivered football fitness sessions relevant to the players. • Did so during team training and for rehabilitation players.• Worked with the Head Doctor and Head Physiotherapist.• Led on the football fitness testing and wellbeing of the team.• Built up a physiological profile.• Assessed and reported on team and individuals physical and physiological observations.• Did so using relevant technologies and interventions.• Worked with the Head Doctor, Physiotherapist, Analysts, Assistant and Head Coach. Show less

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  Melaka FC

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Football Fitness Periodisation Coach

  • Provided practical support of daily training game activities.• Reported to the Head Coach of group and individual training loads.• Oversaw the rehabilitation of a first-team injuries from a physical standpoint.• Developed a rehabilitation process that provided consistency throughout the first team.• Planned and delivered all post-training performance sessions to all first team players.• Provided detailed monitoring reports of all first team rehabilitations. • Acted as an effective intermediary between the Manager and players. • Maintained a positive squad dynamic. Show less

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  Tuzla City FC

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  Football Fitness Periodisation Coach

  • Designed bespoke football fitness program for the team and for each player individualy.• Ensured training sessions were coordinated with the players’ football fitness level.• Did so to maximise team performance.• Worked with players individually and collectively.• Did so to assess both football and football fitness training requirements.• Implemented training exercises which reduced the risk of injury.• Enabled players to perform at their peak for 90 minutes.• Provided pitch side support to respond to all arising injuries.• Liaised between club coaching, medical and fitness staff. • Maintained a constant awareness of team and player requirements. Show less

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  Lion City Sailors FC

  Jan 2023 - now

  Football Fitness Periodisation Coach

  • Design and implement relevant and contextual training content on the football field and in the GYM to monitor players adaptation to the program.• Conduct or assist in conducting any physical examinations, fitness testing, or similar in conjunction with the medical and coaching staff.• Control medical services provided to players and liaise between medical staff and coaches to ensure the process is tightly managed.• Develop and implement injury prevention, conditioning program to players in conjunction with medical and coaching staff.• Support to the coaching staff to assess both football training requirements.• Implemented training exercises on the football field and in the GYM which reduced the risk of injury. • Match day warm up and input of players fatigue levels and other relevant performance indicators.• Ensuring all players adopt processes which prepare them to perform on field at a consistently high level.• Provide advice and recommendations for future equipment requirements.• Continually communicate information to players regarding health, nutrition and any other pertinent issues.• Other duties as may be directed by the Head Coach from time to time.Key Achievements, LCS FC / Singapore Premier League/Singapore Cup:✔ First Team Singapore Super Cup Winners, 2024✔ First Team Singapore Cup Winners, 2023✔ First Team Singapore Premier League 1st Runner Up, 2023✔ First Team ACL group stage participants Show less