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Dorde Sijan
Proffesional Basketball Coach
Belgrade,Serbia
Summary
Inspiring coach bringing extensive coaching experience from Euroleague, EuroCup, Basketball Champions League, FIBA Europe Cup, VTB League, ABA League, Serbian National League, Turkish National League and individual coaching of NBA and EuroLeague players: Alperen Sengun, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Jan Vesely, Furkan Korkmaz, Joffrey Lauvergne, Anthony Gill, Cedi Osman, Marko Simonovic, Alen Smajlagic, Nikola Milutinov, Danilo Andjusic, Ahmet Duverioglu, Uros Trifunovic, Vladimir Lucic, Leo Westermann, Kenan Sipahi...
Experienced in coaching and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential and build sustainable training habits providing valuable insight on athlete's abilities and potential.
Skilful and enthusiastic, highly effective at imparting successful strategies for teams and individual players with proven success in team building and training session planning to improve individual and team performances.
Tailors training sessions to provide physical and mental challenge to players with varying knowledge of basketball.
Accomplished coach with extensive experience in developing targeted training programs for ongoing development and achievement of players and teams.
Pleasant and sociable with excellent communication skills in several foreign languages. Easily adaptable to new environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Individual Development Coach
Individually Contracted
Istanbul, Türkiye
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Individually coaching NBA, Turkish National League and Turkish National Team player Alperen Sengun whom I started coaching in Besiktas in season 2020/2021. Working on improving his overall game play and 3 point shot with various demanding basketball and mental drills, preparing him for NBA season 2024/2025.
- Individually coaching NBA, Turkish National League and Turkish National Team player Furkan Korkmaz working on his overall game play with series of demanding basketball and mental drills preparing him for the next contract in NBA.
- Individually coaching Turkish National League player Yigit Onan working on his overall game play through various mental and basketball drills preparing him for next season in Turkish National League.
- Individually coaching Turkish National League and Turkish National Team player Berk Ugurlu working on improving his skills and overall game play after injury, preparing him for next season in Turkish National League, BC Besiktas.
- Individually coaching Jordan National Team and Turkish National League player Ahmet Duverioglu, preparing him for season 2024/2025 in Dubai.
Individual Developement Coach
BC Beşiktaş J.K. EmlakJet
Istanbul, Türkiye
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assessing players current skill levels, working one-on-one with players to improve their weak aspects of game with various basketball and mental drills, techniques and framework that will help them reach their maximum potential, making emphasis on what team needs and how players individually fit within team goals.
- Players I have spent most time individually coaching: Samet Yigitoglu, Kerem Kuthan Konan, Yagiz Aksu, Yigit Arslan, Berk Ugurlu, Kyle Allman, Jonah Mathews, Marko Simonovic, Rrezon Elezay.
- All players are National Team players in their countries in various selections.
- All players I have worked individually with have significantly improved their game and skills and made better contracts following season.
Individual Development Coach
Individually Contracted
Istanbul, Türkiye
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Individually coaching NBA, Turkish National League and Turkish National Team player Alperen Sengun whom I started coaching in Besiktas in season 2020/2021. Working on improving his overall game play and 3 point shot with various demanding basketball and mental drills preparing him for NBA sesaon 2023/2024.
- Individually coaching Omer Kutluay, 2009 born currently in BC Real Madrid, one of the world's top prospect players, working on improving his fundamentals and shooting skills.
Individual Development Coach
BC MZT Skopje
Skopje, North Macedonia
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessing players current skill levels, working one-on-one with players to improve their weak aspects of game with various techniques and framework that will help them reach their maximum potential, making emphasis on what the team needs and how players individually fit within team goals.
- Players I have spent most time individually coaching: Samet Yigitoglu, Demir Dogan, Vojdan Stojanovski.
- All players are National Team players in their countries in various selections.
- All players I have worked individually with have significantly improved their game and skills and made better contracts following season.
Head Assistant Coach and Individual Devel. Coach
BC Beşiktaş Icrypex
Istanbul, Türkiye
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Executing all aspects of Head Assistant Coach position in BC Besiktas Icrypex Men's First Team such as scouting reports of games and players on all different levels, preparing and implementing strategy of detailed digital and non digital game plans of head coach and executing those plans on court through practice.
- Assessing players current skill levels, working one-on-one with players to improve their weak aspects of game with various techniques and framework that will help them reach their maximum potential, making emphasis on what the team needs and how players individually fit within team goals.
- Players I have spent most time individually coaching: Alperen Sengun making him MVP of Turkish Superleague and 16th pick in first round of NBA 2021 draft. Sehmuz Hazer, making him Top 5 players of Turkish National League also worked on development of young players such as Samet Yigitoglu, Demir Dogan, Yigit Aksu, Furkan Haltali, Sadik Kabaca, Ercan Osmani.
- All players are National Team players in their countries in various selections.
- All players I have worked individually with have significantly improved their game and skills and made better contracts following season.
Individual Development Coach
Individually Contracted
izmir, Türkiye
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Organized basketball summer camp for most talented players from all over Turkiye, working individually one-on-one and in groups on developing their basketball skills and game play.
- Players roster includes: Onuralp Bitim, Egeman Guven, Samet Yigitoglu, Sadik Kabaca, Demir Dogan among others...
Youth Team Coordinator and Individual Devel. Coach
BC Pınar Karşıyaka
Izmir, Türkiye
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Coordinating and supervising Pinar Karsiyaka Men's Youth Basketball Team Program overseeing implementation of programs and activities to support education and development of players.
- Assessing players current skill levels, working one-on-one with players to improve their weak aspects of the game with various techniques and framework that will help them reach their maximum potential.
Head Assistant Coach and Individual Devel. Coach
BC Pınar Karşıyaka
Izmir, Turkiye
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Executing all aspects of Head Assistant Coach position in BC Pinar Karsiyaka Men's First Team such as scouting reports of games and players on all different levels, preparing and implementing strategy of digital and non digital game plans of head coach and executing those plans on the court through practice.
- Assessing players current skill levels, working one-on-one with players to improve their weak aspects of game with various techniques and framework that will help them reach their maximum potential, making emphasis on what team needs and how players individually fit within team goals.
- Players I have spent most time individually coaching: Dustin Hogue, Egemen Güven, DJ Kennedy, Jarrod Jones and Uros Trifunovic from Youth Team of "Pinar Karşıyaka" now in First team of BC "Partizan"
- All Sebian and Turkish players are National Team players in their country.
- All players I have worked individually with have significantly improved their game and skills and made better contracts following season.
Head Assistant Coach and Individual Dev. Coach
BC Yeşilgiresun Belediyespor
Giresun, Türkiye
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Executing all aspects of Head Assistant Coach position in BC Yesilgiresun Belediyespor Men's First Team such as scouting reports of games and players on all different levels, preparing and implementing strategy of detailed digital and non digital game plans of head coach and executing those plans on the court through practice.
- Assessing players current skill levels, working one-on-one with players to improve their weak aspects of game with various techniques and framework that will help them reach their maximum potential, making emphasis on what the team needs and how players individually fit within team goals.
- Players I have spent most time individually coaching: Anthony Gill, Doğuş Özdemiroğlu and Okben Ulubay.
- All Turkish players are National Team players in their countries in various selections.
- All players I have worked individually with have significantly improved their game and skills and made better contracts following season : Season 2017/2018 Dogus Ozdemiroglu and Okben Ulubay won EuroCup title with BC Darussafaka.
Head Assistant Coach and Individual Develop. Coach
BC Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Executing all aspects of Head Assistant Coach position in BC Astana Men's First Team such as scouting reports of games and players on all different levels, preparing and implementing strategy of detailed digital and non digital game plans of head coach and executing those plans on the court through practice.
- Assessing players current skill levels, working one-on-one with players to improve their weak aspects of the game with various techniques and framework that will help them reach their maximum potential, making emphasis on what the team needs and how players individually fit within team goals.
- Players I have spent most time individually coaching: Nik Caner-Medley and Pat Calathes.
Head Assistant Coach
U17 Men's National Basketball Team of Serbia
Belgrade, Serbia
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Executing all aspects of Head Assistant Coach position in U17 Men's National Basketball Youth Team, preparing scouting reports of games and players, preparing and implementing strategy of detailed digital and non digital game plans of head coach and executing those plans on the court through practice.
- At the same time assessing players current skill levels, working one-on-one with players to improve their weak aspects of the game with various techniques and framework that will help them reach their maximum potential, making emphasis on what the team needs and how players individually fit within team goals.
Head Assistant Coach
BC Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Executing all aspects of Head Assistant Coach position in BC Astana Men's First Team such as scouting reports of games and players on all different levels, preparing and implementing strategy of detailed digital and non digital game plans of head coach and executing those plans on the court through practice.
Head Assistant Coach
U16 Men's National Basketball Team of Serbia
Belgrade, Serbia
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Executing all aspects of Head Assistant Coach position in U16 Men's National Basketball Youth Team, preparing reports of games and players, preparing and implementing strategy of detailed digital and non digital game plans of head coach and executing those plans on the court through practice.
Assistant Coach and Individual Development Coach
BC Partizan
Belgrade, Serbia
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Executing all aspects of Assistant Coach position in BC Partizan Senior Men's Team such as scouting reports of games and players on all different levels, preparing and implementing strategy of detailed digital and non digital game plans of head coach and executing those plans on the court through practice.
- Individual Development Coach :Assessing players current skill levels, working one-on-one with players to improve their weak aspects of the game with various techniques and framework that will help them reach their maximum potential, making emphasis on what the team needs and how players individually fit within team goals.
- Players I have spent most time individually coaching: Bogdan Bogdanovic, Jan Vesely, Nikola Pekovic, Vladimir Lucic, Curtis Jerrells, James Gist, Davis Bertans, Danilo Andjusic, Acie Law, Nikola Milutinov, Leo Westermann, Joffrey Lauvergne.
- All domestic players are Serbia National Team players.
- All players I have worked individually with have significantly improved their game and skills and made better contracts following season.
Head Coach
BC Beko
Belgrade, Serbia
08.2009 - 05.2010
- As Head Coach of BC Beko Men's First Team responsible for overseeing all aspects of coaching: recruiting players and staff, assessing players current skill levels, coordinating and overseeing coaching staff, implementing set team's goals through team and individual development practices, scouting opponent teams and preparing game strategies all while promoting team's goals and values.
- Based upon and following the system which I implemented upon arrival in BC Beko First Team and young selections of the club, in 2019 Alen Smajlagic was drafted 2nd round, 39th overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans.
Head Coach of generation born 1991
BC Partizan
Belgrade, Serbia
08.2000 - 06.2009
- Head Coach of BC Partizan Youth Team, generation born 1991 (Young Pioneers, U14, U16, U18)
- Coaching young players from age 9 to age of 18. Teaching them fundamentals, playing rules, strategies and playing tactics. Conditioning young players appropriately for activities requiring endurance, agility and strength, presiding over team activities including scheduled team practices and league games while teaching them sportsmanship, team work and cooperation, work ethic and responsibilities to one's team. Monitoring players' individual progress as well as during games and practices.
- Performing related duties as required.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - BASKETBALL COACH
COLLEGE FOR BASKETBALL COACHES
BELGRADE, SERBIA 10.2000 - 10.2002
Master of Science - MASTER STUDIES IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY/GENETICS
UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE FACULTY OF BIOLOGY
BELGRADE, SERBIA 10/1988 - 07/1993
NVQ Level 2 - MEDICAL HIGH SCHOOL
MEDICAL SCHOOL ANTE KUZMANICA
ZADAR, CROATIA 09/1982 - 06/1986
Skills
Documented gameplay strategy and player data for sports programme records
Worked with assistant coaches and team helpers to address team needs and build strong rapport
Led practice sessions to simulate gameplay and help athletes learn new strategies
Analysed previous game videos to address player performance and offer constructive feedback
Personable, friendly and self motivated
Conducted play drills and skill-building practices to continuously build athlete potential
Consistently applied effective, innovative coaching methods to meet and exceed team needs
Stayed up-to-date on latest rulebook outlining rules of play
Adapted coaching style depending on needs and abilities of different teams and individuals
Coached players in real-game situations, offering tactical support and encouragement
Demonstrated specific skills and techniques, providing time for controlled practice
Guided players in learning game rules and sports conduct, modelling positive competitive behaviour
Excellent at video scouting
Earned players' respect by demonstrating expertise in individual development
Accomplishments
- Season 2023/2024 BC "BJK Besiktas" Development Coach Basketball Superleague of Türkiye - play off semi final, National Turkish Cup semi final, "BKT EuroCup" semi final participant.
- Season 2020/2021 BC "BJK Besiktas" Head Assistant Coach Senior Team Basketball Superleague of Türkiye - play off semi final. FIBA EuroCup participant.
- Season 2017/2018 BC "Pinar Karsiyaka" Head Assistant Coach Senior Team Basketball Champions League - Top 8.
- Season 2016/2017 BC "Yesil Giresun" Head Assistant Coach Senior Team National Cup of Türkiye quarter final participent.
- Season 2014/2015 BC “Astana” Head Assistant Coach Senior Team State champion-Kazakhstan, VTB league-1/4-play off.
- Season 2014 U17 National Team Serbia, Head Assistant Coach U17 World Championship Man Division A, 3rd. place, Dubai, U.A.E.
- Season 2013/2014 BC“Astana” Head Assistant Coach Senior Team State champion of Kazakhstan, National Cup champion of Kazakhstan, VTB league-1/4 play off.
- Season 2013 U 16 National Team Serbia Assistant Coach U 16 European Championship Man Division A runner up, Kiev, Ukraine EYOF - European Youth Olympic Festival - Utrecht 2013- 1st place.
- Season 2012/2013 BC“Partizan” Assistant Coach Senior Team State champion of Serbia, ABA League champion, Euroleague regular season participant, National Cup runner up.
- Season 2011/2012 BC“Partizan” Assistant Coach Senior Team State champion of Serbia, National Cup champion of Serbia, ABA League Final 4, Euroleague regular season participant.
- Season 2010/2011 BC“Partizan” Assistant Coach Senior Team
- State champion of Serbia ABA League champion, National Cup champion of Serbia, Top 16 Euroleague participant.
- Season 2006/2007 BC "Partizan" Head Coach U16 4th place at National Basketball Championship held in Belgrade, Serbia, for boys “U16”
Affiliations
- Member of the Association of Basketball Coaches of Serbia.
- Member of FIBA coaches, license number:2013500680 https://www.fiba.basketball/wabc/find-a-member Dorde Sijan
Software
Synergy Sports Technology Scouting Program
Languages
Serbian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Turkish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Russian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
Croatian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Individual Development Coach
Individually Contracted
05.2024 - 07.2024
Individual Developement Coach
BC Beşiktaş J.K. EmlakJet
08.2023 - 05.2024
Individual Development Coach
Individually Contracted
04.2023 - 07.2023
Individual Development Coach
BC MZT Skopje
08.2021 - 05.2022
Head Assistant Coach and Individual Devel. Coach
BC Beşiktaş Icrypex
08.2020 - 05.2021
Individual Development Coach
Individually Contracted
05.2020 - 07.2020
Youth Team Coordinator and Individual Devel. Coach
BC Pınar Karşıyaka
08.2018 - 05.2020
Head Assistant Coach and Individual Devel. Coach
BC Pınar Karşıyaka
08.2017 - 05.2018
Head Assistant Coach and Individual Dev. Coach
BC Yeşilgiresun Belediyespor
08.2016 - 05.2017
Head Assistant Coach and Individual Develop. Coach
BC Astana
08.2014 - 05.2015
Head Assistant Coach
U17 Men's National Basketball Team of Serbia
06.2014 - 08.2014
Head Assistant Coach
BC Astana
12.2013 - 05.2014
Head Assistant Coach
U16 Men's National Basketball Team of Serbia
06.2013 - 08.2013
Assistant Coach and Individual Development Coach
BC Partizan
08.2010 - 05.2013
Head Coach
BC Beko
08.2009 - 05.2010
Certificate of Higher Education - BASKETBALL COACH
COLLEGE FOR BASKETBALL COACHES
10.2000 - 10.2002
Head Coach of generation born 1991
BC Partizan
08.2000 - 06.2009
Master of Science - MASTER STUDIES IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY/GENETICS
UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE FACULTY OF BIOLOGY
10/1988 - 07/1993
NVQ Level 2 - MEDICAL HIGH SCHOOL
MEDICAL SCHOOL ANTE KUZMANICA
09/1982 - 06/1986