Bojan Ilić
Teacher of Physical Education
Education Obrazovanje – status:
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education
Bachelor of Physical Education (2001)
Master of Science in Physical Education and Sport (2014)
International Master License in Athletics Coaching, Serbian Athletics Federation (SAS), No. 3/103
According to the National Categorisation of Sports Professionals: Top-Level Sports Coach – MERITED COACH
Work Experience – Professional Development:
- Coach, Athletic Club Crvena Zvezda (since 2001); Coach for Athletes with Disabilities with the Paralympic Committee of Serbia (since 2004)
- Assistant Demonstrator in Athletics, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education (1999–2001)
- Within the Serbian Athletics Federation: National Coach for Youth Selections (2001–2006); Head Coach of National Teams for Throwing Disciplines (2008); Assistant Coach for Youth Selections in Throwing Disciplines (2019)
- Strength and Conditioning Coach (Basketball) – Dinamo Moscow (Russia, 2005); Ülker (Istanbul, Turkey, 2006); Strength and Conditioning Coach for multiple sports (basketball, football, tennis, skiing)
Over two decades of experience working with children aged 6–12, implementing a specialized training system for developing functional motor abilities as the foundation for healthier, more efficient, and more successful participation in both individual and team sports; Swimming re-education (1998–2018); Ski and summer camps for children (since 2019) under the motto “Find joy by sharing it with others. Win through the beauty of your being”.
-International Athletics Coaching Seminars – Dublin (2009), Kourtane, Finland (2019); European Athletics Coaches Conference; Days of Athletics; Balkan Athletics Coaches Conference; Functional Abilities Seminars
As a Former Athlete: Ten years as a national team member in athletics, national record holder in younger age categories (pioneer, junior) in javelin throw. Three-time national champion, medalist at Balkan Championships and National (5) and European Cups
Sports Achievements as a Coach:
Within the Athletics Federation of Serbia – Coach of numerous national team athletes, medalists, national champions, and cup winners; Coach of many finalists and participants at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF); coach of finalists and participants at European and World Championships in junior and U23 categories, as well as at the Universiade (World University Games); coach of athletes holding city of Belgrade records and national records.
Within the Paralympic Committee of Serbia – as a Paralympic coach, guided athletes to a total of 13 medals in four different disciplines (in categories for visually impaired, blind athletes, and athletes with upper limb impairments). European Championships: 5 medals – in javelin (1 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze) and in discus (1 bronze). European Championships (2021, Poland): 2 gold medals in 100m and 200m sprints (with a European record and Championship record). World Championships (2023 Kobe; 2024 Paris): 5 medals – in 100m (1 silver), 200m (1 silver, 1 bronze), and javelin (2 silver). Paralympic Games (Rio 2016): 1 bronze medal in javelin throw.