Overview

• Marko Kopljar was appointed co-trainer at VfL Potsdam on July 18, marking his transition from elite player to coach.
• He joins head coach Emir Kurtagic in what represents his first professional coaching role.
• After being reactivated by SG Flensburg-Handewitt in March, Kopljar helped secure the EHF European League title in May before retiring.
• During his career the 2.10-meter backcourt specialist won EHF titles with Füchse Berlin and Paris Saint-Germain, starred for FC Barcelona and captured Olympic bronze with Croatia in 2012.
• Sports director Bob Hanning said securing Kopljar demonstrates the club’s patient recruitment strategy and leverages Potsdam’s partnership with Füchse Berlin to strengthen its promotion campaign.