I always strive to elevate what’s possible! I am very passionate about catalyzing growth in people so that together we could all create new opportunities that can have the greatest impact towards building a better world.

I am a tireless seeker of knowledge. My attention to detail is extreme and I am obsessed with always learning more, researching, exploring and experiencing more of everything that life has to offer.

With a rich career in handball spanning over 25 years in total (which includes competing as a professional goalkeeper, and then shifting into professional coaching), I’ve had the privilege of coaching and educating athletes and coaches in over 30 countries across three continents in the last 2 decades of my professional coaching career.

This extensive experience has given me a profound appreciation for diversity and a deep understanding of the varied needs people have on both local and international scales, be it in sport or in everyday life.

Growing up in a small town during the war, I wasn’t able to enter the world of sport until I was 14 years old. The absence of a specialized handball goalkeeper coach at the beginning of my goalkeeping career ignited my passion for coaching. I never had anyone to explain the very basics to me, to simplify the complexity of knowledge and information necessary for success in the sport I fell in love with. I had to learn everything on my own, by the principle of trial and error, and by mere accident.

This experience shaped my commitment to assisting athletes and coaches of all ages and backgrounds. My focus is not only on enhancing their professional skills but also on fostering a safe and welcoming environment while reminding them of the importance of having fun throughout their journey. This is why many of the athletes I worked with heard me say that when all physical, technical, tactical, mental, and emotional skills are added up, the single most important thing for every athlete (and non-athlete) is a smile.

I am very dedicated and committed to self-development, and to different ways of inspiring others to reach their maximal potential! I was always willing and daring to overcome the things that seemed impossible at first, and I was always ready to set high goals and to find ways to achieve them, no matter the odds!

What I’ve learned so far in life is – you just need to find a way to discover what sets your soul on fire, and what makes it possible for you to work on what you love while inspiring others to do the same! Once you get there, you will be able to set goals that will keep expanding your life in so many beautiful and amazing ways.

You need to have an insane level of dedication to your goals, and you need to have a devoted persistence, and endurance in never giving up, no matter what obstacles might show up on your way!

Remember – your potential is nearly limitless!

I specialize in high-performance coaching, applying elite sports principles to corporate leadership and professional development. With expertise that culminated in Olympic coaching (Paris 2024), I help businesses, teams, and individuals reach their full potential by fostering resilience, psychological safety, and peak performance.

The services I offer include:

✔ Corporate Leadership Coaching – Translating experience from Olympic coaching strategies into corporate culture to build high-performance teams, enhance resilience, and create psychologically safe workplaces.

✔ Mindset Coaching – Strengthening mental resilience, focus, and confidence for athletes, executives, and individuals seeking high-performance growth.

✔ Education for Handball Coaches – Providing advanced training and development programs for handball and sports coaches.

✔ Handball Goalkeeper Education – Offering specialized training for goalkeepers, from foundational techniques to elite performance strategies.

✔ Handball Goalkeeper Camps (Worldwide) – Hosting global goalkeeper camps, goalkeeper educations, bringing world-class coaching to aspiring and professional athletes.

✔ Group & Individual Goalkeeper Coaching (In-Person & Online) – Tailored coaching for goalkeepers at all levels, delivered both in-person and virtually.

Through a unique blend of Olympic coaching experience, neuroscience-backed strategies, and a deep understanding of performance psychology, I love empowering clients to excel in sports, business, and personal development.

For business inquires, blog posts, articles, podcasts, collaborations, or partnerships please contact me via contact form, or at vanjaradiccoaching@gmail.com.

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