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Petar Đukić
Head coach
Started playing tennis at the age of five with the highest ATP rank of 1331 in singles and 1115 in doubles. Roger Federer is the player who inspired Peter's passion and love for tennis. The coaches Nikola Pilić and Bogdan Obradović had a great influence on his coaching career. Coaching experience – Highest Rank
- Nikola Cacic (SRB) – ATP 281, Doubles 35
- Marko Topo (SRB) – ATP 437
- Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB) – ATP 27
- Filip Krajinovic (SRB) - ATP 26
- Dusan Lajovic (SRB) – ATP 23
- Damir Dzumhur (BiH) - ATP 23
- Pedja Krstin (SRB) - ATP 159
Miloš Pavlović
Trainer and organizer
He has been practicing tennis since he was 7 years old. He loves working with children who compete in the under-14 and younger categories. He considers working on technique and tactics, especially in the segment of building points, to be his greatest qualities.
He has been working at the club for 7 years and during that time he has worked with children who were or are among the most successful competitors in their age groups in Serbia:
• Dimitrije Gligorov – winner of the Serbian National Championship under 12
• Jovan Panić – 3rd place at the Serbian National Championship under 12
• Maksim Davidović – among the top 10 in Serbia under 12
• Vuk Dvokić – among the top 5 in Serbia under 10
• Luka Kostić – winner of the Serbian National Championship under 14 and winner of several European tournaments, currently 25th in the European ranking under 16.
• Lena Khalil – currently ranked in the top 5 in Serbia in the under-14 competition
• Marko Kovačević Orlavil – currently ranked 2nd in Serbia in the under-12 competition, and a member of the national team.
• Vojin Krstajić – Currently ranked in the top 10 in Serbia in the under-12 competition
Bojana Vacić
Trainer and organizer
Bojana Vacic, born in Kruševac in 1986. She started her coaching career in Germany in 2006. Head coach and coordinator of TK Đukić tennis school for juniors since 2017. Thanks to Bojana, the tennis school today has over 100 members, of which over 20 are competitors. Some of them are today the most successful competitors in their competitions in Serbia: Dimitrije Gligorov, Jovan Panić and Vuk Dvokić.
Bojana applies the 10s program (stay & play) according to the ITF (International Tennis Federation) system
Coaching licenses:
- PTR (International License)
- D and C (federal license)
Miloš Obrenović
Head coach of recreational athletes
He started playing tennis at the age of seven, in his tennis career he reached the semi-finals of several federal tournaments. At the age of 20, he started coaching, and today he is the coach of the Đukić school.
Predrag Jovičić
Fitness trainer
Since 2022, he has been working as a fitness coach in tennis, where he designs and implements physical preparation programs for junior and professional players, including athletes at the ITF level. He works closely with tennis coaches to individualize programs according to the technical and competitive needs of each player, with a particular focus on speed, strength and efficient movement mechanics.
In 2025, he participated in an international tennis development program in Chengdu, China, where he contributed to the education of coaches, work with young players and education of parents in the field of physical preparation in tennis.
His sporting experience includes high-level competition in judo, where he won a national title and international medals.
Aleksandar Škundrić
School coach
He has been playing tennis since he was eight years old. He likes working with players of all ages and levels, with a special focus on discipline, systematic work and continuous improvement. The training sessions he leads combine technique, tactics and physical preparation, with a clear plan for progress and trackable results.
Iva Veljić
Coach
She started her journey at TK Đukić as a student of the Academy, and later continued as a coach. For almost two years, she has been working with children in younger categories, where she focuses on developing basic tennis skills and creating a positive attitude towards the sport.
In her work, she is especially motivated by team energy and the relationship she builds with the children on the field. The trainings he leads are based on the clear basics of the game, but also on creating an environment where children feel safe, relaxed and ready to progress.
As she points out, the greatest value of her work is reflected in the continuity and desire of the children to return to the field:
"The best part of this job for me is the energy we share on the field, then when I know the kids want to come back and work with us."
Kosta Stanisavljević
Coach
Kosta has been playing tennis since he was very young, and today he is passing on his experience to the youngest players through his work at the tennis school. It is focused on the development of basic skills, coordination and proper technique, with training that is dynamic, understandable and adapted to the age of the children.
In his work, he combines discipline and structure with play and fun, believing that the best results are achieved when children develop a sincere love for sports. He is especially motivated by working with the youngest and the energy they bring to the field.
Apart from tennis, he is actively involved in rowing and has been a member of the national team for four years, which further shapes his approach - dedicated, energetic and focused on continuous progress.
Miljana Knežević
Coach
Miljana has many years of experience in tennis, through which she developed discipline, perseverance and a deep understanding of the game, as well as its mental and physical demands. Today, he transfers his knowledge and experience through coaching, with a clear focus on player development at all levels.
She is especially dedicated to working with children and young players, where in addition to technical progress, she pays great attention to building self-confidence, work habits and sportsmanship. In her work, tennis is a tool for personal development and acquiring values that last even off the court.
The essence of her approach is in the way the player is built:
"The result comes, but the character remains — that's why it matters how we train, not just how much."
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