Personal Coaching

Empowering athletes to achieve their full potential

Welcome to AV coaching, where I am dedicated to helping athletes realize their full potential through personalized coaching and optimized training plans. I understand the challenges of balancing a busy life while striving to excel in your athletic pursuits. As your coach, I am here to guide you through the intricacies of training, saving you time by analyzing your progress and designing flexible training plans that align with your life situation. Together, we will fast-track your journey towards achieving your goals, ensuring you become the best athlete you can be.

Packages

Premium

340/month
  • 260 €/month for single sport athletes
  • Custom training plan every week
  • unlimited adjustments to the schedule
  • daily review of sessions
  • unlimited email of Whatsapp communication
  • weekly phone call
  • race planning, taper and execution
  • race day nutrition plan
  • equipment advice
  • equipment discounts
  • nutrition advice
  • swim video analysis every 2 months
  • 30% discount on training camps

Professional

220/month
  • 180 €/month for single sport athletes
  • Custom training plan every week
  • unlimited adjustments to the schedule
  • review of sessions 2 times per week
  • email of Whatsapp communication two times per week
  • race planning, taper and execution
  • race day nutrition plan
  • equipment advice
  • equipment discounts
  • nutrition advice
  • swim video analysis 2x per year
  • 20% discount on training camps

Basic

160/month
  • 120 €/month for single sport athletes
  • Custom training plan every 2 weeks
  • weekly adjustments to the schedule
  • weekly review of sessions
  • weekly email of Whatsapp communication
  • race planning, taper and execution
  • race day nutrition plan
  • equipment advice
  • equipment discounts
  • 10% discount on training camps

Testimonials

Marin Koceić

Kona qualifier, 8:32h ironman PB

"I questioned if someone younger can be a coach for me after I invested so many years in triathlon. Even though I've been in triathlon since 2000, the real chance for systematic work started when I decided to go into ironman distance in 2012. Andrej was already competing in ironmans. He had a serious approach, and most importantly, he was in the true sense of the word Man. The training plan was systematic. He likes to learn and during our 10 years of collaboration his coaching has evolved in accepting new technologies, functioning of the human body and all that to achieve better results. Every single coach does this in a different way, but at the end, the only thing which counts is the result and satisfaction of me as a user of his services. In addition, my results confirm that I am on the right track and that Andrej as a coach knows very well how our plans come true, and all of that for mutual satisfaction."

Antonio Eterović

Kona qualifier, 9:02h ironman PB

"Having Andrej as a coach was the best thing I have done for my fitness. I have increased my fitness greatly and without injury. Training plan was allways well structured and it gave me the opportunity to work full time and to train at the same time. Also, training plan was super easy to follow. The workouts are not allways easy but that’s exactly what I was after. If you’re looking to improve your times, this is the coach you are looking for. Andrej has been tireless replying to my questions and helping me with my doubts. In the end I succeeded to qualify to the IM World Championship in Kona. Having Andrej as a coach was the best thing I have done for my fitness. I have increased my fitness greatly and without injury. Training plan was allways well structured and it gave me the opportunity to work full time and to train at the same time. Also, training plan was super easy to follow. The workouts are not allways easy but that’s exactly what I was after. If you’re looking to improve your times, this is the coach you are looking for. Andrej has been tireless replying to my questions and helping me with my doubts. In the end I succeeded to qualify to the IM World Championship in Kona."

Romano Šćurić

9:37h ironman PB

"Throughout many years, aside from being a professional triathlete, Andrej has been a lot of things to me. Training buddy, friend, coach and great role model. First off we started as training buddies in the same triathlon club. However, Andrej's will, determination and love for triathlon took him to another level. As Andrej progressed as a professional triathlete, he acquired great experience and knowledge for the sport, so I decided to try my luck with him as my coach. That decision was one I never regretted, nor will I ever regret. His commitment as a coach was far better than mine as an athlete. That really helped and motivated me more when I needed it the most. In addition, sometimes it felt as if he knew my body limits even better than me. Three Full distance triathlons and many other short course races were done under Andrej's guidance with a smile on my face. I can only say that my results could have been better only if my engagement was better and more serious. Considering all this, I would always recommend Andrej without hesitation. Good luck"

Daniel Filić

10:08h ironman PB

"Since June 2017 I have been in contact with Andrej the trainer. He is very easygoing, discreet and all round great person. With his knowledge and experience he helped me realize my goal at the Ironman challenge. I wish I had started training with him earlier than I did. He is always very specific in training sessions and analysis, whilst being very communicative and always on call. I look forward to further working in conjunction with him in the oncoming season."

Marin Pavlić

"I am overhwhelmed with the person Andrej is and with the quality of his insights and methods. The progress I have made with Andrej has been rapid and substantial. I can gladly say that choosing Andrej as my coach was one of the best decisions when entering the triathlon sport! Looking forward to new challenges with my coach watching my back and guiding me. "

Ana Dodig

11:15h ironman PB (while sick)

"Great coach with lots of knowledge and experience. "

Ante Vuko

9:29h ironman PB

"Top coach !"

Gerhard De Bruin

"Was great to work with Andrej. He has a great understanding of the sport and huge experience in European racing that makes his knowledge one of a kind."

Nermin Palić

9:29h Ironman PB

"After a few self-coached years in triathlon, I've decided to take a big step and find a coach. Choosing Andrej was a very easy choice - we both have an engineering background and we really "clicked" from the first training week. Everything was very easy to follow and he was really quick to answer all of my questions. Training plan was perfectly structured and I've managed to work a full-time job and train at the same time. During my time with Andrej, I've succeeded in setting an IM national record in two races in the same year. I've learned so much from Andrej and I thank him for that."

Coaching bio

Andrej is Croatia’s most successful long-distance triathlete with 3 international ironman distance wins, 3 podiums at Ironman races, and the ETU European Champion title. He went up the ranks from a total beginner to becoming a European champion in 2013. By doing that he went through all stages of athlete development and knows what it takes to go from one step to another. 

Over the years he started to transfer the passion he has for triathlon into coaching others. His biggest coaching influence came from Brett Sutton and his assistant coach Joseph Spindler who helped him achieve his racing goals. In 2017 he completed coaching certification at Trisutto and is working as one of the Trisutto coaches since then.

Most notable coaching results

    • 5th place European Long Distance Triathlon Championship (elite), Marin Koceić, Vichy 2013
    • 18th place overall with 8:32h, Marin Koceić, Challenge Roth
    • 1st place M40-44, Marin Koceić, Ironman Wales 2017 – Kona Qualification
    • 8:34h Ironman Copenhagen 2023 (Kona qualification), Matej Jukić
    • 1st place in AG and World Championship qualification, Đurđica Orepić, Ironman Lanzarote ’24
    • 4th place in AG and Kona qualification, Gerhard de Bruin, Ironman South Africa ’24
    • 9:02h Ironman, Antonio Eterović, Ironman Tallinn 2020
    • Kona Qualification, Antonio Eterović, Ironman Lanzarote 2021
    • 9:29h – National record of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nermin Palić, Ironman Copenhagen 2018.
    • 2x national U19 aquathlon champion and 3rd in sprint triathlon junior national championship, Ana Lučić, 2020
    • 5th place national ultrarunning championship (100 km), Roko Pribičević, 2022.