Presents the new generation of High Tech YU swimming coaches
Mr. Kostic
Name :  Prof. Branislav Kostic
Born :      1957 
Nationality  : Yugoslavian
Profession  : Professor of Physical Education 
Education   : Graduated  at  the Faculty of Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia 1996 
Authorization : State Swimming Trainer certificate, 1996 YSF
Computer skills : Commercial software (all programs of Microsoft Corp. under WIN 98)
Languages : English (fluent), Serbian (native)
Key Qualifications  : Author and the own realization of the complete programs for pioneers and junior competitors of “Proleter” SC, Zrenjanin for all domestic and international swimming events, also some skills in Yugoslav Junior National Selections 
Specialty  : Expert in Swimming especially for Butterfly and Breaststroke disciplines (due to his latest successes with cadet and junior women swimmers i.e. Ms. Popmijatov, and Ms. Stojin).		 Professional Membership  : Serbian Swimming Association, Yugoslav Swimming Federation
Employment Record: 1982-1984, assistant coach, 1984-1988 Swimming instructor, 1988-2000 Head Coach of ‘Proleter’ Swimming Club, Zrenjanin, Yugoslavia
Professional Experience: Participation as a Head Coach in various swimming competitions in Yugoslavia and worldwide, also in the organizing of the top international swimming events, sport's and schools’ events in former and FR Yugoslavia
Professional References: 
Mr. Nenad Gerginov (1977) vice champion of the former Yugoslavia and the national representative, with his best times in junior categories: 50 m breast (0:30,12), 100 m breast (1:06,18) and 200 m breast (2:28,65)
Mr. Istvan Losonc (1977) vice champion of the former Yugoslavia in 400 m and 1500 m freestyle and the national representative, with his best times in pioneers category (10 years old): 400 m free-LC (5:04,22), still actual Yugoslav record
Mr. Robert Nerer (1977) recorder of the former Yugoslavia (10-12 years old) in fly and I.M. 
Ms. Jelena Nedic (1977) Yugoslav champion in backstroke and I.M. disciplines
Mr. Igor Grmusa (1979), multiple champion of the former Yugoslavia in breaststroke and vice champion of two Balkan Swimming Games		 Mr. Aleksandar Babinski (1977) multiple champion of the Republic of Serbia and Vojvodina Region, then later champion of Bavaria (Germany)
Mr. Zoran Curcin (1983), Yugoslav champion in 50 m freestyle and vice champion in 100 m freestyle
Ms. Aleksandra Stojin (1988), multiple Yugoslav champion with the National records (10-12 years old) in 100 m fly, 200 m fly, 100 m I.M. and 200 m I.M. with her best times in the next disciplines (LC): 50 m free (0:34,09), 100 m free (1:06,20), 200 m free (2:21,65), 100 m fly (1:13,02), 200 m fly (2:45,37), 200 m I.M. (2:45,53), also pioneer's and cadet's representative of Yugoslavia
Ms. Marijana Popmijatov (1985), junior and senior representative of Yugoslavia, National senior champion in the discipline 400 m I.M., junior champion in the disciplines 50 m, 100 m and 200 m breaststroke and vice champion in 200 m I.M. Her best LC times are: 50 m breast (0:36,17), 100 m breast (1:17,22) and 200 m breast (2:43,78)
Ms. Ivana Boric (1986), vice champion of Yugoslavia in 200 m, 400 m and 800 m freestyle, with the two gold medals in relay races 4 x 100 m and 4 x 200 m freestyle
Mr. Marko Stanimirovic (1984) vice champion of Yugoslavia in 50 m, 100 m and 200 m breaststroke
Ms. Aleksandra Popmijatov (1983), third places at the National championships 2000 in 100 m backstroke (1:09,30), 200 m backstroke (2:28,53) and 50 m backstroke (0:32,42)
Ms. Ljiljana Mihajlovic (1983) vice champion of Yugoslavia (LC) 2000 in 400 m I.M.

Meet Prof. Kostic and some of his activities in 2001:

"PROLETER" Swimming Club, Zrenjanin, Vojvodina, Yugoslavia, e-mail: najdanovski@sezapro.yu

Mr. Mircic and Mr. Kostic
Mr. Sasa Mircetic, executive manager of "Proleter" SC, Zrenajnin and Prof. Branisalv Kostic by the Competition pool at "Zenjanin Cup 2000" the traditional international event in the town of Zrenjanin. Last year this Meet joined almost 300 participant from Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Yugoslavia.
Proleter Team
Proleter, SC is one of the oldest and the most professional organized Club in Yugoslavia. Due to the enormous personal and sport effort of Mr. Misa Popov, President, this team is YU swim leader especially for pioneers, cadets and juniors categories with the tradition of up to 40 years.
Ms. Marijana Popmijatov
Here is the best women swimmer of "Proleter" Swimming Club and the pupil of Prof. Branislav Kostic. Ms. Marijana Popmijatov (1985), junior and senior representative of Yugoslavia, National senior Champion of 400 m I.M.,  junior Champion in the disciplines 50 m, 100 m and 200 m breaststroke and vice champion in 200 m I.M. Her best LCM times in 2000 were: in 50 m breast (0:36,17), 100 m breast (1:17,22) and 200 m breast (2:43,78)
Ms. Aleksandra Stojin
Ms. Aleksandra Stojin (1988), multiple Yugoslav champion with the National records (10-12 years old) in 100 m fly, 200 m fly, 100 m I.M.nd 200 m I.M. with her best times in 2000, in (LCM): 50 m free (0:34,09), 100 m free (1:06,20), 200 m free (2:21,65), 100 m fly (1:13,02), 200 m fly (2:45,37), 200 m I.M. (2:45,53), also pioneer's and cadet's representative of Yugoslavia 
Prof. Kostic at the Euromalc Meet

"Euromalc 2000" Meet is one of the most popular pioneers event at the end of the swimming season in Serbia and Yugoslavia. At the end of August, Proleter SC organizes fantastic swim event in 50 m open pool at the famous swim center in the town of Zrenjanin. Last year almost all swimmers of this worthy club won medals and high places. Mr. Kostic's pearl Ms. Marijana Popmijatov participate in breaststroke disciplines out of concurrence. As it was the end of the successful season Mr. Kostic was satisfied with Ms. Popmijatov's results. 

Prof. Kostic and Prof. Dr. Matkovic

Mr. Branislav Kostic with his Professor and mentor from the Faculty of Physical Education Prof. Dr. Ivica Matkvic, also ex Coach of YU National Team. Here they are at the YU Pioneers SCM Championship in Pancevo, on February 2000
All information on various sport activities in the town of Zrenjanin, Yugoslavia,  you may find if you click below


Swim Star 2000, SC
Personal Recommendation
Belgrade, February 20, 2001


Mrs. Olivera Mladenovic, MrPh President
 Hereby we certify that Prof. Branislav Kostic. Head Coach of "Proleter" Swimming Club, Zrenjanin has temporarily involved all his experiences in our Club's development in the season 1999/2000. We have to emphasize Prof. Kostic's contribution especially in the supervision of the year program realization for our best competitor Mr. Igor Rasula.  Also we confirm that Prof. Kostic, pursuant to his coach's engagement in Yugoslav Swimming represents one of the modern and leading person, especially for the youth swimming categories (pioneers, cadets and juniors). We highly recommend Prof. Kostic for the position in world of swimming  and we keep the right to consult him about any matter concerning swimming in case that Prof. Branislav Kostic decide to transfer his knowledge and experience to some quality swimming club or swim association.
CONTACT: Prof. Branislav Kostic,
Coach and Swimming Expert
Ph. +381.23.41.344  Mobil: ++381.63.567.447
Web presentation: www.come.to/plivacke_nade
E-mail : kostici@mgnet.co.yu
Arranged and registered by Swim Star 2000, SC Agency, Belgrade, Yugoslavia on February 25, 2001