Zoran Gajić
Serbian volleyball trainer
Born
December 28th, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Serbia
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Volleyball trainer with a significant career in coaching. Trained various teams, leading them to numerous championships. Gajić's influence extended beyond national borders, contributing to the development of volleyball training programs. Key role in improving the performance of the Serbian national team at international competitions. Fostered talent through dedicated training methodologies, securing a reputation in the sports community.
Coached the Serbian national volleyball team
Contributed to the development of training programs
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