Instructors

I started skiing at the age of four and I liked it. Then I trained and raced, and I liked that too. But when I qualified as an instructor at 17 and started working, that's when I really fell in love with it. I have been doing this wonderful and fulfilling job ever since. In the meantime I graduated from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Film and TV Production, which I work in alongside skiing.
Off the slopes I also work as the director of our ski school, where I use the knowledge and experience from both my professions.
I am involved in Paralympic skiing at the Ski Association of Serbia and I hope we will develop this branch of our wonderful sport. If you'd like to, join us in Paralympic skiing. I also have my own vegetable garden and try to persuade everyone around me, my pupils included, to eat more healthily. And most importantly, I have two wonderful daughters.

Licence: Ski – Level III
Languages: English, Russian, Spanish, Hungarian, Italian

I took my first steps on skis at the age of three, right here on Kopaonik. As the years went by, my love of skiing grew, so later I started training and racing for the Midžor ski club from Knjaževac.
I discovered the joy of teaching others to ski when I assisted the club coaches with the younger generations. At 17 I qualified as a Level I instructor, and at 23 as a Level II instructor. Since then I have been teaching skiers on Stara Planina and Kopaonik. I enjoy working with children and adults alike, beginners or more experienced skiers.
Alongside working at the ski school I graduated in economics, and in my free time I most like doing yoga, travelling, reading, swimming... in other words, enjoying life.

Licence: Ski – Level I
Language: English

Licence: Snowboard – Level I
Languages: English, Italian

She took her first “steps” on skis at the age of 4. She raced and passed on her love of skiing while studying, working as a fitness coach and on-snow coach at a ski club. She became a professional instructor in 2013 and graduated from the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education.
Foreign languages: English, Greek

Licence: Ski – Level I
Languages: English, Greek

Licence: Snowboard – Level I
Language: English

Licence: Ski – Level II
Language: English

A licensed instructor and sports teacher, member of the Ski Association of Serbia and of Ski Instructors of Serbia, she works professionally at the “MM ski sport” ski school.

You'll recognise her by her distinctive voice and the heart that has been fluttering on her helmet for years, as well as by the smiles and happy chatter of the children who follow her down the slopes of Kopaonik.

She started working as an instructor as a student at the Faculty of Philology, back in 1995; before that she raced for the PSD “Srebrnac” club from Brus.

More than 3,000 pupils have completed her training successfully – beginners as well as those who wanted to correct mistakes, refine their technique and become excellent skiers. The best proof of the quality of her work are her “regulars”, pupils who season after season push the limits of their skiing with her and improve their technique.

Expertise, teaching experience, close attention, dedication and patience are the key qualities of her work and of how she builds her pupils' confidence and self-assurance.

She is the mother of two young teenagers.

Licence: Ski – Level I / Snowboard – Level II
Language: English

My name is Anastasija Drinjak, I'm 22 and a student at the Faculty of Economics in Pale. I live in a very small town below Mount Jahorina, which I can honestly say is the most beautiful mountain in the country I come from. Why did I choose Kopaonik when I already live next to a mountain? I bet many of you are wondering. I was a professional skier for 15 years and made a lot of friends on this mountain, and my first working days as an instructor started right here, so I decided to stay on this mountain after all. I work as an instructor, but I have also worked with children who ski professionally, which means I have also been a coach. I love my job, because when I see the smiles of children who have learned to ski, it gives me even more motivation to work and to love what I do.

Licence: Ski – Level III
Language: English

Licence: Ski – Level II
Language: English

Well, what can I say without shedding a tear of joy... 29 years of working on skis, quite a lot, by God... 14 of them at international schools in Slovenia, Austria, France, Italy... There isn't a ski resort in Europe where my skis haven't left a trace.
I am an IVSI instructor, UPS demonstrator, UISS, ZSP of the Slovenian association... Association of Coaches and Teachers, Kranj, Slovenia
Besides skiing, I'm into gastronomy and coffee, and I have a café...
Sociable, with two sweet kids... what more could you want in life...
SEE YOU ON THE MOUNTAIN

Licence: Ski – Level II
Languages: English, Russian, Slovenian

Licence: Ski – Level IV

Language: English

I was born in Smederevo in 1993, where I completed primary and secondary school. I took my first steps on skis at the age of five. Over time I came to love skiing so much that I could no longer imagine a winter without it. I used to say it then, and today I can confirm it: skiing is the greatest pleasure in my life. That's why I looked for ways to get as many ski days as possible each year. After secondary school I enrolled at the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education of the University of Novi Sad. I completed my bachelor's degree there in 2016 with a thesis on “Carving technique in skiing” and went on to complete a master's degree in 2017. During my student days I came up with the idea of becoming a ski instructor. I qualified as a Level 1 ski instructor in 2018 and as a Level 2 instructor in 2021. When I'm not on the snow, I spend most of my time on sport and training. I have many years of experience running personal and group training sessions, especially with children; in summer I also work as a swimming coach, and for about ten years I have been refereeing football matches…

Licence: Ski – Level I
Language: English

I took my first steps on skis at the age of 5, and my first slope was a street in Belgrade – there used to be a lot of snow in the city.
When I started primary school I joined the PSD “Avala” club. Slowly but surely, a love of nature and the mountains was born and has stayed with me to this day.
After passing the instructor course I started working at the Genex ski school in the early '90s. In the meantime I graduated from the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, which rounded off and completed my knowledge and skills in this field. My love for this job is as strong today as ever.
In my free time I love travelling and gardening.

Licence: Ski – Level II
Languages: English, German

From Belgrade.
Licensed Level 2 ski instructor
International judge in alpine disciplines at the Ski Association of Serbia. She has judged many national and international competitions, including the World Cup. Many years of experience teaching children and adults on snow and on the ski simulator.
Inline skating instructor.
For seven years she was a member of the Serbian national rafting (white-water) team. In her free time she loves travelling and spending as much time as possible in nature. A great animal lover.

Licence: Ski – Level II
Language: English

As a snowboard instructor on Kopaonik, I work with beginners and advanced riders, children and adults, with patience, a focus on safety and positive energy. My goal is for every pupil to learn proper technique, gain confidence on the snow and enjoy riding.
I tailor lessons to each person's level and pace, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Besides teaching, I'm happy to help and advise on choosing snowboard equipment.

Licence: Snowboard – Level I

Born in Belgrade, I first stood on skis at the age of 4 on Jahorina. I fell in love with skiing straight away and have skied every year since. I qualified as a ski instructor at 19 and have worked as one ever since. I study at the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in Belgrade. When working with children, I do my best to help them fall in love with skiing.

Licence: Ski – Level I
Language: English

Licence: Ski – Level I
Language: English

Licence: Ski – Level I
Language: English

I am someone with more than 40 years of experience on skis. From the first day I stood on skis, I never got off them. I ski all year round, summer and winter. In practice I spend 180 days a year on skis, but I am devoted to skiing all 12 months of the year, because skiing is my life. Skiing is my PASSION.

I divided my passion for skiing into two parts to meet children's needs. In the first, I pass on my love and knowledge to children who are just learning to ski. The second is racing, where I share the fate of young racers, because I was one myself and still am.

Licence: Ski – Level III
Languages: English, Swedish

Licence: Ski – Level I
Languages: English, Macedonian

Licence: Ski – Level I

Licence: Ski – Level II
Language: English

Licence: Ski – Level II

Licence: Snowboard – Level I

Licence: Ski – Level III (ISIA)
Languages: English, Russian

Licence: Ski – Level I
Languages: English, German, Russian, Romanian

Licence: Ski – Level I
Language: English

Licence: Ski – Level II
Languages: English, Russian, French
MSc in Physical Education and Sport

My name is Nikon Korićanac. I was born in Serbia but have lived in Timișoara, Romania, for a long time. Over time my two greatest hobbies became my vocations, so I spend winters on Kopaonik as a snowboard instructor and summers by the sea as a diving instructor. I also kitesurf for fun. Besides Serbian, I speak Romanian and English.

Licence: Snowboard – Level I
Languages: English, Romanian

Licence: Ski – Level I
Language: English

Licence: Ski – Level I
Language: English

Licence: Ski – Level I
Language: English

Born on 15 March 1973 in Čačak. I have spent my whole life in sport. Favourite sports: skiing and cycling.
I first stood on skis at the age of seven. I love nature, animals and fishing. Hobby: photography.

Licence: Ski – Level I
Language: English

Licence: Ski - NIVO I
Language: Eanglish

Licence: Ski – Level I
Language: English

Licence: Snowboard – Level I
Language: English

Licence: Ski – Level I

Licence: Ski – Level II
Language: English