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Mladen Maric
Originally From
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Former Yugoslavia)
Favorite Teams
Chelsea F.C. and Real Madrid
Playing History
1969-1971 Professional Soccer Player (FK Sarajevo, YU, 1st division)
1971-1973 Professional Soccer Player (FK Buducnost, Podgorica, YU, 1st & 2nd division)
1973-1981 Professional Soccer Player (FK Zeleznicar Sarajevo, YU, 1st division)
1981-1983 Professional Soccer Player (FK Celik Zenica, YU, 1st & 2nd division)
Coaching History
1985-1986 Soccer – Coach “FK Lokomotiva Brcko” (YU, 3rd division)
1996-1997 Soccer – Coach “FV Progres” (Frankfurt, Germany, 3rd division)
1997-2001 Adult & Youth Soccer – Coach “Vfl Germania 94” (Frankfurt, Germany
2002-2006 Team Trainer “Warren Blazers United” – Gurnee, IL
2003-2007 Team Trainer “Lake Forest United” – Lake Forest, IL
2007- Team Trainer “Glenview Titans”
Coaching license B from Yugoslavia
Coaching license E in the U.S.
Personal
Mladen speaks Serbian, Croatian, German and English. Moved to the U.S. in 2001 and resides in Harwood Heights with his wife Ruzica and 2 children Marko and Lena.
Originally F
Guatemala – Central America
Playing Background
Jarol began playing soccer at the age of 8-years old. He played indoor/outdoor with youth travel teams, competing in many tournaments throughout Illinois. At the age of 16, he began playing in the men divisions of Illinois Amateur Leagues. He played indoor/outdoor in the men divisions for fifteen years.
Coaching History
Jarol had his first coaching experience at the age of 20; coaching boys travel teams for about 4 years. In 2005, he began coaching in Glenview AYSO, where he coached kindergarten and first grade girl teams. He also coached Boys U5 soccer and continues to coach Boys kindergarten teams.
Favorite Soccer Moments
A couple of Jarol’s favorite soccer moments include watching the Chicago Sting (former Chicago professional team) win championships in the 80’s.
Personal
Jarol is fluent in Spanish and resides in Glenview with his wife and children.
