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VfL Potsdam signs handball star Kopljar as new assistant coach!
Marko Kopljar, former Füchse Berlin professional, will be the new assistant coach at 1. VfL Potsdam. His successful coaching career begins.
VfL Potsdam signs handball star Kopljar as new assistant coach!
The handball world is on the move and that also applies to the second league in Germany! 1. VfL Potsdam has currently signed a new addition to the coaching bench who should provide a breath of fresh air. Marko Kopljar, a former Füchse Berlin professional, will support the team as an assistant coach. This is his first coaching position, which raises expectations.
Kopljar is no stranger to the handball field. With an impressive height of 2.10 meters, the Croatian has not only played for the Füchse Berlin, but also for internationally renowned clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona. His new role alongside Emir Kurtagic promises an interesting collaboration, which could also be of a sporting nature, as Kopljar brings many years of experience with him.
A varied career
The Požegan native has achieved a lot over the course of his career. In 2012 he was part of the Croatian national team that won the bronze medal at the Olympic Games in London. In recent years, Kopljar has set another high point with SG Flensburg-Handewitt when he won the EHF European League in May 2025. His return to the parquet in March 2025 and the subsequent withdrawal from his active career also show that he is still deeply connected to handball.
Sports director Bob Hanning spoke when Kopljar's signing was announced and emphasized that sometimes you have to be patient in order to attract the best talent. This “good hand” could prove to be the right thing for Potsdam.
EHF European League and further successes
His successes speak for themselves: Kopljar scored an impressive 319 goals in a total of 152 international matches for Croatia. He has also made a name for himself at international competitions. He has recorded both personal and team success in the EHF European League in recent years, making him a valuable addition to the coaching bench in Potsdam.
The German handball scene is dynamic, and 1. VfL Potsdam not only wants to survive in the second division, but also wants to develop further. In a league characterized by a high level and committed fans, it is important to make the right decisions. Last year, the handball Bundesliga achieved an average audience of over 5,000 per game and almost 90,000 sports clubs in Germany are characterized by the great popularity of this sport.
With Marko Kopljar as assistant coach, 1. VfL Potsdam could have taken an important step towards success. The coming months will show whether this change can actually bring the team the boost it was hoping for.
The enthusiasm for handball in Germany remains unbroken. With such promising personnel decisions, the future of the sport and the club is secured.