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Ante Miše
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Ante Miše
Objective:
Seeking a head coaching position with an ambitious, professional football club in
order to achieve excellentresults and trophies via a modern, offensive playing style
Nationality: Croatian
Born:
1967
Languages: English (fluent), Dutch (conversational), Russian (studying)
Coaching Licences & Education:
·UEFA PRO Coaching Licence 2009 (highest level)
·UEFA "A" Coaching Licence 2007
·Croatian Football Federation Academy PRO Licence 2004
·Faculty of Kinesiology Degree, University of Zagreb, Croatia 2004
Coaching Career:
§2014 – Head Coach, NK VITEZ (Bosnia and Herzegovina Premijer League)
§2013 – 2014 Head Coach, NK VITEZ (Bosnia and Herzegovina Premijer League)
§2012
§2011
1st
§2010
§2010
Scout, CROATIA SENIOR "A" NATIONAL TEAM
– 2012 Head Coach, NK DUGOPOLJE (Croatia League 2)
place finish
– 2011 Head Coach, HNK HAJDUK SPLIT (Croatia League 1)
– 2011 Head Coach, NK ISTRA 1961
(Croatia League 1)
§2008 – 2009 Head Coach, HNK HAJDUK SPLIT (Croatia League 1)
2nd place finish & League Cup Finalists
§2007 – 2008 Head Coach, NK TROGIR (Croatia League 2)
4th place finish
§2005 – 2007 Head Coach, NK DUGOPOLJE (Croatia League 3)
2nd & 4th place finish
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Coaching Philosophy developed throughout a 28 year professional playing & coaching
career with over 750 European First League matches including :
Team captain for Dutch side SV Vitesse under legendary coaches
LeoBeenhakker & Henk ten Cate (70 games in 3 years)
Team captain for Croatian side HNK Hajduk Split under esteemed coaches
Tomislav Ivić, Stanko Poklepović, Josip Skoblar (over 500 matches in 16 years & 9 trophies)
7 Caps for the Croatian Senior "A" National Team under legendary coach
Miroslav "Ćiro" Blažević vs. Spain, Ukraine, Slovakia, Mexico, Australia.
Also over 50 matches for the Croatian Junior National Teams
UEFA Champions League & UEFA Cup playing experience for Croatian side
Hajduk Split vs. Olympique Marseille, Tottenham Hotspur, Schalke 04,
Ajax Amsterdam, Levski Sofia, OFI Crete, Malmo FF, Aalborg BK
·Current Scout for the Croatian Senior "A" National Team responsible for match & player
tactical analysis & recommendations for 2014 FIFA World Cup
qualification matches in Europe
·Head Coach of Croatian First League powerhouse HNK Hajduk Split, one of
the regions biggest clubs2010/2011, 2008/2009
·Head Coach UEFA Europa League qualifiers for Croatian Hajduk
Split at Slovakian MŠK Žilina (1:1)2009/2010
·Assistant Coach UEFA Cup qualifiers for Croatian Hajduk Split vs. Maltese FC Birkirkara
(7:0 agg.) & Spanish Deportivo La Coruna (0:2 agg.)2008/2009
·Winning coaching record & top First League finishes in all 7 years of
European professional club coaching
·As Head Coach, set a Hajduk Split record with 10 consecutive wins (still a Hajduk
Split record in its 102 year history) and Croatian First League & Cup runners-up2008/2009
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·As Head Coach, won the Croatian First League Indoor Championships with 10
consecutive wins2008/2009
·As Head Coach, guided NK Dugopolje toCroatian First League promotion after winning the
Croatian Second League including a record 13 game unbeaten streak (11wins, 2 draws)2011/2012
·Participated in the 33rd Alliance of European Football Coaches Associations (AEFCA) Symposium
in Split, Croatia 2012 representing 56 countries (36 Europe, 9 Asia, 4 South America,
4 Africa, USA, Canada, Australia)
Playing Career:
§2004
§1997
§1994
§1990
§1989
§1984
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2005
2004
1997
1994
1990
1989
NK MURA MURSKA SOBOTA (Slovenia League 1)
HNK HAJDUK SPLIT (Croatia League 1)
SV VITESSE ARNHEM (Netherlands League 1)
HNK HAJDUK SPLIT (Croatia League 1)
NK BORAC BANJA LUKA (Yugoslavia League 1)
HNK HAJDUK SPLIT(Yugoslavia League 1)
·7 Caps for the Croatian Senior "A" National Team vs. Spain, Ukraine, Slovakia, Mexico, Australia.
Also over 50 matches for the Croatian Junior National Teams
·Over 20 years professional playing experience as a midfielder in 4 European countries with
over 750 First League matches played including 70 games in 3 years for Dutch side
SV Vitesse&over 500 games in 16 years for Croatian HNK Hajduk Splitplus 9 trophies
·UEFA Champions League & UEFA Cup playing experience for Croatian Hajduk Split
vs. Olympique Marseille, Tottenham Hotspur, Schalke 04, Ajax Amsterdam, Levski Sofia,
OFI Crete, Malmo FF, Aalborg BK
·Player of the Year Award Croatia First League 1993/1994 chosen by the league coaches
·4 First League Championship Titles & 5 First League Cup Trophies
·Team Captain for SV Vitesse (Netherlands), HNK Hajduk Split (Croatia), NK Mura (Slovenia)
& Croatian Junior National Teams
·Played for distinguished coaches such as Leo Beenhakker, Henk ten Cate, Tomislav Ivić,
Stanko Poklepović, Josip Skoblar, Miroslav "Ćiro" Blažević
·Heart of Hajduk Supporters Award given by the Hajduk Split fans for
excellence & play1993/1994
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Meet Ante Miše
Professional, Team Player, Experienced, Leader, Winner, Ambitious, Motivated,
Intelligent, Educated, Tactician, Teacher, Hands-on, Organised, 12th-Man,
Structured, Dedicated, Communicator, Detailed, Goal-Oriented, Analytical,
Disciplinarian, Vision, Solutions, Results, Offensive Football
Describe a difficult coaching situation that you improved?
During the 2008/2009 campaign, Hajduk Split of the Croatian First League sacked their
head coach after a series of poor play and intense management, fan and media pressure.
The situation and environment was quite difficult. I was named Head Coach and
immediately made positive changes in all areas. The team responded with 10 consecutive
victories, which is still a Hajduk Split record today in its 102 year history. We turned a
bad situation into a very successful season, finishing the 2008/2009 Croatian First League
in 2nd place, League Cup Finalists and Winners of the Croatian First League Indoor
Championships.
How has working with distinguishedcoachessuch as Leo Beenhakker and Henk
ten Cate,while playing 3 years in the Netherlands for SV Vitesse, helped develop
you as a trainer today?
When I look back today, my 3 years in the Netherlands were extremely important not
only as a player but also for all of the things I have learnt and incorporated into my
coaching philosophy today. We all know that the Dutch Football School is one of the most
respected in the world, if not the most respected, especially when we talk about young
player development and a modern, offensive team football that is necessary today to
succeed. I had the privledge to work with great coaches such as Leo Beenhakker and
Henk ten Cate. I learnt a tremendous amount not only from the training sessions but also
how to deal with other players, club management and the media. We had the utmost
respect and professionalism towards each other. I played in over 70 games in 3 years
with SV Vitesse in the Dutch top league and was named team captain in several games,
quite an honor for a foreign player. In my training philosophy today, I have incorporated
an Offensive Style that Dutch teams practice. I also have to mention several great
Croatian coaches I have worked with. They are also much respected in the football world
and include Tomislav Ivić, Stanko Poklepović, Josip Skoblar and Miroslav "Ćiro"
Blažević.
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Can you talk more about your playing style?
I believe in Offensive Football but most importantly maximising the individual qualities of
all players and then adjusting and developing tactics, team formations and a style of play
according to strengths. I also believe in high-pressure, high-paced football. The defence
is positioned high towards the centre circle whilst the forwards and midfielders apply an
intense team pressure on the opposing club. Excellent physical conditioning , team
execution and timing is vital for this type of football.
How can a coach influence a game?
This is the difference between a winning coach and an ordinary coach - the ability to read
the play and make quality and timely decisions during a game with your coaching staff.
Correct player substitutions, tactical changes and motivation can dramatically change the
course of a game and lead to excellent results.
You are a Scout for the Croatian Senior "A" National Team that is qualifying for
the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Can you talk about game preparation, tactics and
knowing an opponent?
It is crucial to know the opponent. Only then is it possible to develop a tactical game plan
that will take advantage of an opponents weaknesses and eliminate their strengths
including details such as set pieces (corner and free kicks) during a game.
How has playing at the highest level such as UEFA Champions League and
Croatian Senior "A" National Team matches developed you as a trainer?
It is the most valuable and precious honour that few players experience, playing with and
against the best players in the world, led by the best coaches in the world, at the highest
elite level. There is much to learn from these matches.
What are the best ways to continuously learn and keep up with the changing
and developing modern football tactics and training methods today?
I follow new tactical and training methods by visiting other European club training
sessions, communicating with other international coaching colleagues, attending coaching
seminars and most importantly I am in constant contact with Croatian players in big clubs
such as Luka Modrić at Real Madrid, Darijo Srna at Shakhtar Donetsk, Ivan Perišić at
Borussia Dortmund, Danijel Pranjić at Sporting Club Portugal, Stipe Pletikosa at FC
Rostov, Nikola Kalinić and Ivan Strinić at Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk.
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How is it best today to communicate, motivate, discipline, lead a club?
One of my main advantages is the psychological approach I take with players. Open
communication, discipline and mutual respect are vital when leading a team. It is also
important to remain calm and dignified when winning and to learn lessons and correct
mistakes from losses.
How do you develop a game plan for the season?
A detailed plan is essential. The goal is to play Offensive Football. The focus is to win
each game, to be the best, develop team play by maximising each player and also having
alternative plans.
How is it best to deal with the pressures and delicate relationships between
players, coaching staff, club management, fans and the media?
Knowledge creates authority which is important when leading a big club. It helps with the
pressures in the game.
What is best about being a top level coach?
Developing players, the people, competition and winning.
What can you bring to a club?
The highest level of professionalism, organisation, expertise, Offensive Football – an
attractive playing style, maximum individual playerand team quality, football education
for all players especially young players, and results.
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