Winning the Journey Within
Hosted by Milica Jovanovic, a professional basketball player with over 20 years of experience in the game, this podcast takes you deep into the emotional, mental, and personal aspects of the athletic journey. Having played in multiple countries and cultures, Milica brings a unique perspective on what it truly means to succeed—not just in sports, but in life.
Winning the Journey Within features conversations with athletes, coaches, referees, medical staff, families, and others in the sports world. With insights from accredited psychologists, Milica and her guests share valuable advice and techniques to support emotional healing, personal growth, and resilience. This podcast is designed to help you navigate the challenges, setbacks, and triumphs that come with being a part of the sports world.
Join Milica and her guests as they dive into the complexities of life as an athlete.
Winning the Journey Within
Veljko Perović - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #12 - Milica Jovanović
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This week, I'm joined by Veljko Perović, a coach who discovered his true calling early and made the bold decision to leave his playing career behind and pursue coaching excellence.
From that moment on, Veljko committed himself fully to the craft – and it shows. His passion, work ethic, and unwavering dedication make him an asset to every team he's part of.
In our conversation, he shared what that dedication really means to him – and I can honestly say, I've never heard anyone describe it quite like he does. My respect for coaches, especially assistant coaches, reached a whole new level after this one.
Veljko opens up about:
His roots, his family and his professional playing career
The bold decision to transition from player to coaching
His current role as assistant coach with Venezia Reyer men's basketball
What true dedication to the coaching craft looks like
The often unseen work of assistant coaches