A new season is just around the corner for NK Olimpija Ljubljana\u2019s youth teams, featuring competitions for the U15s, U17s and U19s. The U19s will be the first to play for points, while the U17s and U15s will play their first league match on August 10. <\/p>\n
U19
\nThe Dragons\u2019 reins were taken over at the start of summer preparations by Dejan Don\u010di\u0107, an experienced coach who has previously won youth national championship titles and competed on the European stage. He will be assisted by assistant coach Marko Nuni\u0107, a former green-and-white striker, and goalkeeping coach Andrej Kra\u010dman. The role of fitness coach has been taken up by Tim Vrzel, who has so far worked with the U17s. <\/p>\n
\u201cAs a Ljubljan\u010dan and a former Olimpija player, I\u2019m happy and grateful for the opportunity. This cooperation is a great honour for me, but I\u2019m also aware of the responsibility that comes with this role. During the summer preparations we got to know the boys well, and I think we\u2019ve managed to put together a competitive team that will be fighting for the top of the table. I\u2019m pleased with the positive energy and mindset the boys bring to training, so we can\u2019t wait for the league to start,\u201d said head coach Don\u010di\u0107.<\/p>\n
Over the summer, the U19s played five friendly matches and recorded four wins, with a +6 goal difference. They now face NK Rudar Velenje in the opening round. <\/p>\n
Arrivals: Maks Ljubenovi\u0107, Lovro Ko\u017eelj, Luka Bele, Leon Milovi\u0107, Artur Vinicius, Tien Goga<\/p>\n
Departures: Luka Tomsi\u010d, Svit Oblak, Alja\u017e Balti\u010d, \u017dan Luka \u0160ega, Jan Cedilnik, Val Matija Zakraj\u0161ek, Vid Pertovt, Tanai Kazi\u0107, Ali Isi\u0107, Damjan Ilisi\u0107, Nik Zver<\/p>\n
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U17
\nAntonio Mlinar Delamea remains head coach of the U17s for the 2026\/27 season, with Bla\u017e Babnik as his assistant. From now on, the fitness coach will be Aljo\u0161a Flaj\u0161man, who will also work as an assistant coach with the U15s. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe preparation period is coming to an end and we\u2019re satisfied with the work done. We achieved our main goal: we got into a competitive rhythm and ensured the boys are physically well prepared. Over the past weeks we\u2019ve seen quite a few good things, but also identified areas we\u2019ll need to keep working on during the season. I believe we\u2019ll grow as a team from round to round,\u201d said Mlinar Delamea.<\/p>\n
Over the summer, the U17s played six friendly matches and recorded four wins. They will open the new competitive season with an away match against NK Kalcer Radomlje. <\/p>\n
Arrivals: Gal Jev\u0161nik, Nikola Popla\u0161en, Philip Xavier Sanoria Radovanovi\u0107<\/p>\n
Departures: Maks Gnezda Reki\u0107, Daris Tabakovi\u0107, Nemanja \u0110or\u0111evi\u0107, Gregor Jugovi\u0107, Deniz Aydoganli<\/p>\n
U15
\nThe new head coach of the U15s is Jasmin Jeri\u010d, who led the U19s last season. He will be assisted by Aljo\u0161a Flaj\u0161man, the fitness coach of the U17 squad. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s important that during preparations we tested all the boys, gave them a chance to prove themselves, and at the same time saw the things we\u2019re building in training. Progress is noticeable; of course we\u2019ll need some time, which is completely normal for this part of the year. Friendly matches help reinforce our style of play, and we\u2019ll definitely go step by step,\u201d said Jeri\u010d.<\/p>\n
Alongside the U17s, the U15s will also open the 2026\/27 season in Radomlje. The Young Dragons\u2019 first home opponent will then be Mura. <\/p>\n
Arrivals: \/<\/p>\n
Departures: Adin Dervi\u0107<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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