In a move to revitalise their coaching staff following the departure of Baldacchino brothers Ruben and Adrian, who led the men’s and women’s teams respectively, Depiro Sports Club has announced the appointment of former Athleta mentor Sasha Dimitrijevic as the new coach for their Senior Men’s team, as well as Head Coach of their Basketball Nursery.
This move sees Depiro revert to a foreign coach after Welshman James Bamfield and American Brian Semonian were replaced by Baldacchino, who took the team to the playoffs last season as the fourth-seed.
In a club statement, Dimitrijevic expressed his gratitude and excitement about the new role.
“I’d like to thank the board of Depiro Sports Club for this incredible opportunity. We share a unified vision and goal: to develop our local young players and give them the chance to compete at the highest level. Serious work lies ahead, but we’re ready for the challenge and excited to build something great together,” Dimitrijevic said.
John Vella, the newly appointed President of Depiro Sports Club, also shared his enthusiasm about Dimitrijevic’s appointment.
“The newly elected Depiro Sports Club committee has as the centre of its role the advancement of sport, education, and the community involvement of youth and society. To this latter end, we are pleased to announce the engagement of Coach Sasha Dimitrijevic.
“Sasha has always prioritised youth and put the development of a sound and comprehensive youth development framework at the core of his philosophy. This aligns directly with the club’s aims, and thus we are convinced that together the wellbeing and future of our basketball section can move forward to improve our teams and Maltese basketball in general. Welcome, Sasha!” Vella expressed.
Dimitrijevic’s appointment is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the team. Known for his emphasis on youth development, Dimitrijevic has built a reputation for fostering young talent and preparing them for high-level competition and the club stressed that his philosophy aligns perfectly with Depiro’s mission to not only achieve success on the court but also to contribute positively to the community and the sport’s future in Malta.
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