Sign UP VIC2025 – Volleyball International Camp
Edition #2 of the Volleyball International Camp (VIC) will take place from July 21 to July 27, 2025, in Cluj-Napoca!
If you want to refine your playing style, learn new strategies, and enhance your skills alongside professionals, join us at VIC 2025!
How to register?
Fill out the form below to sign up. After registration, a representative will contact you to finalize the participation agreement and provide additional details.
Why participate?
✔ Improve your playing style
✔ Discover new techniques and strategies
✔ Train with top coaches
✔ Join a passionate volleyball community
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a unique and energizing experience!
We look forward to seeing you at VIC 2025! Be part of this adventure and contribute to the success of an unforgettable edition!

VOLLEBALL INTERNATIONAL CAMP TRAINERS

Atanas Petrov
Volleyball Coach
Atanas Petrov
ATANAS PETROV – volleyball coach with over 25 years of experience, specializing in both men’s and women’s volleyball. He has been the head coach of several national and club teams in Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece. He started his career in volleyball as a player with the Bulgarian national junior team and in the top leagues of his country. Later, he achieved remarkable results as a coach, winning numerous national and international titles. After a successful career in the Bulgarian and Romanian Superleagues, Atanas joined the Steaua Bucharest team as the head coach and aims to train the future generations of champions.
Team involvement:
- 2024 – present: Steaua Bucharest (Romanian Superleague) – Head Coach
- 2022 – 2024: Lukoil Neftochimik Burgas (Bulgarian Superleague) – Head Coach
- 2021 – 2022: Kazanlak Volley (Bulgarian Superleague) – Head Coach and Manager
- 2021 – 2022: Bulgaria U18 National Team – Head Coach
- 2016 – 2021: Hebar Pazardzhik (Bulgarian Superleague) – Head Coach and Manager
- 2015 – 2016: CSU Târgu Mureș (Romanian Superleague) – Head Coach
- 2014 – 2015: Bulgaria U21 National Team – Head Coach
- 2015: Pannaxiakos (Greek Superleague) – Head Coach
- 2014: Montana Volley (Bulgarian Superleague) – Head Coach
- 2012 – 2014: CSU Târgu Mureș (Romanian Superleague) – Head Coach
- 2012 – 2013: Romania National Team – Head Coach
- 2011 – 2012: CSM Bucharest (Romanian Superleague) – Head Coach
- 2010 – 2011: Dinamo Romprest (Romanian Superleague) – Head Coach
- 2003 – 2010: Bulgaria U18 National Team – Head Coach
- 2001 – 2010: CSKA Sofia (Bulgarian Superleague) – Head Coach
- 2001 – 2010: Vladimir Stojchev National Sports High School – Volleyball Teacher
- 1999 – 2001: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy – Assistant Coach
Sports Results:
- Bulgarian Champion (Men’s Superleague) – 2021, 2023
- Bulgarian Champion (Women’s Superleague) – 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010
- Bulgarian Cup Winner (Men’s) – 2019, 2020
- Bulgarian Cup Winner (Women’s) – 2004, 2008, 2010
- Bulgarian Supercup Winner (Men’s) – 2019
- Gold Medal in Bulgarian A2 Men’s Championship – 2017
- Bulgarian Champion with CSKA Sofia U18 Team – 2002, 2003
- Bronze Medal in Romanian Championship – 2011
- Bronze Medal in Greek Championship – 2015
- Silver Medal at the Balkan Cup (Men’s) – 2018
- Silver Medal in Bulgarian Superleague (Men’s) – 2019, 2020
- Bronze Medal in Bulgarian Championship (Women’s) – 2022
- Silver Medal at the Black Sea Games with Bulgaria National Team – 2007
- Silver Medal at the Balkan Games with Bulgaria National Team – 2008
- Best Coach of the Year (2005) by the Bulgarian National Sports Association
- Youngest Champion Coach in Bulgarian Women’s Volleyball
Education and Qualifications:
- Master’s in Volleyball Coaching and Physical Education – Vasil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia, 2008
- Bachelor’s in Public Relations and Management – Sofia University “Kliment Ohridski,” 2014
- High School Diploma – Vladimir Stojchev National Sports High School, Sofia, 1996
Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of physical and tactical training for athletes
- Experience in sports management at national and international levels
- Proficient in Data Volley software for analysis and statistics
- Excellent communication and motivational skills
Languages:
- Bulgarian (native), English (advanced), Romanian (advanced), Serbian (advanced), Macedonian (advanced), Russian (intermediate), Slovenian (intermediate)
Atanas Petrov continues to dedicate his career to developing athletes and achieving top performances in European volleyball.

BOGDAN NICOLAE
Volleyball Coach
Bogdan Nicolae
BOGDAN NICOLAE – volleyball coach with experience in developing athletes at both junior and senior levels, with multiple titles earned in national competitions in Romania.
He began his sports career in Cluj-Napoca as a volunteer coach for the UMF Cluj-Napoca team, gaining experience at both junior and performance levels. Later, he joined the Volei Municipal Zalău team, where he contributed to winning four vice-champion titles, one champion title, and two Romanian Cups.
After an impressive career as an assistant and head coach in Romanian volleyball, Bogdan Nicolae continues to contribute to the development of athletes within the Romanian Volleyball Federation, preparing the U18 Men’s National Team for the 2024 European Championship.
Team involvement:
- Aug. 2023 – Jan. 2024: Universitatea Cluj (Men’s) – Head Coach
- Dec. 2022 – present: Romanian Volleyball Federation (Men’s U18 National Team) – Assistant Coach
- Sept. 2021 – Sept. 2023: Clubul Sportiv Școlar Zalău – Junior Coach
- Aug. 2013 – May 2019: Volei Municipal Zalău – Assistant Coach
- Sept. 2010 – May 2012: Divizia B UMF Cluj-Napoca – Volunteer Coach
- Nov. 2022 – Jul. 2023: Aquarel Spa, Zalău – Fitness Instructor
Sports Results:
- Qualified for the 2024 U18 Men’s European Championship
- 4th place in the final tournament with the junior team 1 (Clubul Sportiv Școlar Zalău)
- Romanian Champion with Volei Municipal Zalău
- 4-time Romanian Vice-Champion with Volei Municipal Zalău
- 2-time winner of the Romanian Cup with Volei Municipal Zalău
Education and Qualifications:
- Master’s in Physical Education and Sport, Fitness and Recreation in Tourism – UBB Cluj-Napoca (2010-2012)
- Bachelor’s in Physical Education and Sport – UBB Cluj-Napoca (2007-2010)
- Specialization in Kinetotherapy and Special Motor Skills – UBB Cluj-Napoca (2009-2012)
- Erasmus Program – INEFS Madrid (2008-2009)
- Bucharest School of Coaches (2017)
- Accredited TRX Instructor – Cluj-Napoca (2012)
- Physical Training in Modena, Italy (2016)
Skills:
- Extensive coaching experience at junior and senior levels
- Development of athletes’ physical and tactical skills
- Accredited TRX Instructor
- Physical training and sports recovery
Languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
Bogdan Nicolae continues to dedicate his career to sports and the development of future volleyball champions in Romania.

Branko Gajic
Trainer
Branko Gajic
He has coached at 9 clubs and has participated as head coach in 32 tournaments across 172 matches in Romania, Greece, and Serbia.
Clubs he has coached:
- CSM Târgoviște (Women), Romania – 2023/24 – 2023/24
- Rapid București (Women), Romania – 2022/23 – 2022/23
- Panathinaikos (Women), Greece – 2021/22 – 2021/22
- Radnički Blasters (Women), Serbia – 2020/21 – 2021/22
- AO Thiras (Women), Greece – 2018/19 – 2019/20
- Dinamo București (Women), Romania – 2017/18 – 2017/18 and 2014/15
- CSM Volei Alba-Blaj (Women), Romania – 2013/14 – 2013/14
- Serbia U18 (Women), Serbia – 2003 – 2006 – 2007

Nenad „Shone” Đurović
Physical Trainer
Nenad „Shone” Đurović
Nenad “Shone” Đurović, known to his friends as Shone, stands out with an impressive career in professional sports and has extensive experience as a physical trainer, accumulated over a period of more than 15 years.
He is responsible for the physical training of athletes in the volleyball and basketball teams from Târgu-Mureș.
With pleasure, he accepted our invitation to come to Cluj-Napoca to provide assistance in the physical training of athletes.

Mihaela Voivod
Volleyball Coach
Mihaela Voivod
- 2011 – 2nd Place – Silver – Vice-Champion at the Balkan Cup with the Division A women’s volleyball team – CSM-LPS UNIC Piatra Neamț (Turkey)
- 2007 – 2nd Place – Silver – Vice-Champion at the Balkan Cup with the Division A women’s volleyball team – CSM-LPS UNIC Piatra Neamț
- 2006 – National Champion – Gold – with the Division A women’s volleyball team – CSM-LPS UNIC Piatra Neamț
- 2005 – National Vice-Champion – Silver – with the Division A women’s volleyball team – CSM-LPS UNIC Piatra Neamț
- 2005 – National Vice-Champion – Silver – with the Division A women’s volleyball team – CSM-LPS UNIC Piatra Neamț
Mihaela’s passion, devotion, and coaching talent can transform your child into a future champion. Take advantage of this opportunity, and let’s achieve performance and make history in volleyball together.