University of California (San Diego)

Women's Swimming & DivingMarko Djordjevic

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

University of California (San Diego)

ACHA M2 • PAC

5.0

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Marko is a great person and coach. He has extremely limited resources and support by the university to run the swim team on little to no budget and that is all out of his control. Sadly college swimming is so in jeopardy at all levels that it causes extra stress on coaching staff. Marko listens and is receptive but can struggle a little with athlete injuries and can tend to push the recovery a little too fast but otherwise he's a great asset for UC San Diego!

Women's Swimming & DivingOlivia Anderson

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

University of California (San Diego)

ACHA M2 • PAC

5.0

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You'd think after all the sweat and tears Olivia poured into training, he’d at least get a nod in the spotlight. Instead, there was Marko, strutting around like he single-handedly brought home the trophy—never mind the late nights Olivia spent creating those killer sets or the pep talks that had swimmers fired up and ready to give it their all. She’s also incredibly insightful. If I’m struggling with a technique, she takes the time to break it down. And she doesn’t just bark orders; she explains why certain moves work and how they fit into the bigger picture. Her ability to communicate makes it so much easier to learn and grow. So yeah, she’s a great coach—not just because she knows the ins and outs of swimming, but because she genuinely cares about her tam. She inspires us to work hard, cheer each other on, and most importantly, have fun. With her at the helm, every practice and game feels less like a chore and more like an adventure.

Women's Swimming & DivingZachary Gebhardt

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach

University of California (San Diego)

ACHA M2 • PAC

5.0

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It’s kind of sad, really. Here’s this dedicated coach Zac, passionate about his role, who genuinely wants to see his team succeed. And then there’s incompetent Marko, riding the wave of glory while Zac stands off to the side, scratching his head and wondering if anyone even noticed his impact.

Women's Swimming & DivingMarko Djordjevic

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

University of California (San Diego)

ACHA M2 • PAC

1.0

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The team at UCSD deserves better than a coach who relies on borrowed credibility and superficial solutions. They deserve a leader who has experience in taking the ownership of their own successes and failures, someone who recognizes the distinct challenges of collegiate athletics as opposed where the coach is from the sheltered environments such as private club. The university setting demands integrity, strategy, and most importantly, a commitment to the athletes' well-being above all else.

Women's Swimming & DivingMarko Djordjevic

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

University of California (San Diego)

ACHA M2 • PAC

1.0

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Marko is taking credit for something that David Marsh has done. Marko’s bad coaching caused many injuries. A turnover rate of his staff is alarming. He has been reported for misconduct He coaches by fear and backstabbing. He promotes the same culture through the team. Abuse alert!