1960, Ostrava
Head coach of throws and throws section – hammer, discus, shot put
Coaching class 1
Vladimír is a class 1 coach with thirty-four years of experience. He has his own school records and medals in the senior category in shot put. His athletes have placed in top positions at the European Youth Olympics as well as the Under-17 World Championships. He also dedicates his time to hearing-impaired athletes who have won several victories at the DEAFlympics under his guidance. He himself began athletics in 1973 in Valašské Meziříčí. Since 1975, with a two-year exception, he has been a member of the SSK Vítkovice Athletic Club. The personality of his primary school teacher Jan Kocián had the greatest influence on his athletic life. He considers devotion to athletics on both the coach’s and athlete’s side indispensable for the success of his work. His goal and motivation is to connect all the important factors so that they result in an Olympian.