Invest In Your Game
Coach Vu
Training by Coach Vu
Ivan Vujic
Coach Vu
Ivan Vu was an accomplished Division 1 player at Valparaiso University (10.6 pts. 5.7 reb. 1.9 ast) and a former Big10 assistant coach. Valpo Graduate with a degree in Bachelor of Science, Minor: Physical Education and Mechanical Engineering. After playing for Hall of Fame coach Homer Drew, The 6’11 Croatian native took his talent internationally and played in Germany, Belgium and Puerto Rico. Ivan was the first European player to play in Puerto Rico’s Superior League 2000.
While in Europe, he played in the prestigious Euro League for Spirou Charleroi (2001-02). After his playing days, he returned to Valparaiso University as an Assistant Coach under the guidance of Coach Drew and began the development process of his coaching foundation and philosophy. His coaching career includes stops at major Division 1 institutions that include,DePaul, Northwestern and most recently Marshall University.
As a Coach
2015-2021 Marshall University – C-USA / NCAA Tourney 2018, CIT 2019 Champions
2013-2015 Depaul University – Big East
2008-2013 Northwestern University – Big Ten / NIT 2009, 2010, 2011,2012
2007 USA U19 National Team – Silver Medal World Championship
2006-2008 DePaul University – Big East / NIT Quarter Final 2007
2005-2006 Valparaiso University – Mid Continent Conference
2004-2005 Head Coach U18 and U16 – Dubrava Zagreb / 2nd and 3rd in Croatia
Professional Experience
2001-2002 Charleroi Belgium – Belgium League / Vice Champion, EuroLeague
2000-2001 Pepinster Belgium – Belgium League / Playoffs, All-Star Selection
2001 Aibonito – Superior League Puerto Rico
As a Player
1999-2000 Valparaiso University – MidCon Champions, NCAA Tourney,
All Mid Continental Conference Selection
1998-1999 Valparaiso University – MidCon Champions, NCAA Tourney
1997-1998 Vincennes University – NJCAA National Tourney / 6th Place
Selected as a Street and Smith’s Junior College All-American
1996-1997 Vincennes University – NJCAANational Tourney / 5th Place
1991-1996 Jugoplasitka- Split,Croatia
1995 Croatian U19 National Team – 4th Place Work Championship
1994 Croatian U18 National Team – Silver Medal European Championship
Coach Vu’s coaching philosophy has influence from some of the greatest minds in the game from across the world. Including, to Homer Drew / Scott Drew (Valparaiso University), Jerry Wrainwright (DePaul University), Bill Carmody (Northwestern University), Oliver Purnell (DePaul University), Dan D’Antoni (Marshall University) and Mladen Sestan, who coached the Croatian U16 National Team / Head Coach (European Champion, 1995) who also was the development and personal coach for Dragan Bender (4th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft).