We are proud to introduce three more outstanding coaches joining Dino Basketball Camp 2026 — bringing a truly international dimension to our already exceptional staff.
From Croatia and Slovenia to Georgia and beyond, these coaches have played and worked at the highest levels across Europe and the USA. Each one carries a unique story, a relentless commitment to player development, and the kind of real-world experience that only comes from years at the top of the game.
Inja Butina
Croatian Player & Coach đź‡đź‡·
Professional player across Croatia, Germany, USA, Spain & Iceland
Winner of national cups and proven international competitor
Passionate about player development, work ethic & winning culture
Luka Anzulović
Croatian & Slovenian Player & Coach đź‡đź‡· 🇸🇮
KK Cedevita Junior & KK Ĺ krljevo professional player
Regular member of Slovenian national team youth selections
Kinesiology student focused on athletic development & performance
Vasily Mchedlishvili
Georgian Coach 🇬🇪
9+ years of elite youth player development experience
Head Coach of Azerbaijan U12, U14 & U16 national teams
Worked with Zaza Pachulia Basketball Academy & FIBA development camps
Coach profiles
Inja Butina
Inja Butina is a professional basketball player and coach whose career has taken her across five countries — Croatia, Germany, the USA, Spain, and Iceland — competing at the highest league level in each. A winner of national cups and a proven competitor on the international stage, Inja brings the kind of real-game experience that transforms how young players think about the game. Now channeling her playing career into coaching, she is deeply passionate about player development, building winning culture, and instilling the work ethic that separates great players from good ones.
Professional Player — 5 Countries
Competed at the highest league level in Croatia, Germany, USA, Spain, and Iceland — an international career that gave her a multifaceted understanding of the game across different systems and styles of play.
National Cup Winner
A decorated competitor with national cup victories to her name — Inja knows what winning demands and brings that championship mentality to every session she runs.
Player Development & Winning Culture
Inja's coaching philosophy is built on three pillars: relentless work ethic, deliberate player development, and building the collective mindset of a winning team.
Luka Anzulović
Luka Anzulović is one of the most exciting young coaches joining our staff — a professional player with elite youth pedigree who bridges the worlds of high-level competition and modern sports science. Having passed through the renowned youth system of KK Krka Novo Mesto, he went on to play professionally for KK Cedevita Junior and KK Škrljevo while representing Slovenian national team youth selections. As a kinesiology student, Luka brings a science-backed approach to athletic development that gives campers tools to train smarter and perform better.
KK Krka Novo Mesto Youth Academy
Developed through one of Slovenia's most prestigious basketball academies, building the elite fundamentals and competitive DNA that have defined his playing career.
Professional Player — KK Cedevita Junior & KK Škrljevo
Competed at the professional level for two Croatian clubs, bringing first-hand knowledge of what it takes to perform in high-pressure, competitive basketball environments.
Slovenian National Team Youth Selections
A regular member of Slovenian national team youth selections — part of the same basketball culture that has produced some of Europe's finest players.
Kinesiology Student
Currently studying kinesiology with a focus on athletic development and performance — giving him a scientific framework to complement his hands-on playing experience.
Vasily Mchedlishvili
Vasily Mchedlishvili is one of the most experienced youth development coaches joining Dino Basketball Camp, bringing over 9 years of work at the elite level across four countries. From serving as Program Director in Azerbaijan to leading Azerbaijan's U12, U14, and U16 national teams, Vasily has dedicated his career to building the foundations of the next generation of basketball players. His work with the Zaza Pachulia Basketball Academy and international FIBA development camps places him among the most credentialed youth coaches we've ever welcomed to our staff.
9+ Years of Youth Player Development
Over nine years of dedicated focus on youth basketball development — building programs, systems, and individual players from the ground up across multiple countries and cultures.
Former Program Director — Azerbaijan Youth Basketball
Led Azerbaijan's national youth basketball development programs as Program Director — overseeing the development of an entire generation of Azerbaijani basketball talent.
Head Coach — Azerbaijan U12, U14 & U16 National Teams
Served as Head Coach for three different national youth age groups simultaneously — a remarkable testament to his versatility, credibility, and command of the full development pathway.
Zaza Pachulia Basketball Academy & FIBA Development Camps
Worked with one of Georgia's most prestigious basketball institutions alongside contributing to international FIBA development camps — bringing world-class methodology to every player he coaches.
What this means for campers
Truly international coaching
With coaches from Croatia, Slovenia, and Georgia joining our Icelandic staff, campers are immersed in the widest range of basketball philosophies, playing styles, and coaching approaches available at any youth camp in Europe.
Competitive experience at every level
From national cup victories to FIBA development camps, our new coaches have competed and coached at every level of the game. Campers benefit directly from that breadth of competitive experience translated into practical, on-court instruction.
Science-backed development
Luka's kinesiology background combined with Vasily's structured national team development approach means campers receive training rooted in both sports science and proven competitive methodology — a combination rarely found at youth level.
The most complete staff we've assembled
Together with our Icelandic national team coaches and experienced Croatian staff, Inja, Luka, and Vasily complete what is genuinely the deepest, most internationally diverse coaching team Dino Basketball Camp has ever put on the floor.
An extraordinary summer awaits
With Inja Butina, Luka Anzulović, and Vasily Mchedlishvili joining our coaching family, Dino Basketball Camp 2026 is set to be the most impactful summer of basketball this camp has ever delivered. Your spot is waiting — don't miss it.