Vitalii Chernii | Ukraine | Signed
Profile:
Coach Vitalii Chernii was born on February 10th, 1971 in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Married to his wife Elina, they have two daughters - Angelina and Natasha.
Mother language - Ukrainian, speaks fluent Russian and English. Works as a coach since 2004 (8 seasons as a head coach).
Education:
1988-1992 National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine.
Faculty of Sports Education, Bachelor degree of Basketball Coach.
Basketball player career:
1992-1997 CSKA, Kyiv (Ukraine D1)
1997-1999 Azovmash, Mariupol (Ukraine D1)
1999-2001 CSKA (Kyiv, Ukraine D1)
2001-2004 Sumykhimprom, Sumy (Ukraine D1)
| 2004-2007 | Sumyhimprom, Sumy (Ukraine Superleague) - Assistant coach |
| 2007 | Senior National Team of Ukraine - Assistant coach |
| 2007-2009 | BK Kyiv-2 (Ukraine higher league) - Head coach. Also coach of BK Kyiv junior team |
| 2008 | Ukrainian U-16 National Team - Head coach |
| 2009 | Ukrainian U-18 National Team - Assistant coach |
| 2009-2012 | BK Kyiv (Ukraine Superleague) - Head coach |
| 2010 | Senior National Team of Ukraine - Head coach |
| 2011 | Ukrainian student National Team - Head coach |
| 2012-2013 | Internship in Nortwood University (West Palm Beach, USA) |
| 2013-2014 | BK Kyiv (Ukraine Superleague) - Head coach |
| 2014 | Ukrainian U-20 National Team - Head coach |
| 2014-2015 | BC Budivelnik, Kyiv (Ukraine Superleague) - Head coach |
| 2016-2017 | In Apr.'17 signed at Sokhumi Tbilisi (Georgia Superleague) - Head coach |
| 2017-2018 | Lietkabelis Panevezys (Lithuania LKL, Eurocup) - Assistant coach |
Awards & Achievements:
U-16 European Championships in Italy -08
Ukrainian Cup Finalist -09, 10
Ukrainian Superleague Regular Season Runner-Up -09, 15
Ukrainian Superleague Semifinals -09, 10, 15
EuroChallenge Quarterfinals -09
U-18 European Championships in Metz (France) -09
Ukrainian All-Star Game -10
Ukrainian Superleague Coach of the Year -10
World University Games in Shenzhen (China) -11
U-20 European Championships Division B in Sarajevo (Bosnia) -14 (Bronze)
Ukrainian Cup Winner -15
Ukrainian Superleague 3rd place winner -15
