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Danica Markovic

Danica Markovic

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Danica on the Court

Achievements and accolades

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Made Serbian National Team debut in 2012

Bronze in 2012 European Golden League with Serbia

Made World Grand Prix roster 2015-17…third place in 2017

Most recently, won Kazakhstan’s triple with a League, Cup and Super Cup win with Altay VC during 2021/22 season…Best Setter in both the Kazakh League and Asian Club Championship

Also won Kazakh triple in 2020/21 season at Altay VC, along with Asian Club Championship gold…MVP of Super Cup

Won 2019/20 Kazakhstan Cup with Altay VC…named Cup MVP

Second in 2017 Azerbaijan Superleague with Azerrail Baku…named Best Setter

Second place in Polish Cup, Supercup and TAURON Liga during 2015/16 season with PGE ATOM Trefl Sopot

Won bronze medal in 2014 German Cup with Schweriner SC

Helped lead Rebecchi Nordmeccanica Piacenza to Serie A1, Italian Cup titles in 2013…also, second in Challenge Cup

Second place in both Serbian Superleague and Serbian Cup in 2011/12 with ŽOK Spartak

Third place in 2009 Serbian Cup with OK Tent

Made professional debut in 2006/07 with ŽOK Student

Competed at 2011 U21 World Championships with Serbian U20 National Team

Claimed silver at 2010 U20 European Championships with Serbian U20 National Team…named Best Setter

Silver at 2009 U19 World Championships, U18 European Championships with Serbian U18 National Team…named Best Setter

achievements

Made Serbian National Team debut in 2012

Bronze in 2012 European Golden League with Serbia

Made World Grand Prix roster 2015-17…third place in 2017

Most recently, won Kazakhstan’s triple with a League, Cup and Super Cup win with Altay VC during 2021/22 season…Best Setter in both the Kazakh League and Asian Club Championship

Also won Kazakh triple in 2020/21 season at Altay VC, along with Asian Club Championship gold…MVP of Super Cup

Won 2019/20 Kazakhstan Cup with Altay VC…named Cup MVP

Second in 2017 Azerbaijan Superleague with Azerrail Baku…named Best Setter

Second place in Polish Cup, Supercup and TAURON Liga during 2015/16 season with PGE ATOM Trefl Sopot

Won bronze medal in 2014 German Cup with Schweriner SC

Helped lead Rebecchi Nordmeccanica Piacenza to Serie A1, Italian Cup titles in 2013…also, second in Challenge Cup

Second place in both Serbian Superleague and Serbian Cup in 2011/12 with ŽOK Spartak

Third place in 2009 Serbian Cup with OK Tent

Made professional debut in 2006/07 with ŽOK Student

Competed at 2011 U21 World Championships with Serbian U20 National Team

Claimed silver at 2010 U20 European Championships with Serbian U20 National Team…named Best Setter

Silver at 2009 U19 World Championships, U18 European Championships with Serbian U18 National Team…named Best Setter

Get To Know Danica

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My wonderful husband and I at the beach ❤️

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Love to travel and experience new cultures!

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I was a member of the Serbian National team 🇷🇸

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Danica’s motto

Everything happens with a reason, and you should never give up. Stay positive and always look forward.

The best advice Danika’s received

The most important thing is to be a good person and after that a good player.

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Meet Danica

A setter from Niš, Serbia, Markovic (formerly Radenković), Danica joined the Serbian youth national team in 2009. She received "Best Setter" at the U19 World Championships in 2009 as well as the 2010 Junior European Championships. She has played professionally in Serbia as well as top tier clubs like Rebecchi Nordmeccanica Piacenza, Schweriner SC, and Èpiù Pomì Casalmaggiore. She was "Best Setter" of theAzerbaijan Superleague in 2016/17 and 2021/22, as well as MVP of the Kazakhstan Cup in 2019/20 and Kazakhstan Super Cup in 2020/21. She also received "Best Setter" at the Asian Club Championship in 2021/22.

Hometown

Niš, Serbia

Position

Setter

Highlight

2012-13 Italian Serie A1 Champion and 2012-13 Italian Cup Champion

Highlights

4:29Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, February 21 vs. LOVB Atlanta

Athlete Highlight | Annie Drews Schumacher, February 21 vs. LOVB Atlanta

Feb 21, 2025

7:01Match Recap | LOVB Madison at LOVB Atlanta | February 21, 2025

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14:14Condensed Match | LOVB Madison at LOVB Atlanta | February 21, 2025

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3:32LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 21, 2025

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1:25LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 16, 2025

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1:06Athlete Highlight | Sarah Franklin, February 16 vs LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlight | Sarah Franklin, February 16 vs LOVB Salt Lake

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4:28Match Recap | LOVB Classic Fifth-Place Match: Salt Lake vs. Madison | February 16, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Classic Fifth-Place Match: Salt Lake vs. Madison | February 16, 2025

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7:11LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 14, 2025

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4:02Match Recap | LOVB Classic Quarterfinal: Houston vs. Madison | February 14, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Classic Quarterfinal: Houston vs. Madison | February 14, 2025

Feb 14, 2025

5:53Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Madison | February 8, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Madison | February 8, 2025

Feb 08, 2025

16:35Condensed Match | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Salt Lake | February 8, 2025

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4:07LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 8, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | February 8, 2025

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1:18Athlete Highlight | Temi Thomas-Ailara, February 8 vs LOVB Atlanta

Athlete Highlight | Temi Thomas-Ailara, February 8 vs LOVB Atlanta

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2:16Athlete Highlight | Ana Beatriz Correa, January 25 vs. LOVB Houston

Athlete Highlight | Ana Beatriz Correa, January 25 vs. LOVB Houston

Jan 29, 2025

10:50Condensed Match | LOVB Houston at LOVB Madison | January 29, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Houston at LOVB Madison | January 29, 2025

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5:17Match Recap | LOVB Houston at LOVB Madison | January 29, 2025

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4:31LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 29, 2025

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10:26Serving Pancakes | Week 3 recap with Khat and Tiffany

Serving Pancakes | Week 3 recap with Khat and Tiffany

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10:38Condensed Match | LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Madison | January 25, 2025

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Jan 25, 2025

1:07Athlete Highlight | Daly Santana, January 25 vs. LOVB Atlanta

Athlete Highlight | Daly Santana, January 25 vs. LOVB Atlanta

Jan 25, 2025

3:51Match Recap | LOVB Madison at LOVB Omaha | January 24, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Madison at LOVB Omaha | January 24, 2025

Jan 24, 2025

3:31LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 24, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 24, 2025

Jan 24, 2025

1:00:52Serving Pancakes | LOVB is Here! The First Two Weeks with Sarah Franklin and Chiaka Ogbogu

Serving Pancakes | LOVB is Here! The First Two Weeks with Sarah Franklin and Chiaka Ogbogu

Jan 21, 2025

0:50Athlete Highlight | Sarah Franklin, January 18 vs. LOVB Omaha

Athlete Highlight | Sarah Franklin, January 18 vs. LOVB Omaha

Jan 18, 2025

2:18LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 18, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 18, 2025

Jan 18, 2025

4:05Match Recap | LOVB Omaha at LOVB Madison | January 18, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Omaha at LOVB Madison | January 18, 2025

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6:24LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 17, 2025

LOVB Madison Press Conference | January 17, 2025

Jan 18, 2025

1:02Athlete Highlights | Claire Chaussee, January 17 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlights | Claire Chaussee, January 17 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Jan 17, 2025

3:49LOVB Madison Outlasts LOVB Salt Lake in First Serve

LOVB Madison Outlasts LOVB Salt Lake in First Serve

Jan 17, 2025

Happy Homecoming: Former Badgers lead LOVB Madison past LOVB Salt Lake

Happy Homecoming: Former Badgers lead LOVB Madison past LOVB Salt Lake

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3:43Countdown to LOVB First Serve with Katlyn Gao

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37:53Serving Pancakes | The Warrior Mindset with Daly Santana

Serving Pancakes | The Warrior Mindset with Daly Santana

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35:19Serving Pancakes | The Quiet Power of Sarah Wilhite Parsons

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37:57Serving Pancakes | Must LOVB Madison... and Dogs with Lauren Carlini

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26:01Serving Pancakes | A Career of Nudges with Annie Drews

Serving Pancakes | A Career of Nudges with Annie Drews

Aug 02, 2024

5:52Undeterred: Lauren Carlini

Undeterred: Lauren Carlini

Aug 02, 2024

1:00LOVBfest Madison 2024

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