What the Chamber published about Igor Čerenšek, and what "distancing itself" means
On February 6, 2017, the Croatian Psychological Chamber distanced itself from Igor Čerenšek's work and public appearances. Its public statement said that he did not then have a special license for the field of psychological preparation of athletes. This text presents the record, explains the phrase "distancing itself" and shows how to check the matter in the register.
What the Chamber published on February 6, 2017
The Chamber distanced itself from Igor Čerenšek's work and public appearances. According to media reports from the same week, the statement said that Čerenšek did not then have a special license for the field of psychological preparation of athletes.
Maxportal reported the statement on February 6, 2017, and SportCom did so the same day. Večernji list published it on February 9, 2017, alongside positive public references from other sports professionals, so the source does not present only one side.
What "distancing itself from the work and public appearances" means
In a statement by a professional chamber, "distancing itself" means publicly separating the institution from an individual's work, public appearances, and manner of self-presentation. It is a statement of institutional distance, not a judgment about the person as an individual.
The Chamber's statement did not assess the quality of Čerenšek's work. It is a public statement of distance by a professional institution, not an assessment of his professional abilities.
Who issued the statement and at what level
The decision was reported as the Chamber's institutional position, while Anđelko Botica, president of the Committee for Special Licenses, commented on it publicly. His position was published in Večernji list on February 9, 2017.
The Committee president said that Čerenšek had made a mistake by referring to himself as a sports psychologist without a license, and that this was inconsistent with the Code of Ethics. This was a statement by an officeholder within the Chamber, not an independent judgment.
What concerns the title "sports psychologist"
The title was at the center of the Chamber's distancing statement. The Chamber and the Committee president pointed to the difference between using the title "sports psychologist" and holding the relevant special license.
According to Večernji list in February 2017, the Chamber then had 13 licensed sports psychologists and 13 people in training, while Čerenšek was on neither list. In public communication, the title was linked to a special license, not a basic one.
How to check the register
The Chamber's current public list of sports psychologists is available on the official "Field of Sports Psychology" page. The check is performed at a specific time, with the date recorded.
When checked on August 9, 2026, Igor Čerenšek was not listed on the public list of sports psychologists. This finding applies to that date and does not prove the existence or absence of other qualifications or his current legal status.