On 23 April 2009 Popovic was named the new head coach of Södertälje SK. In 2011, after Södertälje's relegation to HockeyAllsvenskan, Popovic was dismissed from the club.
On April 23, 2009, Popovic was appointed as the new head coach of Södertälje SK. In 2011, following Södertälje's relegation to HockeyAllsvenskan, Popovic was dismissed from the club.