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Dimitris Kosmas

Dimitris Kosmas

FOOTBALL ACADEMY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, HEAD COACH
Athens,I

Summary

Football Technical Director and Coach Educator with over 15 years of experience in youth academy leadership, coach development, and football methodology design. UEFA A licensed coach with extensive background in Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Educational Psychology from the University of Ioannina, combining football expertise with a strong educational foundation in human development and learning processes.

Experienced in designing and managing full academy structures, developing coaching staff, and implementing long-term player development pathways across multiple youth academies. Founder of a football academy in Greece, currently leading a coaching team and overseeing structured training environments and methodology alignment.

Strong expertise in coach education, having mentored and developed over 70 coaches throughout my career, as well as in youth development systems through both football academies and full-day educational sports programs for children of all ages. My approach is based on building structured, consistent, and educational football environments where player development is directly connected to human development, learning behaviour, and long-term progression.

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Work History

FOUNDER OF APOLLON 2026 FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Myself
08.2025 - Current

Founder & Director – Apollo 2026 Football Academy

  • Founded and established a football academy focused on youth player development and athletic excellence.
  • Designed and implemented the academy's vision, training philosophy, and long-term growth strategy.
  • Recruited and managed coaching staff, support personnel, and academy operations.
  • Developed training programs aimed at improving technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance.
  • Built partnerships with local clubs, schools, and sports organizations to expand opportunities for players.
  • Managed budgeting, marketing, sponsorship initiatives, and day-to-day business operations.
  • Organized football camps, tournaments, and talent identification events.
  • Oversaw player development pathways and promoted a positive, disciplined, and professional sporting environment.

FOOTBALL ACADEMY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

F.C. CHARAVGIAKOS
01.2023 - 11.2025

Football Academy Technical Director – F.C. Charavgiakos

  • Directed the technical and sporting development of the academy's youth football program.
  • Designed and implemented the club's coaching methodology and player development framework across all age groups.
  • Supervised and evaluated coaching staff, ensuring consistency in training standards and football philosophy.
  • Developed season plans, training curricula, and performance evaluation systems for players and coaches.
  • Led talent identification and player recruitment initiatives through scouting and assessment programs.
  • Coordinated player progression pathways and facilitated transitions to higher competitive levels.
  • Organized coach education workshops and promoted continuous professional development.

FOOTBALL ACADEMY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

F.C. ANOIXI
08.2020 - 08.2023

Football Academy Technical Director – F.C. Anoixi

  • Led the technical direction of the academy, promoting a unified football philosophy across all age categories.
  • Developed comprehensive player development pathways focused on long-term athletic and personal growth.
  • Managed coach recruitment, mentoring, and performance evaluation processes.
  • Implemented talent identification programs and coordinated scouting activities.
  • Analyzed player performance data to support development decisions and team planning.
  • Ensured alignment between academy objectives, coaching practices, and competitive performance.
  • Fostered a positive learning culture emphasizing discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

FOOTBALL ACADEMY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

AJAX TAVROU
08.2017 - 07.2020

Football Academy Technical Director – Ajax Tavrou

  • Directed the academy's football development strategy, emphasizing technical proficiency and tactical understanding.
  • Created structured learning pathways to support the progression of youth players at all development stages.
  • Supervised coaching staff and ensured alignment with the academy's football philosophy and training principles.
  • Led player evaluation and development reviews, providing guidance for individual growth plans.
  • Coordinated scouting and recruitment activities to identify and nurture emerging talent.
  • Strengthened relationships between coaches, players, parents, and club leadership to create a high-performance environment.
  • Supported the academy's long-term vision through strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

FOOTBALL ACADEMY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

APE AGIA ELEOUSA
08.2012 - 07.2017

Football Academy Technical Director – A.P.E. Agia Eleousa

  • Managed the academy's technical program, ensuring high standards in player development and coaching practices.
  • Designed long-term development plans to support the progression of young players through all stages of the academy.
  • Monitored training quality and provided ongoing guidance and support to coaching staff.
  • Established player evaluation systems to track performance, development, and future potential.
  • Coordinated talent identification initiatives and assisted in building competitive academy squads.
  • Facilitated the transition of players to higher age categories and competitive football environments.
  • Worked closely with club leadership to align academy objectives with the organization's sporting vision.
  • Promoted an environment focused on excellence, accountability, teamwork, and personal growth

Education

UEFA A' - FOOTBALL

E.P.O. (GREEK FOOTBALL NATIONAL ORGANIZATION)
Athens, Greece
04.2001 -

UEFA B' DIPLOMA - FOOTBALL

E.P.O.
Volos, Greece
04.2001 -

UEFA C' DIPLOMA - FOOTBALL

E.P.O.
ATHENS, GLYFADA
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - PHILOSOPHY, EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IOANNINA
Ioannina, Greece
04.2001 -

Skills

Player Development

Talent Identification

Scouting

Youth Development

Football Coaching

Technical Leadership

Performance Analysis

Training Program Design

Match Analysis

Timeline

FOUNDER OF APOLLON 2026 FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Myself
08.2025 - Current

FOOTBALL ACADEMY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

F.C. CHARAVGIAKOS
01.2023 - 11.2025

FOOTBALL ACADEMY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

F.C. ANOIXI
08.2020 - 08.2023

FOOTBALL ACADEMY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

AJAX TAVROU
08.2017 - 07.2020

FOOTBALL ACADEMY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

APE AGIA ELEOUSA
08.2012 - 07.2017

UEFA A' - FOOTBALL

E.P.O. (GREEK FOOTBALL NATIONAL ORGANIZATION)
04.2001 -

UEFA B' DIPLOMA - FOOTBALL

E.P.O.
04.2001 -

UEFA C' DIPLOMA - FOOTBALL

E.P.O.
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - PHILOSOPHY, EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IOANNINA
04.2001 -
Dimitris KosmasFOOTBALL ACADEMY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, HEAD COACH