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Dimitris Karamanof

Strength & Conditioning & Rehabilitation Coach
Athens
Dimitris Karamanof

Summary

Dynamic Strength and Conditioning Coach with over a decade of expertise in enhancing football performance and facilitating rehabilitation. Proven track record in developing tailored, football-specific conditioning programs, implementing effective return-to-play protocols, and conducting comprehensive performance testing. Passionate about optimizing athlete potential with personalized training and sports science insights


Gained extensive experience coaching in Greek Gamma Ethniki clubs, balancing early-morning commitments with player development and team performance. Now ready to advance my career and fully dedicate myself to high-level strength & conditioning and athlete performance.


Overview

15
years of professional experience
2
Languages

Work History

Asteras Varis FC

Strength and Conditioning Coach
08.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Plan and deliver season-long physical preparation programs aligned with competitive demands of the Greek National Championship (3rd Division)
  • Optimize strength, conditioning, speed, and match readiness for senior-level athletes
  • Implement injury-prevention and load-management strategies throughout the competitive season
  • Support post-injury rehabilitation and structured return-to-play in coordination with medical staff
  • Monitor athlete performance and recovery during training and match cycles


https://www.asterasvaris.gr/

Life ergo

Strength and Conditioning coach
09.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead comprehensive ergometric testing to assess athlete performance, identify strengths and weaknesses, and guide training programs
  • Apply test results to design personalized training and rehabilitation plans for athletes of all levels
  • Deliver rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries using advanced tools, including iso-force isokinetic dynamometer
  • Provide personal training for performance optimization and general fitness
  • Ergometric-Rehabilitation Center at Oaka
  • Contact: Nikos Drakogiannopoulos - info@lifergo

Thyella Rafinas Fc

Strength and Conditioning coach.
12.2018 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Support the physical and physiological development of football players to enhance performance, endurance, and injury resistance
  • Collaborate with the head coach to refine players’ tactical awareness, technical skills, and match-readiness
  • Conduct laboratory and ergometric tests (e.g., at Life Ergo) to assess general fitness, monitor progress, and guide individualized training programs
  • Analyze test data to optimize training loads, recovery strategies, and season-long performance planning


League champions 2020-21


https://www.thiellafc.gr/

Alterlife fitness excellence

Fitness coach/personal trainer
12.2018 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Provide personal training for general fitness, including core, strength, aerobic, balance, and flexibility exercises
  • Lead group classes such as cross-training, Pilates, and aqua aerobics


Contact: Ilias Chatzopoulos - https://alterlife.gr/en/contact-info/

Ao loutraki fc

Strength and Conditioning Coach
07.2013 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Plan periodized training programs to improve players’ stamina, agility, speed, and strength
  • Monitor training and performance using Polar Team2 technology
  • Assist in technical and tactical training under the head coach
  • Greek football club competing in Football League 2 (third tier of Greek football)
  • Contact: Thomas Kannavos - aoloutraki@gmail.com

Performance 22

Strength and Conditioning coach(Intern)
01.2013 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • Trained athletes of all levels across multiple sports to maximize athletic performance and skill development
  • Worked at Performance22, a performance training center founded by specialist Kostas Chatzichristos (Head S&C Coach for Fenerbahce BC, Armani Milano BC, and more)


Contact : Kostas Chatzichristos - linkedin.com/in/kostas-chatzichristos-a85ab53

Coventry University

Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach
01.2011 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Assisted the lead coach in planning and delivering tailored training programs for TASS athletes, focusing on skill development, physical conditioning, and performance improvement



Contact : Sam Oxford - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sam-oxford-64b67a25

Education

Coventry University
Coventry, UK

MSc from Strength and Conditioning
08.2012

University Overview

Democritus University of Thrace
Komotini, Greece

BSc from Physical Education and Sport Science
09.2009

University Overview

Specialized in musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation and recovery.

Greek Football Federation
Piraeus, Greece

Uefa B' from Coaching Licence
01.2009

University Overview

Skills

Motivating and guiding athletes

Timeline

Strength and Conditioning Coach
Asteras Varis FC
08.2025 - Current
Strength and Conditioning coach
Life ergo
09.2019 - Current
Strength and Conditioning coach.
Thyella Rafinas Fc
12.2018 - 05.2024
Fitness coach/personal trainer
Alterlife fitness excellence
12.2018 - 09.2019
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Ao loutraki fc
07.2013 - 07.2017
Strength and Conditioning coach(Intern)
Performance 22
01.2013 - 04.2013
Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach
Coventry University
01.2011 - 06.2012
Coventry University
MSc from Strength and Conditioning
Democritus University of Thrace
BSc from Physical Education and Sport Science
Greek Football Federation
Uefa B' from Coaching Licence
Dimitris KaramanofStrength & Conditioning & Rehabilitation Coach