Experience
“My love for the game and the kids is displayed in all of my training sessions. I want to teach young players all the things I learned myself throughout my career and help them become passionate about the game of soccer.”
Teams:
- U18/U17 Girls MWC
- U17/U16 Boys MWC
- U15 Boys MWC
- U14 Boys MWC
Chris recently joined Wizard Oak Brook as the director of coaching this past year. Before working with Wizard, Chris spent 10 years as the director of coaching for Oak Brook Soccer Club from 2013 to 2023. Chris was also the director of coaching for United Soccer Academy from 2010 to 2013, Darien Dynamo FC from 2005 to 2010, and Chicago Freedom FC from 2003 to 2005.
Coaching Accomplishments:
- USSF A License
Playing Experience: Chris came to the United States from Greece as a child and grew up playing in the Chicagoland area. He attended and played for Nicholas Senn High School, where in his senior year he led his team to a Chicago public league championship and a third-place state finish. After high school, he played at the collegiate level for Aurora University where he currently holds the record for the most goals scored in one game. After one season with Aurora, he joined Greek-American SC, a semi-professional team out of New York. During his three years with Greek-American, he earned two league titles and one state cup. In 1989, Chris was scouted to play in Greeces’ top professional division for Panathinaikos FC, a top 20 premier team in Europe. Throughout his 13 years in Greece, he played for Panathinaikos FC, Atromitos FC, and Panegialios FC. Chris also appeared in many international matches all over Europe as well as one Greek league championship, and one league cup championship.