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Post by bogan on Sept 4, 2020 15:12:09 GMT -5
Anyone know him? GSSA is pleased to announce Kostas Hatzikoutelis as Director of Player and Coach Development. Kostas has been active in the Georgia soccer community and has recently served GSSA as League Commissioner. He will be responsible for all Player and Coach Development Programs including ODP, the District Training Centers, new initiatives to implement Coaching Education courses and will have a key role within the Youth Council that drives our in-state, regional and national level youth leagues and events.
Kostas brings significant experiences in US Soccer and US Youth Soccer programs having served in leadership roles with several prominent clubs in the southeast including some of the most recognizable organizations in Georgia over the last 18 years. As a long serving USYS Regional & State ODP staff member, he has used his domestic and international credentials to drive progress at many levels of the game and is closely connected with the US Soccer Federation’s coaching development strategy.
Kostas’ diverse background also includes coaching in the USL “A” League, as an assistant to the U.S. National Deaf Soccer Team and technical staff positions in the collegiate ranks. “We are delighted to have Kostas join our staff. Kostas is a visionary who is goal oriented and will bring energy and enthusiasm to our player and coaching programs. His vast experience in youth soccer will undoubtedly benefit all in Georgia Soccer” said Executive Director Laura Halfpenny.
Join us in welcoming Kostas to his new role at Georgia State Soccer Association. His contact email is director@georgiasoccer.org
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Post by Keeper on Sept 4, 2020 16:47:12 GMT -5
Kostas is great. Old school Concorde & Tophat. Pretty no nonsense, great coach. Great hire for Ga Soccer.
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Post by rifle on Sept 4, 2020 17:58:53 GMT -5
Interesting. I figured the position had been eliminated due to revenue loss.
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Post by 04gparent on Sept 4, 2020 20:44:01 GMT -5
Kostas is a great guy and even better developer of talent. A long time ago when my youngest was u8. In the very first game u8 Academy game he pulled the parents aside (at the start of the game) to teach us the parent expectation/etiquette. Mind you the game had started. The parents asked why was he not coaching. He said, don't worry, they will be fine. He explained how the parents should encourage the players and not coach. While he was talking, approx 10 min, the players, without coaching, went on to score 3 goals.... Needless to say, the parents were in shock but also trusted immediately what he was saying... Great hire by Georgia...
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Post by soccerfan30 on Sept 4, 2020 21:34:15 GMT -5
I've known Kostas for 11 years as I worked with him at Tophat and with ODP, one of the best and most standup people involved in GA Soccer. Great opportunity for him.
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Post by rifle on Sept 4, 2020 21:35:21 GMT -5
Kostas is a great guy and even better developer of talent. A long time ago when my youngest was u8. In the very first game u8 Academy game he pulled the parents aside (at the start of the game) to teach us the parent expectation/etiquette. Mind you the game had started. The parents asked why was he not coaching. He said, don't worry, they will be fine. He explained how the parents should encourage the players and not coach. While he was talking, approx 10 min, the players, without coaching, went on to score 3 goals.... Needless to say, the parents were in shock but also trusted immediately what he was saying... Great hire by Georgia... Thats awesome! Every U8 academy parent sideline needs such an event.
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Post by Keeper on Sept 4, 2020 22:43:11 GMT -5
Kostas is a great guy and even better developer of talent. A long time ago when my youngest was u8. In the very first game u8 Academy game he pulled the parents aside (at the start of the game) to teach us the parent expectation/etiquette. Mind you the game had started. The parents asked why was he not coaching. He said, don't worry, they will be fine. He explained how the parents should encourage the players and not coach. While he was talking, approx 10 min, the players, without coaching, went on to score 3 goals.... Needless to say, the parents were in shock but also trusted immediately what he was saying... Great hire by Georgia... Thats awesome! Every U8 academy parent sideline needs such an event. Here I fixed your statement. 👍🏻 Every parent sideline needs such an event.
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