Summary
Regarding my educational background, I am a graduate from the University of East London (Coaching & Physical Education school), specializing in Tennis. I am an experienced athlete and a coach in sports like basketball and tennis. Especially for tennis, I teach players of all levels, from beginners to skilled players who aim to improve their technique. Additionally I work as a personal trainer for both kids and adults.
Education
University of East London: Oct 2016 – Jun 2020 // BSc (Hons) at Sports Coaching and Physical Education
Thesis: ”Defining skills and capabilities for sports professionals who support vulnerable social groups through sports” – published and presented at the 28th international Congress on Physical Education and Sports science ( 12-14/6/2020)
Courses & Seminars
- Applied kinesiology to reduce injury risk (15/03/2018)
- Growing necessary soft skills to achieve personal and professional growth (08/03/2018)
- Positive psychology (21/02/2018)
- Sports and nutrition (14/02/2018)
- Introduction to Clinical Pilates (07/02/2018)
- Cross training (29/01/2019)
- Introduction to Lifeguarding and water safety (12/03/2019)
- Athletes and trainers at the center of the sports activity (6/4/2019)
- Exercising and health (12-14/4/2019)
- An overall approach to all the tennis performance elements for all levels and ages, and myoskeletical correction first – physical development after – organized by ETC (Evolving Tennis Coaching) (06/10/2019)
- Coaches Workshop with subject: i) Players development U10: Coordination & Perception skills training linked to modern technique, ii) Players Development U12 & U14: General & Specific Strength & Condition training - organized by ETC (Evolving Tennis Coaching) (01/12/2019)
- “Mental Skills Coaching”- i) Mental Skills Coaching: General Procedure, ii) Mental Skills for developing Players U10, iii) Concentration & Focus: An integrated approach - organized by ETC (Evolving Tennis Coaching) (08/03/2020)
- “Play Tennis/ play & Stay: An overall 2020 presentation, for juniors U10, juniors Over 10 and adults beginners, based on the 12 years implementation in Greece” - organized by ETC (Evolving Tennis Coaching).
- Play Tennis/ play & Stay: Tennis training methodology for beginners, kids and adults.
- 2020… The ETC’s proposal for changes - improvements in the implementation of the program.
- Right racket choice for beginners, kids and adults, under and over 10yo (29/11/2020).
Work Experience
Jan 2020 – present Tennis coach for kids and adults (beginners) with the objective to get acquainted with tennis, improve their technique or in general boost their fitenss
Oct 2019- Feb 2020 Coach and Assistant Coach in the AOA ILIOUPOLIS – traineeship
Feb 2018 – present Personal trainer for people who aim to increase their fitness
Nov 2018 – Present Volunteering as a trainer for kids and teens 8-15yo – helping them grow their emotional, physical and mental health through games and exercises that enhance mental capacity, teamwork and physical strength
Oct 2018 – Jun 2019 Basketball coach for kids 6-12yo – aiming to help them grow their emotional, physical and mental health through basketball
Dec 2016 – May 2017 Basketball coach for girls 6-10yo at Zirinio Sports Club Nea Kifissia, Athens, Greece
April 2018 – present Volunteer at ”Let’s do it Greece” – active member and participation in all different activities from tree planting to beach cleaning.
May 2016- Jan 2020 Waitress and cashier in ”Paradosiako” patisserie- cafeteria in Porto Heli and Kranidi, Greece
23 Dec 2017 Baby sitter at Nannuka
18 Dec 2017 Volunteer at ”Mazi gia to paidi” – helping to collect funds for families affected by natural disasters
May 2017 - Sept 2017 Waitress and cashier in Trappe Bar – Caffe (Porto Heli, Greece)- also responsible for foods and beverages supply
30 Jun 2016 Volunteer at the sports academy ”Dionysia Ermionis”
Jun 2013 – Feb 2015 Waitress and cashier at Draft bar – Caffe (Kranidi, Greece)- also responsible for foods and beverages supply
LANGUAGES
Greek – mother tongue, English – Level B1, French - Level A1
Additional Skills:
Interpersonal and Communication skills, teamwork, time management, quick learner, adaptable and responsible personality.
