Lakis Athanasiou
Academy Coach
- Experience
- 32 Years
- Speciality
- Football Coaching
- Languages
- Greek/English
APOEL FC Academy · The Staff
Meet Our Coaches
UEFA licensed coaches and experienced staff helping young players develop confidence, technical ability, teamwork and a genuine love for football.
Head Of Academy
Leading the vision.
Technical Director
Tasos Makris
Τhe Technical Director of APOEL Academy – Paphos Branch, holding UEFA A and UEFA Elite Youth qualifications, with more than two decades of experience in youth player development and football academy management.
- Experience
- 20 Years
- Languages
- Greek · English
- Specialisation
- Youth Player Development · Football Academy · Management & Development · Talent Identification · Scouting Player · Evaluation Talent · Development Technical · Tactical Development · Coaching Staff Development · Youth Development · Programme Planning · UEFA Elite Youth Development
- Youth Player Development
- Football Academy
- Management & Development
- Talent Identification
- Scouting Player
- Evaluation Talent
- Development Technical
- Tactical Development
- Coaching Staff Development
- Youth Development
- Programme Planning
- UEFA Elite Youth Development
Coaching Staff
The team behind every session.
Age-group coaches, specialists and analysts — every one of them qualified, experienced and aligned to the APOEL methodology.
Development Philosophy
Coaching the player, not just the session.
Our coaches focus on each child as an individual, using age-appropriate guidance, clear feedback and structured training to support confidence, technical development and teamwork.
Every session is designed to help young players learn, improve and enjoy football in a positive and supportive environment.
Why Our Coaches
The difference on the pitch.
Professional Development
Continuous coach education, licence development and regular internal training throughout the season.
Individual Attention
Appropriate coach-to-player ratios that allow guidance, encouragement and meaningful feedback during every session.
Modern Methodology
Structured, age-appropriate coaching focused on technical development, teamwork, decision-making and enjoyment of the game.
Safe Environment
A respectful, positive and well-organised environment where the wellbeing and safety of every child come first.
Coach Qualifications
A staff built on experience.
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UEFA Licensed Coaches
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Players Developed
Frequently Asked
Coaching questions.
Everything parents ask about the coaching staff, qualifications and standards at APOEL FC Academy Paphos.
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