FIVOS KOSTIS

SUMMARY

FIBA certified coach with 12 years of experience playing professional basketball in Greece and 11 years as a basketball coach. Charismatic coach and leader, building strong relationships and confidence in players while teaching new skills and developing technical competencies.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Professional Coaching
• Sport Psychology
• Practice Plans
• Players Development
• European recruitment
• Game Tactics & Strategic Analysis

EXPERIENCE

Current Position 

• Assistant Coach at S.C. Diagoras Dryopideon, A’2 Professional League    
  Aug. 2019 –  present
• Assistant Coach at Koroivos B.C., A’2 Professional
  League Aug. 2018 – June 2019
• Assistant Coach at Panelefsiniakos B.C., B’ Professional League. 
  Feb. 2018 – June 2018
• Assistant Coach at S.C. Pagrati, B’ Professional League
  July 2017 – Jan. 2018
• Assistant Coach at Lycoming College Williamsport PA
  June 2016 – May 2017 (2017 MAC Commonwealth Champion, No.3 Seed, OR 24-5, Round of 32)
• Graduate Assistant at Xavier University Men’s Basketball, Cincinnati OH
  (No.2 Seed, OR 28-6, Round of 32)
  May 2015 – May 2016 
• Student Manager at Xavier University Men’s Basketball, Cincinnati OH 
  (No. 6 Seed, OR 23-14, Sweet 16) 
  Sept. 2014 – April 2015 
• Professional Basketball Player in Greece
  Greek Basketball Federation:
  Rethymno Kings (2007-2008), AS Papagou (2009-2010), Holargos BC (2011-2012)

EDUCATION

• XAVIER University, Cincinnati OH, USA
  M.S. Sport Administration, GPA 3.8                                 
  Sept. 2014 – May 2016
• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
  TEFAA (Faculty of Physical and Sport Science) of Athens
  Bachelor in Sport Science
  Major in Basketball Coaching G.P.A 4
  Feb. 2008 – Jan. 2014
• ΤΕΙ (Technological Educational Institute) of Athens, Greece
  Faculty of Management and Economics, Department of Business Administration
  Bachelor in Business Administration
  Major in Project Management G.P.A. 3.5
  Jan. 2002 – Sept.2006

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
Lithuanian: Elementary

CERTIFICATIONS

• Greek Basketball Coaches Association (SEPK): Register No: 03350/15
• National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC): Member ID: 106538
• World Association of Basketball Coaches (WABC): FIBA License No: 2016504556