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KONSTANTINOS CHATZICHRISTOS
Head Of Performance
Athens
Summary
+20 years of experience as a performance specialist managing performance and health of players at the elite-level basketball in Europe and the USA. Building, evolving, and leading performance/medical teams in multicultural high-performance environments. Proficient user of cutting-edge sports technology. Forward-thinking innovator, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance athletic performance. Strong leadership, entrepreneurial, communication, management, and organizational skills. 2x European Champion with CSKA Moscow.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Performance Director
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul
08.2022 - Current
- Design and implement performance enhancing programs for all athletes
- Responsible for leading a ten-person medical, performance and sport nutrition team
- Consult with head coach and coaching staff regarding daily loading and practice planning
- Introduced new technologies and designed team’s new weight room and medical facilities.
- Turksih Cup Winner, 1 Euroleague Final Four appearance
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
National Team of Greece Men’s Basketball
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Appointed as head strength and conditioning coach to collaborate with Head Coach Rick Pitino and his coaching staff to prepare Team Greee for the Tokyo 2020 Pre-Olympic Qualification Tournament
- Continued in same role during preparation and participation of the Greek National Team in the 2022 Eurobasket and 2023 World Cup.
Head of Performance
CSKA Moscow Basketball
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Responsible for managing all aspects of player performance, namely assessment and monitoring, customized resistance training program design, sports nutrition, load management and data analysis
- Collaborated with the medical staff to design and implement rehabilitation programs for the timely and safe return to play of injured athletes
- Design team’s performance area, introduced technologies, and operations to better match its mission and status.
- 2x European Champion and multiple VTP League winner.
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Euroleague and Eurocup Level Basketball Teams
08.2004 - 01.2012
- Panionios BC (2004 2005 & 2007-2012) - Eurocup participation
- Olympiacos Pireus BC (2005-2006) - Euroleague participation
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
The University of Georgia, Men’s Basketball
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Implemented innovative training programs to student athletes in and actively participated in recruiting process of prospective athletes. 1 NIT tournament appearance
Education
Master of Education in Sport Science & Sports Nutrition - Exercise Physiology And Sports Nutrition
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas 01.2001 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science in Sport Sciences - Sports Science
The University of Athens
Athens, Greece 01.1993 - 05.1997
Websites
Other Experience
- Co Founder and Director of the Euroleague Strength and Conditioning Association (ESCCA) - 2021
- Founder of Performance22 Lab -2012
- NBA Summer League, Los Angeles Clippers - 2010
Interests And Associations
- Director of the Euroleague Strength & Conditioning Coaches’ Association.
- Kinexon Ambassador.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Collegiate Strength Coach
- Memberships: American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, Euroleague Strength & Conditioning Coaches’ Association.
- Organize educational events and courses for coaches at national and international levelsFrequent presenter in international sports and business events, guest lecturer and author.
Affiliations
ESCCA
NSCA
Certification
CSCS, CSCCa
Software
Timeline
Performance Director
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul
08.2022 - Current
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
National Team of Greece Men’s Basketball
01.2021 - 01.2023
Head of Performance
CSKA Moscow Basketball
08.2014 - 05.2022
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Euroleague and Eurocup Level Basketball Teams
08.2004 - 01.2012
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
The University of Georgia, Men’s Basketball
01.2003 - 01.2004
Master of Education in Sport Science & Sports Nutrition - Exercise Physiology And Sports Nutrition
The University of Texas At Austin
01.2001 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science in Sport Sciences - Sports Science
The University of Athens
01.1993 - 05.1997