Christos Djamas
Summary
Youth Football Development Coach and Educational Support Assistant with extensive experience in elite academies and grassroots environments. Former professional player with a career at APOEL Nicosia, progressing from academy to first team and representing Cyprus internationally from under-15 to under-21 levels, earning accolades such as Best Under-21 Player in Cyprus in 2014. Currently coaching over 50 players weekly while providing one-on-one development sessions for aspiring academy players. Also employed as a teaching assistant, supporting academic growth and behaviour management for young pupils, with a strong focus on wellbeing and mentorship.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Football development coordinator
Active F.C.
London
2024.09 - Current
- Sourced football equipment from suppliers and merchandise site
- Shared match days, training times, events with members
- Tracked subscriptions and membership growth
- Updated member lists, on-site parent updates, observed coaches and sessions
Teaching assistant
University College School Pre-Prep
London
2024.03 - Current
Teaching Assistant & Sports Coach
- Support delivery of curricular lessons with head teacher
- Prepare resources and support lessons in class
- Assisted students academically, extracurricular, and with wellbeing
- Communicated with head teacher/mistress on student development
- Led PE groups, provided sports feedback to the department.
Football Lead Coach
University College School Junior Branch
London
2020.10 - Current
Afterschool Football Club Lead Coach & Coordinator
- Planned and led afterschool football sessions
- Coordinated daily with school admin and teaching staff
- Updated parents on players football development and wellbeing
- Managed club resources and equipment
- Reported safeguarding/first aid issues to school
Lead Football Coach
Active F.C.
London
2020.09 - Current
Lead Football Coach U10s Performance Team
- Planned and delivered football sessions for the group
- Tracked player improvement, identified strengths and development areas
- Collaborated with coaching staff, provided group feedback
- Communicated with parents on players football journals
- Mentored players on football development
Assistant football coach
Bloomsbury Football
London
2022.09 - 2023.07
U16s Coaching Staff Member
- Assisted head coach with session planning and delivery
- Led tailored training drills
- Managed resources pre/post-sessions
- Supported matchday operations, took charge of team during head coach absences
- Collaborated on player development feedback and tactical adjustments
- Coordinated warm-ups and cool-downs for the team
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
University of Westminster
London 2024.09 - 2027.07
FA Level 1 -
FA
FA Talent ID level 2 -
PFSA
FA safeguarding Certificate -
FA
Paedtiatic First Aid Certificate -
TrainAid
Diversity & Inclusion Certificate -
University College School / Boxphish
Skills
- Training and Development
- Player Development
- Schedule management
- Resource Management
- Communication expertise
- Mentoring
- Resilience under pressure
- Safeguarding & Welfare
Languages
English
Fluent
Greek
Native
Arabic
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Football development coordinator
Active F.C.
2024.09 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
University of Westminster
2024.09 - 2027.07
Teaching assistant
University College School Pre-Prep
2024.03 - Current
Assistant football coach
Bloomsbury Football
2022.09 - 2023.07
Football Lead Coach
University College School Junior Branch
2020.10 - Current
Lead Football Coach
Active F.C.
2020.09 - Current
FA Level 1 -
FA
FA Talent ID level 2 -
PFSA
FA safeguarding Certificate -
FA
Paedtiatic First Aid Certificate -
TrainAid
Diversity & Inclusion Certificate -
University College School / Boxphish