Alex Epakis | |
Birth Date: | 1991 3, df=yes |
Managerclubs1: | Sydney FC Youth (Assistant coach) |
Manageryears2: | 2017–2018 |
Managerclubs2: | Canberra United (Assistant coach) |
Manageryears3: | 2018–2020 |
Managerclubs3: | Sydney University |
Manageryears4: | 2020–2024 |
Managerclubs4: | Perth Glory (Women) |
Pcupdate: | 11 August 2007 |
Youthclubs1: | Sydney University |
Youthclubs2: | University of NSW |
Alexander Epakis is an Australian soccer manager who most recenty managed Perth Glory in the A-League Women competition in Australia.[1] [2]
Epakis started playing football at the age of thirteen.[3]
Epakis played soccer in the National Premier Leagues NSW.[4]
Epakis has been the youngest Australian manager to obtain a FFA A Licence.[5] He also holds a Masters of Coaching degree.[6] Epakis started his managerial career with Australian second-tier side Sydney University, helping them win the league.[7] [8] Previously, he worked as a youth manager.[9] After that, he was appointed manager of Australian top flight side Perth Glory's women's team.[10] [11]
Epakis joined the coaching staff for the Philippines women's national football team during their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign, serving as a scout and analyst working under Alen Stajcic.[12] [13]
In August 2023, the Perth Glory confirmed that Epakis' contract would be extended a further two seasons until 2025.[14]
In June 2024, the club announced Epakis' departure for personal reasons.[15]
Epakis is of Greek descent.[16]