Alex Epakis Explained

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]

Early life

Epakis started playing football at the age of thirteen.[3]

Playing career

Epakis played soccer in the National Premier Leagues NSW.[4]

Managerial career

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]

Personal life

Epakis is of Greek descent.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EPAKIS ON PERTH'S SEASON IN HUB LIFE. thewomensgame.com.
  2. Web site: Alex Epakis: Creating The Profile To Deliver Long Term Success. impetusfootball.org.
  3. Web site: Alex Epakis on mentoring the next generation of female footballers. greekherald.com.au.
  4. Web site: Getting to know Alex Epakis. beyond90.com.au.
  5. Web site: EPAKIS: I'M PROOF FFA CURRICULUM WORKS. ftbl.com.au.
  6. Web site: Alex Epakis - Keep Up article.
  7. Web site: Alex Epakis - SBS article.
  8. Web site: Alex Epakis likes what he sees in young A-League Women squad. espn.com.
  9. Web site: Alex Epakis: Tough Baptism But Big Plans For The Future. impetusfootball.org.
  10. Web site: Alex Epakis confident of success with new-look squad after big recruiting campaign. thewest.com.au.
  11. Web site: Alex Epakis wasting no time, getting down to business and plotting for next year. thewest.com.au.
  12. Web site: Pisani . Sacha . 2023-07-26 . Aussie 'all-time high' powering World Cup miracle: 'Why not football?' . 2023-08-22 . KEEPUP . en-AU.
  13. Web site: The commitment behind the historic National Women's Football Team . 2023-08-22 . Philstar Life.
  14. Web site: Morgan . Gareth . 2023-08-22 . ALW Head Coach Epakis re-signs for a further two seasons . 2023-08-22 . Perth Glory.
  15. Web site: 2024-06-24 . ALW Head Coach Epakis departs club for personal reasons . 2024-06-24 . Perth Glory . en-AU.
  16. Web site: Alex Epakis, making his mark as a rising coach in Australian football. neokosmos.com.