James Galanis Explained

James Galanis
Fullname:James Galanis
Birth Date:1971 6, df=y[1] [2]
Birth Place:Australia
Clubs1:South Melbourne FC
Clubs2:Northcote City FC
Managerclubs1:Atlanta Beat (Head Coach)
Manageryears1:2010–2011

James Galanis (born 24 June 1971) is an Australian professional soccer manager. He used to be head coach of the Atlanta Beat in Women's Professional Soccer. He is now Director of the Universal Soccer Academy.

Playing career

Galanis played for South Melbourne FC in Australia's National Soccer League and with Northcote City FC in the Victorian State League.[3]

Managerial career

Galanis assumed the role of head coach for the Atlanta Beat during the 2010 WPS season.[4] [5] He was a trainer and mentor for U.S. national team player, Carli Lloyd, until she cut ties with him in 2020 following a lengthy rift with her family over his involvement in her life.[6] [7]

Galanis now directs the Medford Strikers Soccer Club in New Jersey.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Whittaker . Celeste E. . A whole new Beat: Galanis to coach women's pro soccer team . . 1D . Sports . 136 . 249 . November 20, 2010 . July 28, 2022.
  2. Athens Women's Football Summit . AthensWFS . 1275782363092525056 . June 24, 2020 . Happy Birthday James! . July 28, 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220728011638/https://twitter.com/AthensWFS/status/1275782363092525056 . July 28, 2022.
  3. Web site: 4 January 2008. Reed. Ron. Coach James Galanis returns to Australia. Herald Sun. dead. https://archive.today/20131109192302/http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/aussie-teaches-americans-the-world-game/story-e6frf9if-1111115242330. 9 November 2013.
  4. Web site: Meet Atlanta Beat Interim Head Coach James Galanis. Bleacher Report. 9 November 2013.
  5. News: Atlanta Beat makes James Galanis full-time coach. USA Today. 9 November 2013. 4 October 2010.
  6. Web site: Women's World Cup: Carli Lloyd's game-winner in 2008 helped cement her role with U.S.. NJ.com. 9 November 2013.
  7. News: Baxter . Kevin . 9 April 2021 . Carli Lloyd on 2020: Worst of times, best of times as soccer star reunites with family . Yahoo Sports . 10 April 2021.