| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 March 1991 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| Sydney University | |||
| University of NSW | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| Sydney FC Youth (Assistant coach) | |||
| 2017–2018 | Canberra United (Assistant coach) | ||
| 2018–2020 | Sydney University | ||
| 2020–2024 | Perth Glory (Women) | ||
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
[edit]Epakis started playing football at the age of thirteen.[3]
Playing career
[edit]Epakis played soccer in the National Premier Leagues NSW.[4]
Managerial career
[edit]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
[edit]Epakis is of Greek descent.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "EPAKIS ON PERTH'S SEASON IN HUB LIFE". thewomensgame.com.
- ^ "Alex Epakis: Creating The Profile To Deliver Long Term Success". impetusfootball.org.
- ^ "Alex Epakis on mentoring the next generation of female footballers". greekherald.com.au.
- ^ "Getting to know Alex Epakis". beyond90.com.au.
- ^ "EPAKIS: I'M PROOF FFA CURRICULUM WORKS". ftbl.com.au.
- ^ "Alex Epakis - Keep Up article".
- ^ "Alex Epakis - SBS article".
- ^ "Alex Epakis likes what he sees in young A-League Women squad". espn.com.
- ^ "Alex Epakis: Tough Baptism But Big Plans For The Future". impetusfootball.org.
- ^ "Alex Epakis confident of success with new-look squad after big recruiting campaign". thewest.com.au.
- ^ "Alex Epakis wasting no time, getting down to business and plotting for next year". thewest.com.au.
- ^ Pisani, Sacha (26 July 2023). "Aussie 'all-time high' powering World Cup miracle: 'Why not football?'". KEEPUP. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "The commitment behind the historic National Women's Football Team". Philstar Life. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Morgan, Gareth (22 August 2023). "ALW Head Coach Epakis re-signs for a further two seasons". Perth Glory. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "ALW Head Coach Epakis departs club for personal reasons". Perth Glory. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Alex Epakis, making his mark as a rising coach in Australian football". neokosmos.com.