Christos Papadimitriou
Residence: Vienne, Austria (originally from Athens, Greece)
Sport: Soccer
Education: Bachelor Degree, UCN Denmark
Coaching Experience: 3 years
Website: https://podball.gr/en/
Christos, a professional soccer player originally from Greece, has played for several soccer teams in Europe, including in Germany and Austria. While competing, Christos pursued a dual career in which he completed his bachelor's degree in Sport Management.
Aside from being a soccer player, Christos is the Founder of PODBALL, where, as a mental coach, he provides support to athletes during and after their careers. In addition to this, Christos hosts a sports podcast called PODBALL the sports journey talk in both Greek and English. The podcast features interviews with athletes and industry specialists, delving into their inspiring journeys and sharing valuable insights.
Christos started as an intern with Athletes Soul before switching to becoming a transition coach for the organization in Europe. Christos can coach in English, German, and Greek.
Discover your needs
The one-on-none transition program includes 12 virtual sessions over a six-month period. All athletes start with the initial assessment.
Each session is fully outlined covering all aspects of wellness. The first part of the program covers physiological needs and the second part covers self-actualization needs.
Addressing your physiological needs:
Session 1: Introduction, Description & Objectives
Session 2: Healthy Lifestyle: Exercise and Sleep
Session 3: Healthy Lifestyle: Nutrition and Healthy Habits
Session 4: Healthy Lifestyle: Social and Emotional Well-Being
Session 5: Recognition of Career Achievements
Session 6: Midway Program Review
Developing yourself:
Session 7: Personality, Core Values, Identity Exploration
Session 8: Life Purpose & Addressing Limiting Beliefs
Session 9: Life Mission Statement & Rebranding
Session 10: Professional Direction & Objectives
Session 11: Implementation Plan of Professional Objectives
Session 12: Program Recap & Conclusion
Testimonials
Christos has been of great help to me during the past 6 months. He became my mentor and helped me massively to overcome challenges that appeared during the demanding path of professional soccer. We have worked on strengthening my mental health, which has helped me both for sports and in my private life. One thing that makes Christos a great coach is the fact that he played football at a professional level. He has been through a lot of challenges in sports and knows what it takes to play at the highest level. He helped me structure my day to day life and better understand my mind, which not only made me a better footballer but also a happier and more thankful person. The most beautiful thing is that all the work with Christos has paid off and I enjoy the results on and off the pitch.
—Esad Bejic, Professional Soccer Player
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