Giorgos Tsonakas
Date of Birth:
05.01.1992
Position:
Rehabiliation Coach
Previous Clubs:
Xanthi FC
At PAOK since:
2017
Studies:
Degree in Physical Education, Postgraduate in Exercise and Quality of Life
Teams coached:
Xanthi FC, PAOK FC, Al Hilal SFC
Honours as coach:
Greek Cup 2017-18, Super League Greece 2018-19, Greek Cup 2018-19, Saudi Arabia Championship 2019-20, Saudi Arabia Cup 2019-20, AFC Champions League 2019
He graduated from the Dimokritio University of Thrace in 2014 with a degree in Physical Education, specialized in Sports Rehabilitation. A year later, he completed his post-graduate thesis on Exercise and Life Quality.
He did his practical stage in the Rehabilitation Laboratory of the Dimokritio University of Thrace and then was hired by FC Xanthi.
He took over as rehabilitation coach and an active role in the coaching program of the team, supervising the strength and physical condition training sessions, while also working in the injury prevention department.
He was responsible of the isokinetic evaluation of the players in the club’s youth sides, while also working as the team’s official translator boosting an impeccable knowledge of English. He is a licensed GPS data analyzer.
