Kostas Chatzichristos is the Director of Performance at Olimpia Milano, overseeing player athletic development, rehabilitation, and medical staff coordination.
Prior to arriving in Milano, he held similar positions at elite teams in Europe, namely at the the Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahรงe Beko Istanbul for three years and at CSKA Moscow for eight years.
In both Clubs, he played a pivotal role in winning three Euroleague titles (two with CSKA Moscow and one with Fenerbahce) and numerous national championships in both Turkey and Russia.
He started his career in the USA as the head basketball strength and conditioning coach at the University of Georgia Menโs Basketball, before moving to Europe, were he held similar positions in elite basketball teams, namely Panionios BC and Olympiacos BC. Kostas has also served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Greek National Men’s team for three consecutive years (2020-23) preparing the team for international competitions (FIBA Eurobasket and World Cup).
Recognized as a pioneer in athletic development in Europe, Kostas has worked extensively with athletes across all levels in Greece, including many of the top male and female basketball players of his generation, driving elite performance outcomes and supporting advanced injury rehabilitation.
As a co-founder and Director of the Euroleauge Strength & Conditioning Coachesโ Association (ESCCA), he has led the fledgling Association into organization of growing impact in the basketball strength and conditioning community. The ESCCAโs annual Summit has been established as one of the major educational events in Europe, attracting world-class speakers, attendees and companies from around the world.
A frequent speaker at international and national educational events, Kostas has also authored numerous articles in fitness publications, has produced educational products for coaches and has consulted sports federations and select teams on player athletic development.
Kostas is currently working towards earning PhD from Democritus University of Thrace, holds a masterโs degree in Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition from the University of Texas and a bachelorโs degree in Sports Science from the University of Athens.
