It is our pleasure to announce Dimitris Podaras, in the Deree Basketball Academy coaching staff!

Dimitris, who will take over as the U16 & U15 teams’ coach, started as an athlete in Ilysiakos, had a brilliant career with A.E.K., and also played for Iraklis, Sporting, Pannelinios and Milon.

During his career as an athlete he played for the Men’s, U18, and U16 Greek national teams.

As a coach, he worked for a number of teams, such as the U18 Panathinaikos A.O., where he won the ESKA champioship, the Men’s teams of Ethnikos and Chalkida, and he was assistant coach in the U21 Greek National Team when Greece won the 2nd place in the World Championship.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science in Athens, and a FIBA ​​coach certification.

His vast experience as a coach and athlete, with his ability to develop young athletes, makes him a perfect addition to the Deree Basketball Academy coaching staff!

His goal is to implement the principles of hard work and consistency, contributing to the further development of the Deree Sports Academy and their athletes.

Welcome Dimitris and good luck in your new duties!