About Us
The coach behind the method

Dimitris grew up inside an academy system that produced pros — and saw first-hand that talent alone decides nothing. The players who made it were the ones who trained with intention.
That belief became a career. After earning his coaching licenses, he spent years on the grass refining a 1-on-1 method that treats every athlete as a project: assess honestly, plan precisely, train relentlessly, measure everything.
Now based in Palm Harbor, FL, he founded TPA Soccer to bring that method to players across Tampa Bay. He builds his roster with players who all play and train to improve — from players falling in love with the game to athletes chasing their goals — because quality is the main focus of his coaching method.
The Journey
From Player To Coach
2010
Academy Years
Youth academy player — living the grind, learning what separates good from great.
2014
Coaching Badges
Hung up the boots, picked up the whistle. UEFA coaching licenses and sports science studies.
2016
First Private Athletes
Started training players 1-on-1 — and saw what individual attention does that team training never can.
2020
Full-Time Performance Coaching
The method matured: technique, athleticism and mentality in one measurable program.
2025
Dunedin Stirling SC — March Madness Finalist
U13 Girls USA level reached the March Madness finals without conceding a goal until the final.
2026
Dunedin Stirling SC — Monster Mash Finalist
U14 Girls N1 level reached the Monster Mash finals.
Today
TPA Soccer — Palm Harbor, FL
200+ athletes later, the method has a home in Palm Harbor — from players falling in love with the game to athletes chasing their goals.
Philosophy
Three Non-Negotiables
01
Technique First
Every skill is broken down to its mechanics, rebuilt rep by rep, then pressure-tested at match speed.
02
Athlete Mindset
Confidence is trainable. We build routines, focus and resilience the same way we build a first touch.
03
Measured Progress
Video analysis and performance data on every block of work. If it isn't measured, it isn't improving.
On The Grass
Training In Action
Cone agility
Footwork rings