About Us

The coach behind the method

Coach Dimitris, founder of TPA Soccer

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

Your story starts with one session.