“We do not only coach players. Above all, we coach character.”

True to this philosophy, OKE BC began working with the distinguished sports psychologist Dr Nikos Georgiadis in the 2022–23 season. The ultimate aim of this collaboration is to support our athletes’ development and progress, both on the court and in every aspect of their lives.

Dr Nikos Georgiadis began his sporting and academic journey in Thessaloniki as a member of Greece’s youth national basketball teams and later of the championship-winning Aris Thessaloniki team. After graduating from the School of Physical Education and Sport Science at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, he continued his studies in the USA, earning a Master of Science in the Psychology of Motor Behaviour from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He subsequently earned a PhD in Sport Pedagogy and Sport Psychology from the same university.

He continued his academic and professional specialisation through numerous scientific programmes and seminars in education, sport, psychology and counselling. Returning to Greece in 1992, he worked with many institutions and organisations and took on management roles in amateur and professional clubs. He has organised and delivered many seminars for coaches, athletes, club officials, students and athletes’ parents, and has worked individually and in groups with a large number of athletes at every level.

A little better every day!