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- Title:
- Assistant Coach
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- Email:
- kostelis@ccsu.edu
Bio
George Kostelis was named an assistant coach at Central Connecticut on July 6, 2022 (read more). Kostelis comes to CCSU with a broad background as both a coach at all levels and as a former professional player.
Kostelis graduated from the University of Hartford in 1993 with a degree in Human Services. He earned a Master's of Science in Physical Education from CCSU in 2017. He holds a USSF A License and is a member of United Soccer Coaches and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
A native of West Hartford, Kostelis resides in Cromwell with his wife.
AT CCSU
Assistant Coach (2022-present)
- AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame (2023)
OTHER EXPERIENCE
University of Hartford (1995, 2020-22), men’s and women’s soccer assistant coach
United Soccer Coaches, National Staff Instructor (2007-present), Goalkeeping Academy
Hartford Athletic (2019-20, USL Championship), goalkeeper coach
University of Rhode Island (2017-18), women’s soccer associate head coach
Elm City Express (2017-18, NPSL), goalkeeper coach
Trinity College (2016), men's soccer assistant coach
Southern Connecticut State University (2016), men’s soccer assistant coach
Western Connecticut State University (2011-2015), men’s soccer head coach
Yale University (2001-11), men’s soccer assistant coach
- Ivy League co-champions (2005)
Southern Connecticut State University, men’s soccer assistant coach
University of Connecticut (1997-2000), women’s soccer assistant coach
- National finalists (1997), Elite 8 (1998, 1999)
PLAYING CAREER
University of Hartford (1989-92)
- Three-time All-North Atlantic Conference, All-New England (1992), NCAA Tournament (1991-92)
- Career leader in wins (36) and goals-against average (1.07)
- Hawks’ Alumni Hall of Fame, 2007
Greece, Professional (1992-94)