Alexander Epakis is an Australian soccer manager who manages Perth Glory in the A-League Women competition in Australia.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 March 1991 | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Perth Glory (head coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| Sydney University | |||
| University of NSW | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| Sydney FC Youth (Assistant coach) | |||
| 2017–2018 | Canberra United (Assistant coach) | ||
| 2018–2020 | Sydney University | ||
| 2020– | Perth Glory (Women) | ||
Early life
Epakis started playing football at the age of thirteen.[3]
Playing career
Epakis played soccer in the National Premier Leagues NSW.[4]
Managerial career
Epakis has been the youngest Australian manager to obtain a FFA A Licence.[5] He also holds a Masters of Coaching degree.[6] Epakis started his managerial career with Australian second-tier side Sydney University, helping them win the league.[7][8] Previously, he worked as a youth manager.[9] After that, he was appointed manager of Australian top flight side Perth Glory's women's team.[10][11]
Epakis joined the coaching staff for the Philippines women's national football team during their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign, serving as a scout and analyst working under Alen Stajcic.[12][13]
In August 2023, the Perth Glory confirmed that Epakis' contract would be extended a further two seasons until 2025.[14]
Personal life
Epakis is of Greek descent.[15]