Thanasis Skourtopoulos
Date of Birth: 23/05/1965
Passport: Greek
Language: Greek, English, Italian
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Professional Studies
Thanasis Skourtopoulos is a highly experienced and adaptable head coach with nearly three decades of coaching across the Greek Basket League, European clubs, and the Greek Men’s National Team. His career demonstrates strong leadership, a deep understanding of European basketball, and the ability to manage both established veterans and developing talent. Skourtopoulos is known for building structured, disciplined systems, emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, and clear tactical identity. His international experience and background at the highest levels enable him to handle pressure, communicate effectively within diverse locker rooms, and create an environment focused on growth and performance. He brings stability, professionalism, and a long-term developmental vision—qualities that make him an excellent fit for clubs seeking to strengthen their culture, elevate their competitiveness, and establish a consistent basketball philosophy.
University of Athens - Political Sciences and Public services management.
Holder of A Class Professional Basketball Coaching diploma (license) and member of the Hellenic Coach Association
FIBA Coaching License
Achievements
Greek Cup Winner -2001
Greek League Champion -2002
Greek League Finalist -2003
Greek League Semifinals -2004, 05
Greek League Coach of the Year -2008
Cypriot Cup Semifinals -2014
Cypriot League Semifinals -2014
Coach Assistant: Greek National Team -2014-18
World Cup in Spain -2014
European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) -2015, 17
FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Turin (Italy) -2016 (Semifinals)
Head Coach: Greek National Team -2019-22
World Cup in China -2019
FIBA Europe Cup Quarterfinals -2021
European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) -2022
Head Coach: Qatari National Team -2023-24
Asian Games in Huangzhou (China) -2023
Basketball Career & Stats
Assistant Coach:
2000-2001: AEK Athens (A1)
2001-2002: AEK Athens (A1)
2002-2003: AEK Athens (A1)
2003-2004: AEK Athens (A1)
2004-2005: AEK Athens (A1)
2005-2006: Panellinios Lamia (A1)
2006-2007: Panellinios Lamia (A1), released in Nov.'06
Head Coach:
2006-2007: Egaleo AO (A1), hired in Nov.'06
2007-2008: Egaleo AO (A1)
2008-2009: Egaleo AO (A1), left in Dec.'08
2009-2010: DASH Peristeri Athens (A1)
2010-2011: Panellinios Athens (A1)
2011-2012: Ikaros Kallitheas (A1), hired in Jan.'12
2012-2013: Panionios ON Telecoms Athens (A1), left in Nov.'12
2013-2014: Keravnos Strovolou (Cyprus-Division A)
2014-2015: A.G.O Rethymno Aegean (A1)
2015-2016: A.G.O Rethymno Aegean (A1)
2016-2017: In Jan.'17 signed at AS Apollon Patras (A1)
2017-2018: Gymnastikos Larissa-Faros BC (A1)
2018-2019: Panionios ON Telecoms Athens (A1), left in pre-season
2020-2021: In Feb.'21 signed at GS Iraklis Thessaloniki (A1)
2021-2022: GS Iraklis Thessaloniki (A1)
2022-2023: In Feb.'2023 signed at Enea Abramczyk Astoria Bydgoszcz (Poland-EBL)
2023-2024: Qatar National Team
2024-2025: XAC Broncos (Mongolia)
National Team
Greek National Team Assistant Coach 2014-2018
Greek National Team Head Coach 2019-2022
Qatar National Team Head Coach 2023-2024