At Olympiacos Soccer Club Washington, DC, we are passionate (ONE PASSION) about teaching "proper" possession and passing European style soccer, and helping players achieve the highest playing level possible (ONE DREAM). Players learn to play as a team (ONE ACADEMY) by working both on and off the field to develop their soccer IQ and skills. We focus on the teachings of competitive soccer and player development while instilling the spirit of sportsmanship, team camaraderie, and community service to our players. We are Olympiacos Soccer Club Washington, DC (ONE FAMILY)!  As our mantra goes — "One Passion. One Dream. One Academy. One Family."!

Our 5 CLUB PRINCIPLES:

1) Academics
2) Mental & Psychological Strength
3) Technical & Tactical Skill
4) Physical Development
5) Team Unity

1) Academics: Olympiacos players are taught to understand the game properly through on-field training, classroom sessions and video analysis of game and practice sessions. Players develop their soccer IQ, understanding their individual positions as well as their role within the structure of the game. We teach our players to "know" and "feel" the game of soccer and react instinctively instead of "thinking".

• First team competes in the Premier Division of the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL). Division finalists for two consecutive seasons.
• Second team competes in UPSL's Division 1. Crowned Division I Champions for the Spring 2022 Season.
• Check out our tryout schedule for dates and times to tryout for these teams for the Fall 2022 Season when it becomes available.

• 18 players per team
• 12-month program
• Training 2-3 days per week 
• League Play (teams play approximately 20 games per year)
  • Fall and Spring
• 4 Tournaments 
  • 2 in the Fall and 2 in the Spring 
• Player Assessments 
• Homework Assignments
• Video Analysis Classroom Sessions

Our main focus at the Junior Academy level is continuing the teaching of soccer fundamentals. At this level, we also place an emphasis on proper soccer communication skills. Although most clubs do not recognize it, we view a Junior Academy as a soccer school and focus on developing players using an educational curriculum that are applied individually and collectively. One curriculum focuses on teaching the players positioning both offensively and defensively. Position-based teaching occurs consistently during training and video sessions — not at the games. We construct our drills to be intense, fun and engaging for all of the players at this level. At this stage, the players begin to learn the key offensive and defensive components of the game to develop their soccer IQ. We base our teaching approach on the following defensive and offensive concepts: 

Defense: offside trap, containing, covering, shifting, observing opponents’ weak and strong side, etc.

Offense: proper decision making, getting out of pressure, passing to feet/space, shooting, movement with and without the ball, etc.

• 16-18 players 
• 10-month program
• Training 2-3 days per week 
• League Play (teams play approximately 20 games per year)
  • Fall and Spring
• 2 Tournaments 
  • 1 in the Fall and 1 in the Spring
• Player Assessments 
• Homework Assignments
• Video Analysis Classroom Sessions

The teaching of soccer fundamentals (e.g., proper touch, receiving, ball control) are taught to players during the developmental stage of training. Players learn the basics building blocks of possession soccer needed move to the Jr. Academy level.

U12 TEAMS

• 12-14 players 
• 10-month program
• Training 2 days per week 
• League Play (teams play approximately 20 games per year)
  • Fall and Spring
• 2 Tournaments 
  • 1 in the Fall and 1 in the Spring
• Player Assessments 
• Homework Assignments
• Video Analysis Classroom Sessions

• Basic ball manipulation including a variety of dribbling techniques which encourage the use of all surfaces of the foot
• Short passing techniques using the inside of the foot for maximum accuracy
• Receiving the ball using a variety of foot surfaces so the ball moves in the direction they want to play

Philipp Wank – Technical Director & Head Coach

Ivan Patiño – Director of Youth Player Development & Head Coach

Mateen Siddiq – Head Coach

Gabriel “Laki” Psallidas – Head Coach

Xavier Djiki – Assistant Coach 

Andreas Tsaousis – Goalkeeper Coach
 
* Coach Philipp Wank also serves as the Head Coach of our Men's Professional Development Teams and U15 Boys Team. Coach Ivan Patiño also serves as the Head Coach of our U12 and U9 Coed Team. 

Olympiacos DC is proud to have excellent coaches who not only have superb qualifications and hold impressive licenses and certifications, but they are passionate about delivering a results-driven European-based training curriculum. Our club develops and implements successful high-level training methods including life-kinetic, tactical knowledge, and technical skills. Our top-notch coaches are also committed to provide our players with high-level training that pushes them to perform with character, integrity, and competitiveness.

• Coach Philipp Wank holds a UEFA "B" Coaching License he obtained with Honors.

• Coach Ivan Patiño holds USSF National "Y" and USSF National "C" Coaching Licenses. Coach Ivan also holds the TOVO Institute's 7 A-Side certification.

• Coach Mateen Siddiq is a midfielder for the UPSL Men's Professional Development Team and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science.

• Coach Gabriel "Laki" Psallidas is a midfielder for the UPSL Men's Pro Development Team, played Division III soccer at Marymount University, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Sports Studies at Marymount University.

• Coach Xavier Djiki is the assistant coach of the UPSL Men's Pro Development Team. Coach Xavier holds a USSF National “D” Coaching License, and played Division III soccer at York College of Pennsylvania.

• Coach Andreas Tsaousis represented George Mason University's well-respected Division I Men's soccer program as a goalkeeper from 2018–2021.

Albert Einstein High School – 11135 Newport Mill Rd, Kensington, MD 20895

Annandale High School – 4700 Medford Dr, Annandale, VA 22003 

Mason District Park – 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAMS 

 OLYMPIACOS DC Men's Professional Development Soccer Teams' Player Fees cover the following:

• League Fees - Fall and Spring league registration fees
• Tournament Fees - Registration fees for 4 tournaments 
• Player Assessments - Players receive 2 performance assessments per calendar year
• Fitness Assessments - Players receive 2 fitness assessments per calendar year
• Classroom and Video Sessions - Video recording of training sessions, games and classroom sessions
• Equipment - Game & training soccer balls, fitness equipment, etc.
• Coaching Compensation - Including, but not limited to training sessions, and games (league and tournaments)
• Coaches Expenses - Travel, accommodation and meal expenses for coaches
• Goalkeeper Training - Number of sessions provided varies per program
• Performance Training - Number of sessions provided varies per program
• UPSL and USSF Fees - United Premier Soccer League and United States Soccer Federation
• Referee Fees - Referee fees for league games
• Insurance and Background Checks - On an annual basis
• County and Field Fees - Annual Fairfax County field fees or annual Montgomery County field fees
• Administrative Staff - Players fees to cover club staffing expenses
• Administration Costs - Social Media, website development/updates, supplies, equipment, etc.

• Specialty Training - Camps, individual and small group training (goalkeeper and/or striker training) are not included in player fees
• Player Uniform - One Home Kit (Jersey/Shorts/Socks) and one Away Jersey
• Training/Practice Gear - Two Training Kits (2 Shirts/ 2 Shorts/ 2 Pairs of Socks)
• Additional Gear - Additional game and training gear (i.e., backpacks, etc.) not included in player fees 

ACADEMY (2004, 2005-2006 AND 2007 BOYS) 

OLYMPIACOS DC Academy Player Fees cover the following:

• League Fees - Fall and Spring league registration fees
• Tournament Fees - Registration fees for 4 tournaments 
• Player Assessments - Players receive 2 performance assessments per calendar year
• Fitness Assessments - Players receive 2 fitness assessments per calendar year
• Classroom and Video Sessions - Video recording of training sessions, games and classroom sessions
• Equipment - Game & training soccer balls, fitness equipment, etc.
• Coaching Compensation - Including, but not limited to training sessions, and games (league and tournaments)
• Coaches Expenses - Travel, accommodation and meal expenses for coaches
• Goalkeeper Training - Number of sessions provided varies per program
• Performance Training - Number of sessions provided varies per program
• VYSA/MSYSA, USYSA, and USSF Fees - Registration with Virginia (and DC) Youth Soccer Association or Maryland State Youth Soccer Association, United States Youth Soccer Association, and United States Soccer Federation
• Referee Fees - Referee fees for league games
• Insurance and Background Checks - On an annual basis
• County and Field Fees - Annual Fairfax County field fees or annual Montgomery County field fees
• Administrative Staff - Players fees to cover club staffing expenses
• Administration Costs - Social Media, website development/updates, supplies, equipment, etc.

• Specialty Training - Camps, individual and small group training (goalkeeper and/or striker training) are not included in player fees
• Player Uniform - One Home Kit (Jersey/Shorts/Socks) and one Away Jersey
• Training/Practice Gear - Two Training Kits (2 Shirts/ 2 Shorts/ 2 Pairs of Socks)
• Additional Gear - Additional game and training gear (i.e., backpacks, etc.) not included in player fees 

JUNIOR ACADEMY (2008-2009 BOYS)  

OLYMPIACOS DC Junior Academy Player Fees cover the following:

• League Fees - Fall and Spring league registration fees
• Tournament Fees - Registration for 4 tournaments
• Player Assessments - Players receive 2 performance assessments per calendar year
• Fitness Assessments - Players receive 2 fitness assessments per calendar year
• Classroom and Video Sessions - Video recording of training sessions, games and classroom sessions
• Equipment - Game & training soccer balls, fitness equipment, etc.
• Coaching Compensation - Including, but not limited to training sessions, and games (league and tournaments)
• Coaches Expenses - Travel, accommodation and meal expenses for coaches
• Goalkeeper Training - Number of sessions provided varies per program
• Performance Training - Number of sessions provided varies per program
• VYSA/MSYSA, USYSA, and USSF Fees - Registration with Virginia (and DC) Youth Soccer Association or Maryland State Youth Soccer Association, United States Youth Soccer Association, and United States Soccer Federation
• Referee Fees - Referee fees for league games
• Insurance and Background Checks - On an annual basis
• County and Field Fees - Annual Fairfax County field fees or annual Montgomery County field fees
• Administrative Staff - Players fees to cover club staffing expenses
• Administration Costs - Social Media, website development/updates, supplies, equipment, etc. 

• Specialty Training - Camps, individual and small group training (goalkeeper and/or striker training) are not included in player fees
• Player Uniform - One Home Kit (Jersey/Shorts/Socks) and one Away Jersey
• Training/Practice Gear - Two Training Kits (2 Shirts/ 2 Shorts/ 2 Pairs of Socks)
• Additional Gear - Additional game and training gear (i.e., backpacks, etc.) not included in player fees

• League Fees - Fall and Spring league registration fees
• Player Assessments - Players receive 2 performance assessments per calendar year
• Fitness Assessments - Players receive 2 fitness assessments per calendar year
• Equipment - Game & training soccer balls, fitness equipment, etc.
• Coaching Compensation - Including, but not limited to training sessions, and games (league and tournaments)
• Coaches Expenses - Travel, accommodation and meal expenses for coaches
• Goalkeeper Training - Number of sessions provided varies per program
• Performance Training - Number of sessions provided varies per program
• VYSA/MSYSA, USYSA, and USSF Fees - Registration with Virginia (and DC) Youth Soccer Association or Maryland State Youth Soccer Association, United States Youth Soccer Association, and United States Soccer Federation
• Referee Fees - Referee fees for league games
• Insurance and Background Checks - On an annual basis
• County and Field Fees - Annual Fairfax County field fees or annual Montgomery County field fees
• Administrative Staff - Players fees cover club staffing expense
• Administration Costs - Social Media, website development/updates, supplies, equipment, etc.

• Specialty Training - Camps, individual and small group training (goalkeeper and/or striker training) are not included in player fees
• Player Uniform - One Home Kit (Jersey/Shorts/Socks) and one Away Jersey
• Training/Practice Gear - Two Training Kits (2 Jerseys/ 2 Shorts / 2 Pairs of Socks)
• Additional Gear - Additional game and training gear (i.e., backpacks, etc.) not included in player fees

• Equipment/Player Jersey - Jersey, game & training soccer balls, fitness equipment, etc.
• Coaching Compensation - Including, but not limited to training sessions, and games (league and tournaments)
• County and Field Fees - Annual Fairfax County field fees

• Specialty Training - Camps, individual and small group training are not included in player fees