STRIPES
PROFILE
Athletic Development
Strengthen Confidence
Cultivate Solid Values
STRIPES Football Academy was founded in 2013 with the goal of creating a safe, structured, and educational environment where children can grow through football. Today, more than 250 children train in our facilities under the guidance of experienced coaches and specialised staff. Our mission is to promote athletic development, strengthen confidence, and cultivate solid values.
At STRIPES, training begins with character. We focus on values such as respect, teamwork, discipline, and personal improvement.
Our motto, STRIPES for Life, reflects our belief that football is a tool through which a child learns how to behave, cooperate, and evolve as a person.
Our philosophy is summarised in the word STRIPES:
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Our Sports Facilities
The academy operates modern facilities at Central Park Futsal Fields, designed exclusively for youth and developmental football. The grounds include pitches of various dimensions, from 5vs5 to 11vs11, allowing children to train under real game conditions according to their age and level. All areas are safe, organised, and continuously supervised by coaches and staff.
Our Achievements
With consistency and a well-defined plan, STRIPES has achieved significant milestones:
U14 Championship in 2023
First place at the England Cup at Manchester (2023)
Consistent presence and top placements in national tournaments
Players progressing to professional clubs, including PAOK U17 and Aris Limassol
Children who struggled with obesity, stress, low confidence, or even depression have transformed through our program
Organisation of the ANT1 Soccer Tournament 2025, hosting 143 teams
Charity initiatives such as “Mora Thavmata” and visits to Makario Hospital
Technical Director
Koullis Mitsingas
Koullis Mitsingas is the heart of the academy. A former international defender, he has played for top Cypriot teams including APOEL, Omonia, AEL, and Apollon Limassol, as well as the Cyprus National Team.
With extensive experience and deep knowledge of the game, Koullis brings discipline, passion, and elite methodology to STRIPES. He personally monitors all training groups, works closely with coaches, and ensures that every child evolves both athletically and psychologically. For him, football is education for life.
Consultant
Dr. Christos Anagnostopoulos
STRIPES collaborates with Dr. Christos Anagnostopoulos, an internationally recognised expert in sport governance and social responsibility. His role is to guide the academy in operating with the highest professional standards and supporting its long-term development.
Dr. Anagnostopoulos is founder and chairholder of the UNESCO Chair on Governance and Social Responsibility in Sport and a core member of UNESCO’s Fit for Life network. He teaches at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar and collaborates with universities in Norway and Canada.
With more than 140 scientific publications, editorial roles in leading sport management journals, and research projects exceeding 3 million USD, he brings global knowledge and experience to STRIPES.
He has worked with organisations such as Generation Amazing, the Cyprus Sport Organization, SIGA, the European Union Delegation to Qatar, and UNESCO offices. His guidance strengthens STRIPES in areas of governance, athlete development, and professional growth.
Our Team
CHRISTINA
ANDREOU
Coach Ages 3-8
ALEXIS
PITTAS
Coach Ages 6-12
SAVVAS
HADJICLEANTHOUS
Coach Ages 6-12
ANDREAS
GLYKIS
Coach Ages 6-12
ELYSSEOS
SAVVA
Coach Ages 6-10
GIANNIS
SOFRONIOU
Coach Ages 3-8
MARIOS
GLYKIS
Coach Ages 7-11
Code of Behaviour
The STRIPES Code of Behaviour sets the foundation for a:
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Children learn to respect the space, coaches, teammates, and opponents. We encourage: effort, cooperation, discipline, and responsibility both on and off the pitch. Parents participate positively, supporting the process without interfering with the coaches’ work. The Code prohibits violence, shouting, and negative behaviour, and promotes the health and safety of all. It is a fundamental part of our philosophy and is applied in every activity.
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“STRIPES for Life” expresses how we see football: as a life experience that builds character, instils values, and shapes identities. Our goal is for every child to gain something more than football — to develop skills, discipline, and self-awareness.