SJEB FC is pleased to announce Christos Economopoulos as the newly appointed Technical Director for SJEB FC Colonial. Christos is a dedicated, enthusiastic, and motivated soccer professional, boasts over 18 years of experience in player development, team management, and club advancement to achieve their strategic objectives.
Christos joined SJEB FC in 2020, following a six-year tenure at Ocean City Nor’ Easters, where he served as assistant coach and director of operations. His coaching career commenced in 2007 at Knocknacarra FC in Galway, Ireland, concurrently with his employment with The Football Association of Ireland (FAI).
He earned a National Certificate in Exercise and Fitness from the University of Limerick, Ireland, and has since acquired additional professional qualifications in Sports Therapy and Science. Furthermore, Christos holds coaching badges from UEFA, the FAI, and US Soccer C License.
With dual Greek and Irish heritage, Christos exemplifies the growing potential within SJEB FC and signifies the increasing professionalism within the club. His expertise ensures that players and teams receive exemplary care, guidance, and knowledge to elevate their performance.
"This is an exciting project, and I look forward to observing the growth of players and teams within the Academy, developing them both personally and athletically. Our goal is to cultivate future stars for the Club and to foster alumni who will serve as future ambassadors for SJEB FC," stated Christos.
Christos has coached the following SJEB teams into the NJ number 1 rankings and the top 10 in the nation.
2013 GIRLS / 2015 GIRLS / 2017 GIRLS
Team achievements:
Girls Academy East Coast Showcase
Jeff Cup
WAGS
SUPER COPA (TEXAS) - FINALIST
NJ STATE CUP (NATIONAL SERIES) 2024
NJ STATE CUP (NATIONAL SERIES) 2024
EDP WINTER CLASSIC
EDP Spring Classic
EDP Summer Classic
Central Jersey Invitational
EDP Summer Sizzler
EDP Cup Fall
FC Europa Turf Cup
FC Delco Players Cup
Penn Fusion Summer Classic
Spirit United Kickoff Classic
Mount Laurel Columbus Day Tournament
Cinnaminson Annual Thanksgiving Tournament
Washington Twp Easter Classic
Marlton Surf Labour Day Tournament
USYS EDP LEAGUES 2024
EDP League 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
OCEAN CITY NOR'EASTERS 2013 - 2016 & 2018 - 2020
2013 - USL 2 / PDL - MID ATLANTIC 1st - NATIONAL SEMI FINALIST
USL PDL Eastern Conference Champions
US OPEN CUP 3rd Round
2016 - USL 2 / PDL - MID ATLANTIC 2nd - NATIONAL SEMI FINALIST
USL PDL Eastern Conference Champions
2018 - US OPEN CUP 3rd Round
CHRISTOS ECONOMOPOULOS
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
