Kourtis, Chris, Faculty, Physical Education

Mr. Chris Kourtis was born and raised in Athens, Greece. He studied Physical Education and Sports Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where earned his Bachelor's Degree in 2003, specializing in Tennis. In 2018, Mr. Kourtis was recognized by Stanford University for exceptional teaching for his dedication as an educator and a mentor.

He has been actively involved in teaching Physical Education at ACS Athens since 2009, spanning all three school levels. Currently, he is teaching High School Physical Education. During the 2020 and 2021 lockdowns, Mr. Kourtis participated in the "Home Base PE Summit," where he engaged in over 20 webinars with physical education professionals from around the world. In 2024, as part of his ongoing professional development, Mr. Kourtis attended the 4th World Tennis Conference hosted by the GPTCA/Segal Institute and supported by the ATP. Mr. Kourtis is a member of the American Coaching Academy, where he is actively engaging in professional development and accessing valuable resources. Besides his teaching background, Mr. Kourtis, is a certified lifeguard, a (Level D) wall climbing operator/supervisor and has successfully completed the Emergency First Response Course that follows current guidelines for emergency patient care. Mr. Chris Kourtis has been coaching tennis since 2001 and joined the ACS Athens Tennis Academy coaching team in 2007. He also serves as the coach of the ACS Athens Middle School Tennis team.

Mr. Kourtis' teaching philosophy centers on empowering students through positive reinforcement and a Growth Mindset, guiding them to achieve their personal goals and demonstrate continuous growth. His approach is grounded in mutual respect and an appreciation for individual differences and skill sets. He firmly believes that with teamwork and cooperation, every student can thrive in Physical Education.

email: kourtisc@acs.gr