Position
Head Coach - FIRST XI 2007 GIRLS
Certifications and Licensing
- USSF “A” National License
- Personal Accomplishments
- ISSA HOF (Hall of Fame) Inductee Class of 2025
Playing Experience
- Youth & Amateur
- Chicago Kickers SC – Multiple League and State Championships
- Senn High School – City Champions, State Final Four
- Apollo FC (Metropolitan Soccer League) – Multiple Indoor & Outdoor League Titles
- RWB Adria (National League) – League and State Championships
- Selected for numerous Metro and National League All-Star teams
- Consistently ranked as the top scorer in both Metro and National League play
- Semi-Professional (4 Years)
- Chicago Power FC
- New York Atlas FC – State & Regional Champions
- Greek American FC (NY) – State & Regional Champions
- Professional (15 Years in Greece)
- Panathinaikos FC – Greek Super League Champions & Greek Cup Winners
- Doxa Virona FC – 75 Professional Appearances
- Atromitos FC – 150 Professional Appearances
- Panegialios FC – 200 Professional Appearances
coaching Experience
Coaching Career (Director of Coaching & Head Coach)
Chris transitioned seamlessly from player to coach, dedicating over two decades to youth soccer development in the United States.
- Chicago Freedom FC – 2 Years
- Darien Dynamo FC – 7 Years, multiple youth showcase championships
- United Soccer Academy – 3 Years, multiple league and showcase titles
- Oak Brook SC – 10 Years, numerous league, state, and showcase honors
- Wizard Oak Brook FC – 3 Years
- Highlight Achievement: U14 Boys Presidents Cup – US National Champions
Bio
Born in Greece, Chris Karabatsis immigrated to the United States at the age of nine, settling in Chicago. From a young age, his passion and talent for soccer were evident, and he quickly rose through the ranks of local and national competition. Chris attended Senn High School, where he played a pivotal role in leading the team to a City Championship and a place in the Illinois State Final Four. He continued his playing career at Aurora University, where he made an immediate impact—breaking multiple school scoring records in just one season.