Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Additional Information
Hobbies
Timeline
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MARINA GEORGIOU

MARINA GEORGIOU

Gqeberha

Summary

I am a passionate and driven sports professional with growing experience in coaching, sports management, and athlete care. With a strong foundation in leadership, strategic planning, and athlete support, I bring energy and commitment to every environment I work in. As both a coach and qualified sports massage therapist, I understand what it takes to develop, motivate, and care for athletes-on and off the field. I am focused on continuous growth and delivering meaningful impact through sport.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Swimming Coach

Bay Eagle Aquatic Swim Centre
01.2024 - Current

Hockey coach and Physical Education Teacher

St Dominics Priory
01.2024 - Current
  • Led the U9A team to an unbeaten season in 2024, reflecting consistent growth, strong teamwork, and a positive coaching approach

Hockey coach

Little Shamrocks Hockey Academy
01.2025 - Current

Hockey coach

Stick Warriors Academy
01.2024 - 01.2024

Swimming Coach

St George's Preparatory School
01.2023 - 01.2024

2nd Team Hockey coach

Woodridge College
01.2023 - 01.2023

1st Team Girls hockey manager

Woodridge college
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • The team achieved 2nd place overall at the Balgotex Sport Fairmont Easter Tournament, marking a successful and rewarding tour

Sports Massage Therapist

Self Employed
09.2024 - Current
  • Completed over 60 hours of hands-on massage therapy.


  • Provided massage therapy to members of the Eastern Province Women’s Rugby Team.


  • Worked with swimmers from Infinity Swimming Club and Bay Eagles Aquatics in Gqeberha.


  • Treated a range of active individuals, including close friends and family, to develop a well-rounded skill set.


  • Provided treatment to a variety of athletes, focusing on recovery, injury prevention, and performance maintenance.

Education

Course - Sports Massage Therapy

HFPA
01.2024

Diploma - Sports Management

Varsity college
01.2022

Skills

  • Effective team leadership
  • Therapeutic conditioning techniques
  • Effective time management
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Engaged mindset
  • Responsive to new challenges
  • Understanding of safety protocols
  • Strategic decision making
  • Effective team collaboration

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)

Certification

  • Life-guard in the Surf Certificate / Lifesaving South Africa / ILS – International lifesaving 2017


  • Sport Strapping Certificate / HFPA, Gqeberha 2024


  • Basic First Aid Level 1 / Qualixa Training Centre, Gqeberha Expires 2026


  • Learn to Swim Qualification/ Accredited by Swimming South Africa, Gqeberha. In process

Additional Information

letters of recommendation are currently being prepared and can be provided upon request. Additional references are available on request.

Hobbies

  • Staying active through swimming, running, gym training, and recreational sport, including life saving
  • Watching and analysing various sports, including rugby, hockey, athletics, and swimming
  • Exploring coaching methods and athlete development strategies
  • Reading about sports science, recovery, and injury prevention

Timeline

Hockey coach

Little Shamrocks Hockey Academy
01.2025 - Current

Sports Massage Therapist

Self Employed
09.2024 - Current

Swimming Coach

Bay Eagle Aquatic Swim Centre
01.2024 - Current

Hockey coach and Physical Education Teacher

St Dominics Priory
01.2024 - Current

Hockey coach

Stick Warriors Academy
01.2024 - 01.2024

Swimming Coach

St George's Preparatory School
01.2023 - 01.2024

2nd Team Hockey coach

Woodridge College
01.2023 - 01.2023

1st Team Girls hockey manager

Woodridge college
01.2023 - 01.2023

Diploma - Sports Management

Varsity college

Course - Sports Massage Therapy

HFPA
MARINA GEORGIOU