Date: Saturday, 05/16/2025
Time: 17:00 – 17:30
Venue: Amphitheatre “G. Papadriellis”
Book presentations
Lisa Pike Masteralexis, Mary A. Hums
Sports Management: Principles and Applications
Edited for the Greek Edition by: Georgia Yfantidou
Konstandaras Publications
Description:
This book, Sport Management: Principles and Applications, aspires to serve as a comprehensive and contemporary academic textbook that combines theoretical foundations with practical application, covering almost the full spectrum of key dimensions of sport management.
Its structure follows a progressive approach, moving from the fundamentals of management and the core principles of management, marketing, financial analysis, law, and ethics, to more specialized applications in amateur and professional sport, facility and event management, eSports, sponsorship, sport broadcasting, data analytics, and the sports product industry.
A key strength of the book lies in its multidisciplinary perspective and the contribution of distinguished scholars and industry professionals, who bring together both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The book goes beyond the mere presentation of concepts, aiming to highlight the contemporary challenges of sport management, including the globalization of sport, digital transformation, crisis management, issues of ethics and social responsibility, and the role of sport as a driver of sustainable development and quality of life.
The book will be introduced by Georgios Pingos, Head of the Directorate of Sport for All, Promotion, Sports Development, Scientific Support and International Relations at the General Secretariat of Sports.
Date: Friday, 05/15/2025
Time: 14:30 – 15:00
Venue: Amphitheatre “G. Papadriellis”
Volleyball Coaching
Giannakopoulos Anestis, Kasabalis Athanasios
Disigma Publications.
Description:
Volleyball is more than just a sport; it is a dynamic art of collaboration, strategy, and mental alertness.
The book Volleyball Coaching offers a modern, scientifically grounded, and pedagogically inspired approach to coaching the sport, covering all critical areas: technique, tactics, physical conditioning, psychology, performance analysis, and program design.
Addressed to coaches at all levels, students of sports science, and all those who are passionate about volleyball, the book combines theory and practice, placing emphasis on the holistic development of the athlete and the cultivation of a competitive mindset. Enriched with numerous examples, diagrams, and coaching models, it serves as a valuable guide for everyday coaching practice, as well as a tool for long-term planning and development.
A valuable resource for those who believe that training is a continuous pursuit of balance between knowledge, inspiration, and constant improvement.
Date: Sunday, 05/17/2026
Time: 14:00 – 14:30
Venue: Amphitheatre “G. Papadriellis”
Bat-and-Ball Sports and Physical Recreation
Chorafas Dionysis, Astrapellos Konstantinos
Disigma Publications.
Description:
This book focuses on the recreational dimension of bat-and-ball sports. It aims to fill a gap in Greek sports literature regarding the distinctive role of bat-and-ball sports as leading recreational activities. It seeks to provide basic guidelines for physical education teachers and coaches who wish to plan, develop, teach, and introduce teams and competitions in bat-and-ball sports, while also promoting the popularity of a recreational activity that appeals to a wide range of participants.
The book includes references to:
- definitions of recreation and sport recreation,
- bat-and-ball sports as a form of recreational activity,
- key elements related to how bat-and-ball sports are played (playing field, equipment, basic rules, terminology, and differences),
- the teaching and learning of fundamental techniques and tactics used in bat-and-ball sports,
- essential safety measures for the organization of programs and competitions,
- the settings and methods through which opportunities can be created for the development and promotion of recreational bat-and-ball sports programs.
Date: Sunday, 05/17/2026
Time: 10:30 – 11:00
Venue: Small Ampitheatre
