High-level basketball coach and technical director with experience across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Worked with national teams, federation development programs and FIBA competitions. Focus on decision-making and coaching cybernetics.
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Ioannis Diamantakos | Basketball Development in Azerbaijan – EOK Web Radio
🎙️ Basketball, Development & New Challenges | ΑΜΕΣΟ REPLAY
On October 20, 2026, I had the pleasure of joining sports journalists Menelaos Sevastiadis and Giannis Lampiris on “ΑΜΕΣΟ REPLAY”, broadcast by the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) Web Radio.
During our conversation, we discussed my new role as Head Coach of the Azerbaijan Women’s National Basketball Team and Technical Director of the Women’s National Teams, the challenges and opportunities of developing women’s basketball, and the importance of coaching education, youth development, and long-term planning.
Basketball development goes beyond results. It is about creating opportunities, investing in people, and building sustainable structures for future generations.
My sincere thanks to Menelaos Sevastiadis and Giannis Lampiris for their kind invitation, warm hospitality, and engaging discussion, as well as to the Hellenic Basketball Federation for hosting the conversation.
🎧 Full Interview | 20 minutes | Language: Greek
📅 Originally broadcast: October 20, 2026📻 Program: ΑΜΕΣΟ REPLAY – EOK Web Radio
Also available on:
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Ioannis DiamantakosHead Coach – Azerbaijan Women’s National Basketball TeamTechnical Director – Women’s National TeamsFounder & CEO – NOSTOS High Performance Basketball Ecosystem
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23 Oct 2026
Ioannis Diamantakos | EOK Web Radio – ΑΜΕΣΟ REPLAY | Basketball Development in Azerbaijan
🎙️ NOSTOS Dialogues | Special Edition – EOK Web Radio
On October 20, 2026, Ioannis Diamantakos, Head Coach of the Azerbaijan Women's National Basketball Team and Technical Director of the Women's National Teams, joined journalists Menelaos Sevastiadis and Giannis Lampiris on “ΑΜΕΣΟ REPLAY”, broadcast by the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) Web Radio.
The conversation explores basketball development in Azerbaijan, the challenges and opportunities of women's basketball, coaching philosophy, youth development, and the importance of building sustainable basketball programs.
Special thanks to Menelaos Sevastiadis, Giannis Lampiris, and EOK Web Radio for their invitation and hospitality.
🎧 Full Interview | 20 minutes | Language: Greek
Originally broadcast on EOK Web Radio on October 20, 2026.
Republished as a special edition of NOSTOS Dialogues.
▶️ Also available on YouTube:
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20 Oct 2026
Basketball Through My Eyes
Every country, every team, and every player I have worked with has taught me something.
In this excerpt from my recent interview, I share a glimpse of my coaching journey — a journey through basketball, different cultures, and experiences that continue to shape me as a coach and as a person.
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6 Sept 2026
NOSTOS Dialogues | In Dialogue with Coach Daniel Sokolovsky
🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of NOSTOS DIALOGUES, bringing together voices, experiences and perspectives from across the international basketball community.
In this episode, Azi Mac-Dangosu, Head of Media & Communications at NOSTOS, welcomes Coach Daniel Sokolovsky, Assistant Coach with the Cleveland Charge in the NBA G League and Assistant Coach with the New Zealand Men’s National Team.
Drawing on his international basketball journey across different countries, leagues and basketball cultures, Coach Sokolovsky shares his experiences and perspectives on coaching, player development, leadership, high-performance environments and the demands of the modern game.
Through NOSTOS DIALOGUES, coaches, players and basketball professionals from around the world come together to share their knowledge, experiences and different perspectives on the game.
Insights. Experiences. Perspectives.
The Game. Beyond Borders.
A podcast by NOSTOS High Performance Basketball Ecosystem.
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31 Aug 2026
NOSTOS Dialogues | In Dialogue with Coach Linos Gavriil
Welcome to the inaugural episode of NOSTOS DIALOGUES, a new series bringing together voices, experiences and perspectives from across the international basketball community.
In Episode 01, Azi Mac-Dangosu, Head of Media & Communications at NOSTOS, welcomes accomplished international Head Coach Linos Gavriel for an open and insightful conversation about basketball, coaching, leadership and the experiences behind a successful career across different countries and basketball cultures.
Coach Linos shares his perspective from years of international coaching experience, reflecting on the game, the challenges of coaching in different environments, leadership, professional growth and the lessons that basketball teaches beyond the court.
Through NOSTOS DIALOGUES, coaches, players and professionals from around the world come together to share their knowledge, experiences and different perspectives on the game.
Insights. Experiences. Perspectives. The Game Beyond Borders.
A podcast by NOSTOS High Performance Basketball Ecosystem.
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