Dr. Kostas Karadakis MeettHEFaculty

My name is Kostas Karadakis, I received myPhDfromtheUniversityofFloridain 2012focusingonSportManagementand Quality of Life. I was born and raised in Canada, my parents immigrated from Greece. I am fairly active, I try to walk or exercise everyday, I believe in taking care of yourself holistically, but still want to find balance in all parts of life. I like to play video games, watch anime, travel, and eat. I spend most summers in Greece andinCanada, andItrytotravel everychanceIget.Ihavebeendescribed as structured, and self-aware, and try to stayflexiblewhereIcan.

What/who inspires me the most?

A few things here, my two advisors Dr. KarlisandDr.Kaplanidouaretwoofmy biggest inspirations and are the reason why I was able to pursue a career in academics.ThenIwouldsaymyparents for knowing their life story, their challenges, having moved to Canada without even knowing anyone or speaking English. They instilled a work ethic and loyalty in me that I try to incorporate in all aspects of my life. They also showed courage in how they approachedlife,soItrytoreplicatethat whereIcan.