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Just for Kicks: Soccer, Coaching, and Taekwondo with Chris Megaloudis
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- A Black Belt Way of Life
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- Sep 25, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 3432
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Summary
Born and raised in Queens, New York, Chris Megaloudis has lived every side of the world’s game. Growing up in a soccer family, alongside his older brother Mike, the sport was a way of life in the Megaloudis household. His father, Mike Sr., served as his first coach and set the foundation for Chris to follow his own passion for the game. From playing on the streets of Astoria to competing in arenas around the world, Chris chased inspiration from legends like Ronaldo Nazário. The posters on his wall became fuel for a dream that turned into reality. He worked his way through local clubs, into Major League Soccer with the New York Red Bulls , and onto the international stage with the Puerto Rican National Soccer Team . Today, Chris has transitioned into a successful coaching career. He is a professional coach with the Long Island Rough Riders of USL Division 2 and also coaches at the collegiate level with the Molloy University Men’s Soccer Team . Beyond the professional ranks, he continues to dedicate himself to youth development, previously with the Auburndale Soccer Club and now with the Massapequa Soccer Club . For Chris, coaching is about more than training athletes. It is about teaching the game the right way, educating parents, and instilling the same love and passion that shaped his own journey. His mission is to give back to the sport that gave him everything and to help the next generation of players chase their dreams. Head Coach Chris Megaloudis - https://www.instagram.com/chrismega23/ Molloy Mens Soccer - https://molloylions.com/sports/mens-soccer Long Island Rough Riders - https://liroughriders.com Auburndale Soccer Club - https://www.auburndalesoccerclub.org Massapequa S…