Kari Ukkonen

Kari Ukkonen is the current head of coach education at the Football Association of Finland. Kari previously served as the head coach of FC TPS from 2004 to 2006, and as a national team coach for the Finnish youth teams from 1998 to 2003. As a player, they had a successful career from 1981 to 1996.

Kari Ukkonen has a long list of educational accomplishments. Kari has a BBA from the European University, a professional leadership diploma from Leadership, and a UEFA Pro License from the Football Association of Finland. Kari also holds a coach diploma trainer-coach from Koninklijke Belgische Voetbalbond and has completed training with the Federation Francaise de Football. Kari Ukkonen has also been educated in international education from 2010-2018.

They work with Joni Ruuskanen - Head of Football Fitness, Taneli Sopanen - Head of Member Services, and Marianne Miettinen - Head of Performance. Their manager is Ari Lahti, President.