Get to know our people! Learn Snowboarding with specialized teachers, with the most modern methods, in group & private lessons.
_our instructors
Manolis Katsarakis
Manolis is a Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science graduate and recognized snowboard instructor from the Greek and Austrian federations. He became a member of the explosivo family in 2009 and his love for the mountain led him to the idea of creating a school that would aim to transfer his knowledge, quality learning, respect and passion for snowboarding to our little friends.
He is responsible for the proper functioning of the school, as well as the holistic education of the teachers depending on the needs of the age groups.
Marios Chatzikas
Born in Thessaloniki, he came in contact with ski resorts in northern Greece at the age of 17. The germ spread rapidly and the following year he worked as an escort on winter tours where he was trying to learn to snowboard. In 2007 and additionally in 2016, he visited OESV for obtaining a Snowboard instructor diploma. He is a member of our team since 2007.
Marios Chatzikas
Born in Thessaloniki, he came in contact with ski resorts in northern Greece at the age of 17. The germ spread rapidly and the following year he worked as an escort on winter tours where he was trying to learn to snowboard. In 2007 and additionally in 2016, he visited OESV for obtaining a Snowboard instructor diploma. He is a member of our team since 2007.
Konstantina Kechagioglou
Konstantina is an Instructor at the academy where she herself was a student. A graduate of tourism studies, with a deep love for the mountains and skiing, something that prompted her to start skiing at the age of 6. At 12, she tried snowboarding for the first time – and has never parted with it since. In 2025, she joined our team with the aim of transmitting to her students not only the technique, but also the passion she feels for the sport. As a former student, she knows firsthand the importance of proper guidance and a supportive atmosphere, something she makes sure to offer in every lesson.
She especially loves the contact with children and draws inspiration from their progress and enthusiasm. For Konstantina, snowboarding is more than a sport – it is a way of life as it offers her a sense of freedom and a deep connection with nature and the mountains.
Konstantinos Iliopoulos
Konstantinos was born in 2001 and is a graduate of the School of Physical Education and Sports Science (SEFAA), with a first specialization in Winter Sports and a secondary specialization in Sports Management. His relationship with snowboarding began at the age of 18, when he first found himself on a board and since then, his passion for the mountain and the snow has become an integral part of his life.
He has been a member of our team since 2025, offering snowboard lessons with energy, patience and genuine enthusiasm. He creates a safe and fun learning environment, helping children develop technically and love the mountain, as he loved it himself.
Konstantinos Iliopoulos
Konstantinos was born in 2001 and is a graduate of the School of Physical Education and Sports Science (SEFAA), with a first specialization in Winter Sports and a secondary specialization in Sports Management. His relationship with snowboarding began at the age of 18, when he first found himself on a board and since then, his passion for the mountain and the snow has become an integral part of his life.
He has been a member of our team since 2025, offering snowboard lessons with energy, patience and genuine enthusiasm. He creates a safe and fun learning environment, helping children develop technically and love the mountain, as he loved it himself.
