Team

Coach Fatih Özmen

Fatih Özmen is an accomplished Sports Director and Coach with over two decades of experience in sailing and sports management. Currently serving as the Program Director and Head Coach at Lakewood Yacht Club, he has previously held prestigious roles, including Turkish Team Deputy Chef de Mission for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and Sports Director at the Turkish Sailing Federation. Under his leadership, the Turkish sailing team achieved its most successful Olympic results, with top 10 finishes in multiple categories and numerous world and European championship titles.

Throughout his career, Özmen has demonstrated exceptional skills in strategic sports management, high-performance coaching, and event coordination. His commitment to excellence and talent development has led to significant achievements, including numerous youth championships and top finishes in world and European championships. Özmen holds a BA in Physical Education from Marmara University