Career
Born in Peponia, Serres, Katsavakis began playing football as a defender for local Alpha Ethniki side Panserraikos F.C. He finished his career with Korinthos F.C. in 1982. After he retired from playing, Katsavakis became a football coach.
He was appointed manager by Edessaikos F.C. in 1992. He managed several Greek clubs over the following years, including Veria F.C., Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society Giannina F.C., Panionios F.C., Paniliakos F.C., Olympiakos Volos F.C., Panserraikos F.C., Aris Thessaloniki F.C., Levadiakos F.C., Apollon Kalamarias F.C., Iraklis Thessaloniki F.C. and Doxa Drama.
He also managed Cypriot side AEK Larnaca.