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GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E15)Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another great show. Giovanni opens the show regarding his attending at the Project Goal Gala held at Centreville Bank Stadium, home of Rhode Island FC in Pawtucket RI.This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Brett Johnson, the driving force behind Rhode Island FC and the Tidewater Landing project in Pawtucket, RI, "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson where he talks about the importance of the half time talk, "News and Analysis" is with Giovanni...
2025-06-111h 25GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E14)Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another great show. Today's opening is an abbreviated one since "Conversation with the Coach" is an extensive and important segment.This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Erik Eisenhut, Founder of the United Goalkeeping Alliance and the conversation focuses on "What does the ideal goalkeeping culture look like within a soccer club?", "Coaches Corner" features Geno Auriemma discussing how success happens, "News and Analysis" is with Giovanni Pacini, and in the Euro Soccer Report...
2025-06-041h 28GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E13)Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience expressing thanks for all the kind messages regarding the show's 200th episode. Season 12 is winding down, but folks can then look forward to "The Best of the GP Soccer Podcast" during the summer months!This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Marcus Wood, the highly successful Head Women's Soccer Coach at Dallas Baptist University, "Coaches Corner" features a segment on "playing without fear", "News and Analysis" is with Giovanni Pacini, and in the Euro Soccer Report...
2025-05-281h 29GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E12)Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to the 200th episode of the show! This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is the second part of the conversation with Jason Carney, the author of the book- "US Grassroots Soccer: Great on Paper, Shit on Grass", "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson and the topic is- "Rotating Positions for Your Players", "News and Analysis" is with Giovanni Pacini, and in the Euro Soccer Report, host Ralph Ferrigno discusses the penultimate weekend of soccer in the UK. In the fin...
2025-05-211h 28GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E11)Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with a sincere thanks for the kind feedback he received on recent episodes.This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Jason Carney, the author of the book- "US Grassroots Soccer: Great on Paper, Shit on Grass", "Coaches Corner" features TJ Kostecky and Len Bilas where the topic will be- "Improving Field Vision and Decision Making", "News and Analysis" is with Giovanni Pacini, and in the Euro Soccer Report, host Ralph Ferrigno is on a brief hiatus, bu...
2025-05-141h 20GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E10)Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with a reminder that folks can connect via the "Text the Show" icon on the show notes and that the GP Soccer Podcast is a now a member of the Sports History Network. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Don Whitaker, Founder and Director of the newly launched New England Force Soccer Club, "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson discussing the effective use of warm ups, "News and Analysis" is with Giovanni Pacini, and in the Euro Soccer R...
2025-05-071h 33GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E9)Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another jam-packed show! This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Kylie Roberts, Communications Director for the New England Revolution, "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson discussing non-verbal communication, "News and Analysis" is with Giovanni Pacini, and in the Euro Soccer Report, host Ralph Ferrigno will talk about "A Welsh Tale". In the final block, the "American Soccer Revolution" features the second part of what things parents need to keep in mind when selecting a soccer clu...
2025-04-301h 17GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E8)Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another jam-packed show! This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Servi Barrientos, Director of Media Partnerships for the NWSL, "Coaches Corner" features Giovanni Pacini discussing the "Four Phases of the Game", "News and Analysis" is with Giovanni Pacini, and in the Euro Soccer Report, host Ralph Ferrigno will talk about parity in the English Premiere League. In the final block, the "American Soccer Revolution" features things parents need to keep in mind when selecting...
2025-04-231h 19GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E7)Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another jam-packed show! This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Darius Shirzadi, Founder and Director of Project Goal in RI, "Coaches Corner" features Don Norton where the topic is- "10 Tips For An Effective Training Session", "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini, and in the Euro Soccer Report, host Ralph Ferrigno will talk about fan culture. In the final block, the "American Soccer Revolution" features ineffective training methods still used today.The GP Socce...
2025-04-161h 23GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E6)Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another jam-packed show!This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Christina Maciel, ODP Director for Soccer Rhode Island, "Coaches Corner" features Geno Auriemma discussing player body language, "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini, and in the Euro Soccer Report, host Ralph Ferrigno will talk about the April run for clubs across Europe. In the final block, the "American Soccer Revolution" features a clip from "Unfiltered Soccer" about changes that need to be made in the A...
2025-04-091h 36GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E5)Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another jam-packed show!This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Ryan Hodgson, Founder and Director of the Pre-College Development Academy, "Coaches Corner" features Frank Martin talking about behavior in youth sports, "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini, and in the Euro Soccer Report, host Ralph Ferrigno will talk about the changing role of the football manager. In the final block, the "American Soccer Revolution" features suggestions on how to lower the cost of youth...
2025-04-021h 32GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E4)Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another jam-packed show!This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Daniel Smee, Head Men's Soccer Coach at University of Charleston in WV, "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson where the topic is- "Planning your coaching points in advance.", "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini with news from The Athletic, and in the Euro Soccer Report, host Ralph Ferrigno and will talk about Scotland Manager Steve Clark. In the final block, the "American Soccer Revo...
2025-03-261h 21GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E3)Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide to yet another jam-packed show!This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Brad Knighton, the New England Revolution II Goalkeeper Coach, "Coaches Corner" features Giovanni Pacini discussing integrating the goalkeeper in a team training session, "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini discussing the NFHS new rule changes, and in the Euro Soccer Report, host Ralph Ferrigno and will talk about Thomas Tuchel and his style of coaching. In the final block, the "American Soccer Revolution"...
2025-03-191h 34GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S12 E2)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another terrific show that educates, informs and entertains! This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Mike Skelton, Associate Head Coach at the University of Vermont, "Coaches Corner" features Arsene Wenger (Courtesy of the Futbal Factory) speaking about the importance of technical training. "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini discussing FIFA's plans for a half time show for the 2026 Final, and Euro Soccer Report segment host Ralph Ferrigno and will talk about the p...
2025-03-121h 26GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Season 12 Kick Off Show!Send us a textWelcome to the Season 12 Kick Off show of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another exciting season of soccer conversation! This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with John Barata, coach of the MIAA State Championship winning Oliver Ames HS; their third in a row! "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson where he talks about integrating new soccer coaching habits into your routine. "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini's discussing possible rule changes, and Ralph Ferrigno returns for Season 12 and will share C...
2025-03-051h 29GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast Season 11 Finale!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast Season 11 Finale! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his terrific worldwide audience to the final episode of Season 11! In the opening block, Giovanni gets nostalgic about his path toward becoming a broadcaster, the accolades the show enjoys, and an overview of the season. Today's show will be a "best of" featuring key conversations, and a popular "Coaches Corner".This week's "Conversation with the Coach" will feature back-to-back conversations with Amir Lowery and Senator Barry Finegold discussing the pay to play system here in the US...
2024-12-181h 49GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S11 E15)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his terrific worldwide audience to another great show! In the opening block, Giovanni talks about the town soccer model for player development, per a Boston Globe article, asks the question- "Does Boston really need two soccer stadiums?", shares feedback from last week's interview with Senator Barry Finegold about legislating pay to play, and shares the efforts about Street FC.This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Keith Tozer where all things futsal is discussed. "Coaches Corner" will feature...
2024-12-111h 22GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S11 E14)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his terrific worldwide audience to another great show! In the opening block, Giovanni talks about the potential name change of the NWSL Boston franchise BOS Nation, the 2024 Philanthropy Guide of New England Gives, and the story of a Serie A player collapsing on the field. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with MA State Senator Barry Finegold where the topic is legislating pay to play youth sports. "Coaches Corner" will feature advice from Bill Steffen with the topic b...
2024-12-041h 14GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S11 E13)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his terrific worldwide audience to another great show! In the opening block, Giovanni talks about the local high school soccer tournament, vents about Southampton's building out of the back versus Liverpool and congratulates Orlando for winning the NWSL championship. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" features Valerio Rocca, a high-ranking coaching professional in Canada. "Coaches Corner" will feature advice from Don Norton on the 10 tips for an effective training session. News and Analysis will feature Giovanni Pacini reporting on t...
2024-11-271h 27GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S11 E12)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his terrific worldwide audience to another great show! In the opening block, Giovanni talks about the reach of the show, summation of his soccer season, and the WBZ TV segment on pay to play. Finally, Giovanni teases an announcement in the American Soccer Revolution block of the show. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" features the second of a two-part interview with Tom Shields, Technical Director of STA in New Jersey. Coaches Corner" will feature advice from Paul Robinson on...
2024-11-201h 22GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S11 E11)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his terrific worldwide audience to another great show! In the opening block, Giovanni talks about the current parity in the EPL, the Netflix documentary entitled- "It's All Over. The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football", and the high school soccer tournament. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" features the first of a two-part interview with Tom Shields, Technical Director of STA in New Jersey. Coaches Corner" will feature advice from Paul Robinson on rotating positions. News and Analysis will feature Gi...
2024-11-131h 16GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S11 E10)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide to another great show! In the opening block, Giovanni talks about the BOS Nation FC change the name effort, answers a FB post on the value of a US Soccer coaching licenses, and teases on a piece on the American Soccer Revolution in the last block.This week's "Conversation with the Coach" features an interview with John O'Sullivan, Founder of the "Changing the Game Project" and co-author of his new book- "The Champion Sports Parent ". Coaches Corner"...
2024-11-061h 24GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S11 E9)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience stumbling over the Boston NWSL franchise's new name BOS Nation FC. Today's opening features the latest issue regarding birth year and calendar year registration of youth players, sponsorship of youth and club soccer via the deep pockets of millionaires and billionaires, and a shout out to a local high school team which has only allowed three goals all season!This week's "Conversation with the Coach" features an interview with Amir Lowery, Founder and CEO of the...
2024-10-301h 26GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S11 E8)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with an overview of today's show which is jam packed! This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is a replay of an interview with Anson Dorrance, the Head Womens Soccer Coach at the University of North Carolina. Coach Dorrance is retiring after 45 years at UNC. "Coaches Corner" will feature the third installment of vision training with TJ Kostecky. News and Analysis will feature Giovanni Pacini discussing the disastrous roll out of Boston's NWSL team's new name, and R...
2024-10-232h 29GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S11 E7)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with an overview of today's show which includes the latest GP Soccer Podcast rankings and a look back at the interview with Alexi Lalas.This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Liam Connors, staff coach with the New England Revolution Academy. "Coaches Corner" will feature the importance of kids practicing on their own. News and Analysis will feature Giovanni Pacini discussing Mauricio Pochettino's debut as USMNT coach, and Ralph Ferrigno will share insights in the...
2024-10-161h 24GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S11 E5)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with an overview of today's show, disturbing statistics regarding the commercialization of youth sports, and announces a special broadcast featuring his interview with Alexi Lalas. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Tim Karalexis, the Head Boys Soccer Coach at Holbrook HS (MA) and his journey from being a pro player to becoming high school coach. "Coaches Corner" will feature TJ Kostecky and the second installment of vision training. News and Analysis will feature Giovanni Pa...
2024-10-021h 25GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S11 E4)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with an overview of today's show and shares more push back from listeners regarding his American Soccer Revolution.This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with TJ Kostecky, noted expert in the area of vision training. TJ is on to talk about his latest trip to China implementing his methods regarding improving a player's vision. "Coaches Corner" will feature TJ Kostecky and the first installment of vision training. News and Analysis will feature Giovanni Pacini's with t...
2024-09-251h 19GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S11 E3)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with an overview of today's show, push back from listeners regarding his American Soccer Revolution, and information about the Lois Wells Memorial Kicks for Cancer event. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Brett Johnson, owner of Rhode Island FC where the discussion revolves around the latest progress of the real estate project. "Coaches Corner" will feature Geno Auriemma speaking about the lack of fundamentals in youth basketball. News and Analysis will feature Giovanni Pacini's c...
2024-09-181h 26GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S11 E2)Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with feedback from last week's show as well as his thoughts on the recent Netflix documentary entitled- "Untold: Hope Solo vs. US Soccer. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Warren Backman, the new Head Men's Soccer Coach at Dean College in Franklin, MA where the discussion revolves around being a first-time head collegiate soccer coach. "Coaches Corner" will feature Dave Hart, the Head Girls Soccer Coach at Fryeburg Academy (ME) and the topic is b...
2024-09-111h 27GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the Season 11 Kick Off Show of the GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to the Season 11 Kick Off Show of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini warmly welcomes his worldwide audience with an overview of show tweaks, what to look forward to during Season 11, his Copa America experience, and the introduction of the "Soccer Revolution" presented in the final block of the show...and so much more!This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Mike O'Dea, Head Boys Soccer Coach at Norwell (MA) High School where the discussion revolves around the place of high school soccer in the US...
2024-09-041h 30GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the Season 10 Finale of the GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to Season 10 Finale of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini opens the show by looking back at Season 10 and discusses the preparations already in motion for Season 11 which kicks off on September 4th. The GP Soccer Podcast would like to take a moment to thank the terrific Rob Ellis for his weekly contributions from Europe. Rob has new endeavors in the soccer world which means he will be moving on from the show. We wish him all the best!Coaches are invited to take part i...
2024-06-191h 17GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to Season 10 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with an overview of the show and a brief analysis of the US-Colombia friendly match. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Giovanni Pacini where the questions are being posed by an AI interviewer. "Coaches Corner" will feature the importance of players getting outside on their own to practice. News and Analysis will feature a single story about the resignation of a softball coach in Virginia, and the great Rob Ellis in his Eu...
2024-06-121h 18GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to Season 10 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with an overview of the show and shares a piece from Soccer America on bad adult behavior. This week's "Conversation with the Coach", or in this case artist, features Soren Meibom, founder of Soccer SciArt. "Coaches Corner" will feature UCONN Womens Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma on the lack of fundamentals amongst young players. News and Analysis will feature stories from the AP and the great Rob Ellis in his Euro Soccer Report will feature a...
2024-06-051h 16GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to Season 10 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with a local ski report and commentary on today's "Conversation with the Coach".This week's "Conversation with the Coach" (Or in this case...referee!) will feature Brian Barlow, a collegiate official and founder of the FB page "Offside" and the "Offside Academy". The discussion is on violence in youth sports. The "Coaches Corner" segment will feature Giovanni Pacini and his soccer coaching library recommendations. Rob Ellis in his Euro Soccer Report will feature insights...
2024-03-271h 13GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast Season 10 Kick Off Show!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to the Season 10 kick off show of the GP Soccer Podcast! Giovanni takes a moment to reflect upon the success of the show and offer some highlights of what folks can expect in Season 10. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" will feature TJ Kostecky where the discussion will focus on vision training. "Coaches Corner" will feature a segment with Paul Robinson where he discusses the importance of small sided games. The great Rob Ellis returns for an...
2024-02-281h 00GP Soccer PodcastSeason 9 Finale of the GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to the Season 9 finale of the GP Soccer Podcast! Today's show is a "Best of Season 9" episode! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with the greatest of thanks and appreciation for its support of the show. Because of that amazing support, the GP Soccer Podcast is a now a well-established broadcast entering its tenth season. The show has well over 150 broadcasts, thousands of downloads, and countless listeners from around the world. The GP Soccer Podcast can be found on virtually every platform where podcasts can be listened to. The...
2023-12-271h 31GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to this Special Edition of the GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to this Special Edition of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini has a special guest on the show as he welcomes Randy Waldrum, the Head Womens Soccer Coach at the University of Pittsburgh and Head Womens Soccer Coach of the Nigerian National Team. The extended conversation appears in the popular " Conversation with thee Coach" segment of the show. In the opening segment, Giovanni offers some thoughts on high school soccer tournament play. This week's "Coaches Corner" will feature Don Norton Jr., the Asst. Mens Soccer Coach at Ru...
2023-11-151h 23GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to this week's GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini once again welcomes his worldwide audience to the show noting that the broadcast has been reformatted... new and improved! A leaner show now features some new segments such as... "Conversation with the Coach", "Coaches Corner", and "Soccer News and Analysis With Giovanni Pacini". Returning to the broadcast will be the terrific Rob Ellis with his popular "EPL and Euro Soccer Report". Host Giovanni Pacini opens the show with commentary regarding unruly behavior amongst players, coaches, referees, and parents. This week's "C...
2023-10-111h 03GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to this week's GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini once again welcomes his worldwide audience to the show noting that the broadcast has been reformatted... new and improved! A leaner show now features some new segments such as... "Conversation with the Coach", "Coaches Corner", and "Soccer News and Analysis With Giovanni Pacini". Returning to the broadcast will be the terrific Rob Ellis with his popular "EPL and Euro Soccer Report". Host Giovanni Pacini opens the show with commentary regarding the pay to play model. This week's "Conversation with the C...
2023-10-041h 04GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini once again welcomes his worldwide audience to the show noting that the broadcast has been reformatted... new and improved! A leaner show now features some new segments such as... "Conversation with the Coach", "Coaches Corner", and "Soccer News and Analysis With Giovanni Pacini". Returning to the broadcast will be the terrific Rob Ellis with his popular "EPL and Euro Soccer Report". Host Giovanni Pacini opens the show with commentary regarding recent events involving hazing. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" w...
2023-09-2758 minGP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini once again welcomes his worldwide audience to the show noting that the broadcast has been reformatted... new and improved! A leaner show now features some new segments such as... "Conversation With The Coach", "Coaches Corner", and "Soccer News and Analysis With Giovanni Pacini". Returning to the broadcast will be the terrific Rob Ellis with his popular "EPL and Euro Soccer Report". This week's "Conversation With The Coach" will feature Don Norton, Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at Rutger-Camden University and "Coaches C...
2023-09-201h 06GP Soccer PodcastWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini once again welcomes his worldwide audience to the show noting that the broadcast has been reformatted... new and improved! A leaner show now features some new segments such as... "Conversation With The Coach", "Coaches Corner", and "Soccer News and Analysis With Giovanni Pacini". Returning to the broadcast will be the terrific Rob Ellis with his popular "EPL and Euro Soccer Report". This week's "Conversation With The Coach" will feature Dave Hart, Head Girls Soccer Coach at Fryeburg Academy (ME) and "C...
2023-09-131h 01GP Soccer PodcastSeason 9 Kick Off Show of the GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to the Season 9 kick off show of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to the show with the announcement that the broadcast has been reformatted... new and improved! A leaner show will now feature some new segments such as... "Conversation With The Coach", "Coaches Corner", and "Soccer News and Analysis With Giovanni Pacini. Returning to the broadcast will be the terrific Rob Ellis with his popular "EPL and Euro Soccer Report". This week's "Conversation With The Coach" will feature MASL Commissioner Keith Tozer a...
2023-09-061h 04GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Season 8 Finale!Send us a textWelcome to the Season 8 Finale of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini opens the show with a sentimental look back of Season 8 and sets the stage for the September 6th premiere of Season 9. The interview block features a great friend of the show Rob Ellis, where he and Giovanni look back at some of the major happenings that took place in the world of soccer during Season 8. Giovanni closes out the show and season by thanking all the guests that appeared and expressed a heartfelt thank you to the listening a...
2023-06-281h 23GP Soccer PodcastEnjoy the GP Soccer Podcast!Send us a textWelcome to Season 8 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to the show. Today's episode features commentary on the ongoing issue of violence in youth sports, the USMNT winning the Nation's League championship, and the re-hiring of Gregg Berhalter. The final block features Rob Ellis and his weekly EPL / European Soccer Report. The GP Soccer Podcast will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all those involved in the game. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders b...
2023-06-2146 minGP Soccer PodcastViolence in Youth Sports: SolutionsSend us a textWelcome to this special edition of the GP Soccer Podcast. Host Giovanni Pacini will moderate a two-episode discussion surrounding the increase in violence within youth sports. Last week's episode focused on the contributing factors and today the emphasis will be on solutions. Pacini has assembled an outstanding panel of experts of whom include- Skip Gilbert, CEO of USYS, Mike Woitalla, Executive Editor at Soccer America, and Dr. Bill Steffen, Assistant Professor of Sports Science at Wingate University and is a member of the United Soccer Coaches National Staff.The...
2023-05-311h 04GP Soccer PodcastViolence in Youth Sports: Contributing FactorsSend us a textWelcome to this special edition of the GP Soccer Podcast. Host Giovanni Pacini will moderate a two-episode discussion surrounding the contributing factors related to the increase in violence within youth sports. Today's episode will focus on the contributing factors. Pacini will moderate an outstanding panel of experts of whom include- Skip Gilbert, CEO of USYS, Mike Woitalla, Executive Editor at Soccer America, and Dr. Bill Steffen, Assistant Professor of Sports Science at Wingate University and is a member of the United Soccer Coaches National Staff.The GP Soccer Podcast w...
2023-05-241h 08GP Soccer PodcastBad Behavior in the Youth Sports Landscape.Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Todays' show features a conversation that host Giovanni Pacini had with former soccer official Mary Fitzgerald a few years back. The conversation serves as an appropriate set up for the upcoming two-episode series surrounding the increase in violence within youth sports. Next week's episode will focus on the contributing factors and the following week the emphasis will be on solutions. Pacini has assembled an outstanding panel of experts of whom include- Skip Gilbert, CEO of USYS, Mike Woitalla, Executive Editor at Soccer America, and Dr. B...
2023-05-1755 minGP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Sterling NaboursSend us a textWelcome to Season 8 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to the halfway point of Season 8! A brief comment on the EPL races, both at the top and bottom segues into Giovanni noting that this week's EPL / Euro Report will be done by him as regular host Rob Ellis is away. Listeners are reminded of the upcoming two-part series on "Violence in Youth Sports" appearing on May 24th and 31st. Today's interview guest id Sterling Nabours of the Tennessee Soccer Club. Lots to enjoy!...
2023-05-101h 25GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Rob Ellis.Send us a textWelcome to Season 8 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini and Rob Ellis, author of "The Soccer Coaches Toolkit" have a lively discussion on the various methods by which the game is taught. Giovanni also makes an important announcement regarding two upcoming GP Soccer Podcast episodes which will focus on violence in youth sports. In the third segment listeners will enjoy the very popular Rob Ellis EPL and Euro Report. Lots to enjoy!The GP Soccer Podcast will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information f...
2023-05-031h 29GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Skip Gilbert.Send us a textWelcome to Season 8 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini encourages listeners to check out last week's show with Tom Shields, comments on US Soccer's hiring of a new Sporting Director, and in the interview block chats with Skip Gilbert, CEO of USYS. In the third segment listeners will enjoy the very popular Rob Ellis EPL and Euro Report. Lots to enjoy!The GP Soccer Podcast will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all those involved in the game. Listeners are encouraged to...
2023-04-261h 13GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Richard Bucciarelli and John DeBenedictisSend us a textWelcome to Season 8 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini reports on the latest attempt to build a soccer stadium in Boston, the interview block features news on the NSCAC and its convention, and the final block features Rob Ellis' EPL and Euro Report. The GP Soccer Podcast will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all those involved in the game. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Those i...
2023-03-281h 20GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Ralph Ferrigno.Send us a textWelcome to Season 8 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini dips into the GP Soccer Podcast E-Mail Bag, Rob Ellis delivers his terrific EPL / European Soccer Report, and the interview segment features long time Boston area coach Ralph Ferrigno.The GP Soccer Podcast will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all those involved in the game. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the G...
2023-03-221h 25GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Season 8 Kick Off Show!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast Season 8 Kick Off Show! Season 8 kicks off with the announcement of the addition of Rob Ellis doing an EPL / European Soccer Report during the C Block of the show and that host Giovanni Pacini will be doing another soccer show called Direct Kick on WMEX AM 1510 in Boston! The interview segment features Paul Payne and Dillon Ardabell of Red Card Cancer.The GP Soccer Podcast will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all those involved in the game. L...
2023-03-151h 18GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast World Cup Show!Send us a text Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast World Cup Show and Season 7 Wrap Up! Host Giovanni Pacini has put together an outstanding panel of experts to discuss all things World Cup and in particular the USMNT. This outstanding group includes the following-Rob Ellis... UEFA B licensed coach who works for Chelsea FC and is the author of the book- "The Soccer Coaches Toolkit".Paul Robinson... UEFA B and FA Youth licensed coach and is the author of the book- "The Soccer Sessions Book; 87 Prepared Pra...
2022-12-211h 26GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast World Cup Show!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast World Cup Show! Host Giovanni Pacini has put together an outstanding panel of experts to discuss all things World Cup and in particular the USMNT. This outstanding group includes the following-Rob Ellis... UEFA B licensed coach who works for Chelsea FC and is the author of the book- "The Soccer Coaches Toolkit".Paul Robinson... UEFA B and FA Youth licensed coach and is the author of the book- "The Soccer Sessions Book; 87 Prepared Practice Sessions for Coaching...
2022-12-141h 33GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast World Cup Show!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast World Cup Show! Host Giovanni Pacini has put together an outstanding panel of experts to discuss all things World Cup and in particular the USMNT. This outstanding group includes the following-Rob Ellis... UEFA B licensed coach who works for Chelsea FC and is the author of the book- "The Soccer Coaches Toolkit".Paul Robinson... UEFA B and FA Youth licensed coach and is the author of the book- "The Soccer Sessions Book; 87 Prepared Practice Sessions for Coaching...
2022-12-071h 16GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast World Cup Show!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast World Cup Show! Host Giovanni Pacini has put together an outstanding panel of experts to discuss all things World Cup and in particular the USMNT. This outstanding group includes the following-Rob Ellis... UEFA B licensed coach who works for Chelsea FC and is the author of the book- "The Soccer Coaches Toolkit".Paul Robinson... UEFA B and FA Youth licensed coach and is the author of the book- "The Soccer Sessions Book; 87 Prepared Practice Sessions for Coaching...
2022-11-301h 10GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast World Cup Show!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast World Cup Show! This is the first of four special broadcasts that will focus entirely on the World Cup being held in Qatar. Host Giovanni Pacini has put together an outstanding panel of expert commentators all of whom will offer their opinions on the games played. A special emphasis will be on the progress of the USMNT for as long as they remain in the tournament. Those who tune in will be treated to some terrific commentary and analysis! The very popular GP So...
2022-11-231h 09GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast World Cup Preview Show!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast World Cup Preview Show! Host Giovanni Pacini kicks off the World Cup with an in-depth look at the tournament from a variety of sides. The USMNT, Group play, and Qatar serving as host are but a few of the topics discussed on the show. Beginning on November 23rd, each GP Soccer Podcast will feature guest commentary on not only USMNT play, but featured matches as well. Lot's to look forward to!The very popular GP Soccer Podcast will continue to feature expert guests, o...
2022-11-161h 00GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast High School Soccer Show!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 7 of this popular show continues to be a success! Today's show is entirely dedicated to a number of issues facing the high school game. Host Giovanni Pacini received numerous responses from high school coaches from his request to have them cite issues they are concerned with in the high school game. This episode is bursting with topics, ideas, and maybe even some solutions!The very popular GP Soccer Podcast will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all th...
2022-11-021h 12GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Matthew Ibrahim.Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 7 has of this popular show continues to be a success! Today's interview guest is Matthew Ibrahim, Professor of Exercise Science at Quincy College in Quincy, Massachusetts. Host Giovanni Pacini opens the show touching upon a variety of topics with the end block featuring a tease about next week's show. Don't miss it!The very popular GP Soccer Podcast will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all those involved in the game. With the World Cup only weeks aw...
2022-10-261h 15GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Marcus WalfridsonSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 7 has kicked off! Today's interview guest is Marcus Walfridson, author of the book- "Lessons from the Beautiful Game: How to become a more efficient coach". Host Giovanni Pacini opens the show with tough commentary on adult behavior in youth sports. The end block features an uplifting story about a high school soccer player who lost the sight in her left eye, yet scores lots of goals! The very popular GP Soccer Podcast will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality in...
2022-10-191h 30GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Liam Shannon.Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 6 kicked off with the theme- "The State of the Women's Game". Throughout the season, host Giovanni Pacini has featured guests who are involved in the women's game as well as offering his own insights on the important topics surrounding their game. Today's interview guest is Liam Shannon, author of the book- "Sun Tzu: The Art of War in Soccer Language and Scenarios". Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast "superspreaders" by host Giovanni Pacini, an article on the implications of Roe v Wade a...
2022-06-221h 25GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Brian Bilello- President of the NE Revolution.Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 6 kicked off with the theme- "The State of the Women's Game". Throughout the season, host Giovanni Pacini has featured guests who are involved in the women's game as well as offering his own insights on the important topics surrounding their game. Today's interview guest is Brian Bilello, President of the New England Revolution. Host Giovanni Pacini shares his experience as a guest on Soccer Heads New England hosted by Paul Nardizzi, Jim Ruberti, and Dave Rattigan and closes the show with an overview of...
2022-06-151h 23GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Letitia Price.Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 6 kicked off with the theme- "The State of the Women's Game". Throughout the season, host Giovanni Pacini has featured guests who are involved in the women's game as well as offering his own insights on the important topics surrounding their game. Today's guest is Letitia Price, Graduate Assistant with Ohio University's On-Line Master's Degree Program in Coaching Education. Host Giovanni Pacini dips into the GP Soccer Podcast Mailbag, covers recent Nations League and USMNT matches as well as the Ukraine - Wales WC qualifying...
2022-06-081h 53GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Natalia Naro.Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 6 has kicked off with the theme- "The State of the Women's Game". Throughout the season, host Giovanni Pacini will feature guests who are involved in the women's game as well as offering his own insights on the important topics surrounding their game. Today's interview is with Natalia Naro, Regional Product Manager and U10-U11 girls coach for Steel Soccer. Host Giovanni Pacini touches upon the EPL championship, relegation and promotion, and the new CBA for the USWNT / USMNT. Please be sure to s...
2022-05-251h 15GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Rob Ellis.Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 6 has kicked off with the theme- "The State of the Women's Game". Throughout the season, host Giovanni Pacini will feature guests who are involved in the women's game as well as offering his own insights on the important topics surrounding their game. Today's interview is with Rob Ellis, the author of "The Soccer Coaches Toolkit", a coaching manual for soccer coaches of all wages. The conversation covers an overview of the book as well as the state of the women's game in the UK...
2022-04-271h 41GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Deb RaberSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 6 has kicked off with the theme- "The State of the Women's Game". Throughout the season, host Giovanni Pacini will feature guests who are involved in the women's game as well as offering his own insights on the important topics surrounding their game. Today's interview is with Deb Raber, the Head Women's Soccer Coach at MA College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA. Host Giovanni Pacini also offers commentary regarding the 50th Anniversary of women being allowed to run in the Boston Marathon, the...
2022-04-201h 14GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Michael CurlessSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast with your host Giovanni Pacini! Opening the show, Giovanni talks about the US Mens National Futsal Team World Cup performances as well as a highlighting an article from the United Soccer Coaches Journal. During the second block of the show, Giovanni interviews Michael Curless, author of- "Coaching Positional Soccer: Tactics and Skills". The show wraps up with host Giovanni Pacini dipping into the GP Soccer Podcast Mailbag. Be sure to support the show sponsors- The DiBernardo School of Soccer, Ohio University's On-Line Master Degree Program i...
2021-09-221h 20GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Season 4 "State of the Game" Wrap Up ShowSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast Season 4 finale! The entire season has been dedicated to the theme- "The State of the Game" with many of the leading experts in the game contributing to the conversation. Host Giovanni Pacini would like to publicly thank the guests that appeared during Season 4- Patrick Ianni, Skip Gilbert, Nancy Feldman, Ian Barker, Tim Bradbury, Bryan Thorp, Deb Raber, Gareth Smith, Phil Wheddon, Jeff Vennell, Doug Williamson, Jim Willis, Neil Hull, Mike O'Connor, Sonny Dalesandro, Kevin Payne, Felicity Day, Lynn Berling-Manuel, Mario Pacini, Letita Price, and Keith Tozer.
2021-06-3058 minGP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast "The State of the Game" interview with Letitia PriceSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Letitia Price, the Assistant Coordinator for Ohio University's on-line Masters Program in Soccer Coaching. Letitia is a doctoral candidate conducting gender equity research as well as serving in a developmental support capacity for United Soccer Coaches Advocacy Groups. The issues of social inequity and injustice forms the basis of this substantive conversation. The GP Soccer Podcast series- "The State of the Game" has enjoyed immense success and listeners are encouraged to share the show among those within their social media networks.
2021-06-161h 42GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast "The State of the Game" interview with Mario PaciniSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Mario Pacini (His brother!) about the role town soccer plays in the overall soccer landscape in the United States. Mario is the President of Foxboro Youth Soccer in Foxboro, MA, serves as the Assistant Boys Soccer Coach for Foxboro HS, was the former Assistant Mens Coach at Eastern Nazarene College, and has served as a head coach for various youth teams.In the opening block, host Giovanni Pacini shares his thoughts on the new method of wall formulating, building out of...
2021-06-091h 40GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast "The State of the Game" interview with Felicity DaySend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini continues the conversation regrading "The State of the Game" with Felicity Day. She is a returning guest, the VP of "The Steel Experience", and member of the United Soccer Coaches National Staff. She is superbly equipped to discuss the club landscape as it exists in the United States. The GP Soccer Podcast can be heard wherever you listen to your podcasts and new episodes are available each Wednesday. Every episode is available from Season 1 to the current series in Season 4 an...
2021-05-261h 19GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast "The State of the Game" Interview with Phil WheddonSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! This episode features Phil Wheddon, the Goalkeeper Coach with the MLS Philadelphia Union. Phil is also the Owner and Director of GK One and The International GK Coaches Conference. Host Giovanni Pacini and Phil dive deep into the area of goalkeeping covering a wide variety of topics related to the position. This is a must listen for everyone involved with the training and development of goalkeepers. Host Giovanni Pacini offers a reminder for listeners to tune into the Season 3 episode featuring Leaton St. Cl...
2021-03-311h 37GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast "The State of the Game" Interview with Gareth SmithSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast with host Giovanni Pacini. The Season 4 theme- "The State of the Game" continues with an in-depth interview with Gareth Smith. Gareth is the Head Mens Soccer Coach at Drake University (NCAA DI) and serves as the Technical Director for Iowa Soccer. Support for the show is always appreciated and can be shown by sharing each broadcast among those in your social media network. If you are part of a youth soccer or club organization, please share the show among those within your group. Th...
2021-03-241h 40GP Soccer PodcastThe State of the Game Interview with Skip GilbertSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! The entire season is dedicated to the theme- "The State of the Game"; an in-depth look at the sport as told by a wide variety of voices across the soccer sphere. Today's guest is Skip Gilbert, the CEO Of US Youth Soccer (USYS). Mr. Gilbert and host Giovanni Pacini dive deep into the soccer landscape of which Skip's insight and expertise paints a solid picture of the state of the game here in the US.Listeners wishing to contribute to this conversation on the state...
2021-02-101h 24GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Season 3 Finale!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini of the GP Soccer Podcast offers up a review of Season 3 which include brief highlights of several guest interview segments. Those segments include Chris Troyanos, the Medical Director of the Boston Marathon, Ian Barker, the DOCE of United Soccer Coaches, Frank Dell'Apa, soccer journalist for the Boston Globe, and Brett Johnson, Founder of Fortuitous Partners. Giovanni also touches upon charitable organizations in need of support- Project Goal, City Boys FC in Belize, and the Dick Bate Anthology. Giovanni wishes to th...
2020-12-151h 03GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Interview with Leaton St. ClareSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! This episode is entirely dedicated to one very important topic and effort...that being able to donate much needed soccer shoes and equipment to the soccer community in the country of Belize. Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Leaton St. Clare of the City Boys Football Club who is the driving force behind this much needed effort. The discussion revolves around the economic suffering of a country and soccer community that looks to best serve its players and families. This is an episode that needs broad and f...
2020-12-0950 minGP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Interview with Brett JohnsonSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini honors Tony Waiters who recently passed away in the opening segment and then interviews Brett Johnson of Fortuitous Partners on the major real estate development taking place in Pawtucket, RI. "Tidewater Landing" as the development is being named will include a soccer specific stadium which will eventually be the home of a USL franchise. Giovanni closes the show with comments regarding the US matches against Wales and Panama. Individuals interested in advertising on the GP Soccer Podcast can contact Giovanni Pa...
2020-11-181h 06GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast - The Coaches Show!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast and this special edition entitled- The Coaches Show! Host Giovanni Pacini answers the questions from several e-mail submissions covering a wide variety of areas in the game. This is a must listen for every youth and club soccer organization. Contact Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com regarding advertising rates and information regarding becoming a guest on the show. Check out the GP Soccer Podcast Facebook page and be sure to "like" the page as well! As we continue to deal wit...
2020-11-041h 11GP Soccer PodcastThe Goalkeeper Show!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini opens the first block with a discussion on the effects of Covid-19 on high school play in MA as well as new mandates regarding the issuing of yellow and red cards in the state as well. The middle block is entirely dedicated toward the training and development of soccer goalkeepers. The GP Soccer Podcast can now be followed on Facebook! All the information you need about past and upcoming shows can be found there. Spread the news and be to "l...
2020-10-2755 minGP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview- Oscar DeLemosSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini covers a variety of topics on this episode highlighted by his in depth interview with Oscar DeLemos. Oscar is the Director of League Operations for the Rhode Island Super Liga. He is also a VP for Soccer RI and holds numerous coaching certifications from both United Soccer Coaches and US Soccer.To advertise on the GP Soccer Podcast, contact Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com.The GP Soccer Podcast is proud to have the DiBernardo Soccer School as one o...
2020-10-211h 30GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast interview with Ian BarkerSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini conducts an in-depth interview with Ian Barker, Director of Coaching Education with United Soccer Coaches. The conversation delves deep into the very many programs which United Soccer Coaches offers which includes on-line, hybrid, and on site education. Details regarding the always exciting national convention going virtual this year because of the Covid-19 outbreak is discussed as well. Be sure to visit the United Soccer Coaches website to register for courses as well as the the virtual convention. The DiBernardo Soccer School is a...
2020-10-1350 minGP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Interview with Marcus DiBernardoSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Today's show is brought to you by The DiBernardo Soccer School. Today's guest is Marcus DiBernardo where he and host Giovanni Pacini discuss various methods of coaching more advanced players. Contact Giovanni Pacini to learn more about advertising on the show at 617-968-1800 or gp4soccer@yahoo.com.As we deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, please be sure to wear a mask, practice social distancing, stay in whenever possible, wash your hands regularly, and disinfect all surfaces that you may come in c...
2020-10-061h 21GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Interview with John BarataSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini has an in-depth conversation with John Barata. John is the CEO and DOC for the Legacy Soccer Club, DOC for Easton (MA) Youth Soccer, and is the Head Boys Soccer Coach at Oliver Ames HS. The conversation delves into the impact of Covid-19 on the youth and high school levels of play. The DiBernardo Soccer School is a new sponsor for the GP Soccer Podcast. Information and ad rates can be found by e-mailing Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com.
2020-09-291h 05GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Interview with Erik EisenhutSend us a textWelcome to the kick off of Season 3 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Erik Eisenhut of GK Icon Academies USA. Erik is the local (Pittsburgh, PA) owner of the academy. GP Soccer Podcast is pleased to announce that The DiBernardo Soccer School is a new sponsor to the show. Advertising rates are affordable and complete information can be found by contacting Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com.Please circulate the show amongst those within your own soccer network because this all about coaches helping coaches.
2020-09-151h 25GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Season 2 Finale!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Today's episode brings to a close another exciting season of the GP Soccer Podcast. Host Giovanni Pacini covers the Covid-19 crisis, Liverpool's EPL championship victory, and a local story about a high school coach not being rehired. The GP Soccer Podcast will return to the podcast airways in late August after a brief summer hiatus for another great season of soccer broadcasts. All episodes from Season 1 and 2 are always available wherever you download your podcasts. It is always appreciated when folks...
2020-07-1530 minGP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Interview with Dan AbrahamsSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Dan Abrahams; one of the leading sports psychologists in the world. His work has included collaborations with a number of EPL teams such as West Ham, Fulham, QPR, and Bournemouth. He has written four bestselling books on sports psychology (three on soccer) and hosts The Sport Psych Show podcast. This is a fascinating conversation...enjoy the show!Please be sure to share this and all of the GP Soccer Podcast broadcasts with those within your own soccer network as...
2020-05-281h 41GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Interview with George KostelisSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast with your host- Giovanni Pacini! This episode features an in-depth interview with George Kostelis relative to the area of goalkeeping. George is the Goalkeeper Coach with Hartford Athletic of the USL Championship Division and serves as the DOC for the Soccer Club of Newington (CT). With both Pacini and Kostelis having an extensive background in the game and in particular goalkeeping; this is must listening for all like minded goalkeeper geeks! Please be sure to share this broadcast amongst those within your own soccer network a...
2020-04-201h 07GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast with your host Giovanni Pacini!Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini touches upon the Coronavirus crisis in the first segment of the show. In the second segment, he discusses the recent changes that have taken place at US Soccer. The GP Soccer Podcast enjoys broadcasting to a wide audience. You can help expand that reach by sharing the shows amongst those within your own social network. Remember, the show is designed as mini coaching education courses which help serve the soccer community at every level so spread the word!En...
2020-03-3137 minGP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Interview with Dave HartSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! This show marks the 25th episode of the now widely popular GP Soccer Podcast! Featured on the show is an interesting interview with Dave Hart where host Giovanni Pacini probes into the challenges of coaching in rural areas. Coach Hart is an important fixture in the Mt. Washington Valley (NH) soccer community where he has led on several fronts...as the former Technical Director for the Mt. Washington Valley Soccer Club, current Head Boys Soccer Coach at Kennett HS, and as an integral part of N...
2020-03-1158 minGP Soccer PodcastBad Behavior on the Field and Interview with Mary FitzgeraldSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Today's show features host Giovanni Pacini discussing future plans for the GP Soccer Podcast, bad behavior by fans, parents, and players, as well as a compelling discussion with former MA high school soccer official, Mary Fitzgerald. Mary discusses the difficult decision to walk away from being a soccer referee because of the increasing bad behavior exhibited by coaches, parents, and even players on the field. A must listen. Contact GP Soccer host Giovanni Pacini to learn about ad rates for your company or o...
2019-11-261h 12GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Interview with Skye Eddy BruceSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Skye Eddy Bruce of the Soccer Parenting Association. The conversation revolves around the outstanding work being done by Skye and her organization addressing parent involvement in youth soccer. GP Soccer host Giovanni Pacini is an expert contributor to the Soccer Parent Association. Visit the GP Soccer website at www.gp-soccer.com.
2019-11-0558 minGP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Interview with Dr. David CarrSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini conducts a thought provoking and enlightening interview with Dr. David Carr. Dr. Carr is an Associate Professor of Recreation and Sport Pedagogy at Ohio University. He developed the on-line Master's Degree in Soccer Coaching that is offered in conjunction with United Soccer Coaches and he co-authored the new National Youth Diploma. Dr. Carr is a United Soccer Coaches National Staff Coach and member of the United Soccer Coaches Board of Directors. Enjoy the GP Soccer Podcast on Pandora; our new platform partner!
2019-10-291h 06GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Interview with Arni GudnassonSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Today's show features host Giovanni Pacini interviewing call in guest Arni Gudnasson, the Director of Youth Development for the Icelandic soccer club- Fimleikafelag Hafnarfjordur (FH). This wide ranging interview features topics relating to the soccer culture in Iceland as well as methods practiced by coaches in the country. If you'd like to advertise on the GP Soccer Podcast, contact Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com or at 617-968-1800.Connect with the GP Soccer Podcast through the GP Soccer Podcast Mailbag by e...
2019-09-171h 06GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Topic: "Why We Coach".Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast with host Giovanni Pacini. This episode features Giovanni Pacini discussing the question- "Why we coach". If you'd like to connect with the GP Soccer Podcast, e-mail the GP Soccer Podcast Mailbag at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. The only rule is that all e-mails be civil in nature. If you'd like to advertise on the GP Soccer Podcast, contact Giovanni Pacini at 617-968-1800 or via e-mail at gp4soccer@yahoo.com.
2019-09-1039 minGP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Interview with Dr. Bill SteffenSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Dr. Bill Steffen who is a professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Wingate University and is a member of the United Soccer Coaches National Staff and National Goalkeeper Staff. Dr. Steffen's insight relative to the area of sport science and player development is impressive and a must listen.Connect with the GP Soccer Podcast via the GP Soccer Podcast Mailbox by e-mailing gp4soccer@yahoo.com. The only rule is that all e-mails be civil in nature.If...
2019-09-0357 minGP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Interview with Renato CapobiancoSend us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Renato Capobianco who is the Head Mens Soccer Coach at Regis College in Weston, MA. Coach Capobianco was the former assistant with the United States Mens National Team and served in the same capacity in MLS. Listeners interested in connecting with the show may do so via the GP Soccer Podcast Mailbag! E-mail host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com and the only rule is that all e-mails be civil in nature. Contact Giovanni Pacini to le...
2019-08-271h 15GP Soccer PodcastGP Soccer Podcast Introduction and Pay to PlaySend us a textWelcome to the first GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini will be covering the world of soccer primarily through the lens of player and coach development. Listeners will enjoy a series of guests from across the soccer spectrum as the show looks to offer differing voices on some of the most important issues in the game today; particularly here in the US. The show will feature an "Offsides" segment with commentary on issues that need to be addressed, both good and bad. The "Mail Bag" allows listeners to e-mail in questions...
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