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Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 contin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 7 has of this popular show continues to be a success! Today's interview guest is Brad Feldman, the long time play by play announcer for the New England Revolution. The conversation revolves around Brad's career, the NE Revolution, MLS Cup Final, and the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. The show opens with commentary on last week's high school soccer show. The very popular GP Soccer Podcast will continue to feature expert guest...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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-...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 wil...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 7 has kicked off! This popular show will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all those involved in teaching the game. With the World Cup only weeks away, host Giovanni Pacini will be offering insightful analysis as well as from expert guests. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 7 has kicked off! This popular show will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all those involved in teaching the game. With the World Cup only weeks away, host Giovanni Pacini will be offering insightful analysis as well as from expert guests. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 7 has kicked off! This popular show will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all those involved in teaching the game. With the World Cup only weeks away, host Giovanni Pacini will be offering insightful analysis as well as from expert guests. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 7 has kicked off! This popular show will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all those involved in teaching the game. With the World Cup only weeks away, host Giovanni Pacini will be offering insightful analysis as well as from expert guests. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 7 has kicked off! This popular show will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all those involved in teaching the game. With the World Cup only weeks away, host Giovanni Pacini will be offering insightful analysis as well as from expert guests. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 7 has kicked off! This popular show will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all those involved in teaching the game. With the World Cup only weeks away, host Giovanni Pacini will be offering insightful analysis as well as from expert guests. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 featured guests who are involved in the women's game as well as having offered his own insights on the important topics surrounding their game. Today's episode marks the final show of Season 6 with remarks about the season, issues involving the women's game, as well as issues women face off the field. Today's interview guest is Gre...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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, J...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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, ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 very special interview is with three young players- Emily Greene (Age 9), Amelia Morrissey (Age 10), and Hillary Day (Age 13) all of whom play for Steel Soccer. Included in the conver...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the 100th episode of 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 Dr. Dina Gentile, Professor of Sports Management at Endicott College as well as President of the New England Impact of the NPSL. Plea...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 Alanna Locast, Shannon O'Connell, and Carly Beyar, founders of Soccer Girl Problems. Please be sure to support the show sponsors- No. 1 Soccer Camps...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 Alison Foley, the former Head Womens Soccer Coach at Boston College and currently the owner of Foley Athletic Advising. Please be sure to support th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 Anniver...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 Tom Flanders, the highly successful Head Girls Soccer Coach at Pilgrim HS in Warwick, RI. The show opens with some great news about Season 6 and a breakdown of t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 Gianna Belcastro, founder of the Women's Sports Matter Podcast. Giovanni opens the show with comments surrounding the USMNT World Cup qualification, controversia...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 Stefanie May, the U10-U14 DOC for West-Mont United in Limerick, PA. Giovanni opens the show with comments surrounding the USMNT World Cup qualification mat...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 Candice Fabry, founder and owner of "Fearless and Capable". Giovanni opens the show with comments surrounding the USWNT U20's CONCACAF Championship and issues su...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 show features an interview with Evan Dabby, the Executive Director of New Jersey Youth Soccer. The opening and closing blocks has Giovanni diving deep into the social issues that ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 returning guest Felicity Day, VP of The Steel Experience. Be sure to support the show sponsors- No. 1 Soccer Camps, Fearless and Capable, "Coaching Positi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast Season 6 Kick Off Show! Season 6 kicks 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. Kicking off Season 6 is an interview with Anson Dorrance, the highly successful Head Women's Soccer Coach at the University of North Carolina and 1991 WC winning He...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Marcus DiBernardo, Head Mens Soccer Coach at Monroe College (NY) and owner of the DiBernardo School of Soccer. Giovanni and Marcus have a spirited discussion on the various methods by which we teach the game of soccer and its impact on player development. A must listen! This episode is the Season 5 finale and a very sincere thank you goes out to the guests who appeared on the show this season, the sponso...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Dan Egan. Dan is a world-renowned extreme skier having appeared in numerous Warren Miller movies, is the author of "30 Years in a White Haze", owner of Degan Media, and is releasing a documentary on the life of Clyde Best called- "Transforming the Beautiful Game". The interview features conversation on Dan's exciting life in skiing, sailing, and soccer. Season 5 has been extended! Enjoy one more Season 5...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Alessandro Pasquali, Technical Trainer for RIA Management in Italy. In addition, Alessandro served with AC Milan for many years as a Technical Director for its global youth academy. He appeared in over 300 matches as a professional player in Italy for such teams as Brindisi, Casertana, Sorrento, and Lazio. Season 5 has been extended! Enjoy the next two shows featuring Dan Egan (12/15) and Marcus DiBernar...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Thomas Rongen. Thomas has had an amazing career as both a player and coach. He has served the game in MLS, with USMNT U20's, and in American Samoa. His compelling story in American Samoa is featured in the documentary- "Next Goal Wins". This is an entertaining conversation that touches upon a variety of topics related to the game here in the US and abroad. Be sure to support the show sponsors- The DiBern...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Ray Cabral, one of the most noted soccer professionals in New England. The discussion covers virtually every aspect of the game as it is currently constituted in the US. The opening block features the "GP Soccer Podcast Mailbag" and the closing segment features research regarding the disturbing decline in youth soccer participation in the US. Be sure to support the show sponsors- The DiBernardo School of...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews the very talented comedian Graig Murphy! Graig is a national headliner in comedy with a terrific background in soccer as well! Giovanni opens the show with his all time favorite soccer comedy movies and in the closing block goes on a rant about his observations on high school soccer. Be sure to support the show sponsors- The DiBernardo School of Soccer, Ohio University's On-Line Master Degree Program in ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Vince Ganzberg, the Associate Director of Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches. The conversation centers around best practices and methods for coaching the game of soccer. This episode is a must share among those who work within a youth soccer organization or club. Be sure to support the show sponsors- The DiBernardo School of Soccer, Ohio University's On-Line Master Degree Program in Soccer Coac...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Bob Mewis, father of USWNT players Kristie and Samantha. The conversation centers around what it's like to be the parents (Bob and Melissa) of two very high profile international athletes. Be sure to support the show sponsors- The DiBernardo School of Soccer, Ohio University's On-Line Master Degree Program in Soccer Coaching, GP Voice Over Services, and Help You Find Me where creating an account earns yo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini teams with friend and colleague Renato Capobianco as his co-host. The show features a lively discussion on a number of areas relative to the sport of soccer. Renato is the Head Mens Soccer Coach at Regis College in Weston, MA where he also serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach as well. PROGRAM NOTE: The scheduled interview with Vince Ganzberg has been re-scheduled for November 10th. Be sure to s...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Ryan Hodgson, CEO and Technical Director of the Pre-College Development Academy. This is an intriguing conversation regarding the formation of a unique development program for high school players and beyond. Be sure to support the show sponsors- The DiBernardo School of Soccer, Ohio University's On-Line Master Degree Program in Soccer Coaching, GP Voice Over Services, and Help You Find Me where creating ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast with your host Giovanni Pacini! Today's episode features an interview with Richard Bucciarelli of the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada. The third block features Giovanni talking about the latest USMNT results. Be sure to support the show sponsors- The DiBernardo School of Soccer, Ohio University's On-Line Master Degree Program in Soccer Coaching, GP Voice Over Services, and Help You Find Me where creating an account earns y...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast with your host Giovanni Pacini! Today's entire episode is dedicated to one topic and that is the changing landscape of youth sports in the US. Giovanni's interview guest is John O'Sullivan, author of the best selling book- "Changing the Game: Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids". This is a must listen to everyone involved in youth sports. Be sure to support the show sponsors- The DiBernardo School of Soccer, Ohio University's On-Line M...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast with your host Giovanni Pacini! Opening the show, Giovanni spends a bit of time tackling a Paul Gardner commentary in Soccer America. This episode's interview guest in the second block is Derek Broadley, Technical Director for the Charleston Soccer Club. Closing the show in the end block, Giovanni discusses a troubling incident involving racism during a high school soccer match in a Vermont community. Be sure to support the show sponsor...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 su...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast with your host Giovanni Pacini! During the second block of the show, Giovanni interviews Paul Robinson, author of- "The Soccer Sessions Book: 87 Prepared Practice Sessions for Coaching Youth Players". The show wraps up with commentary on the USMNT match with Honduras. Be sure to support the show sponsors- The DiBernardo School of Soccer, Ohio University's On-Line Master Degree Program in Soccer Coaching, GP Voice Over Services, and Help...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Season 5 kick off of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini opens with what's new on the show and interviews Erik Eisenhut owner of United Goalkeeper Alliance in the second block. The third block features a new segment with Giovanni analyzing the USMNT's first two WC qualifying matches against El Salvador and Canada. The GP Soccer Podcast is proud to have as its sponsors- Ohio University Online Master's Program in Soccer Coaching, Help You Find Me, The D...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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'C...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Keith Tozer the Technical Director for US Youth Futsal. He also serves as a FIFA and CONCACAF Futsal Instructor. The conversation involves the history of the game here in the US as well as the indoor game in general. The show opens with comments related to the last episode with Letitia Price, an email submission, and preparation for Season 5. The GP Soccer Podcast Season 4 series "The State ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Lynn Berling-Manuel, CEO of United Soccer Coaches. This in-depth conversation covers a wide variety of important topics as they relate to the state of the game in the United States. Information about United Soccer Coaches can be found at www.unitedsoccercoaches.org. Listeners of the GP Soccer Podcast are encouraged to share the show among those within their social media network as it helps the show, its ...