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Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 e...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast with host Giovanni Pacini! This episode features an in-depth interview with Kevin Payne, CEO of US Club Soccer who also served in several leading roles for US Soccer as well as GM for MLS' DC United. Arguably, there is no one better suited to speak in expert fashion about the American soccer landscape than Kevin. The GP Soccer Podcast is heard from coast to coast, north and south, as well as around the world. New shows appear each Wedne...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of the GP Soccer Podcast and the Season 4 theme- "The State of the Game". The series continues with guest Sonny Dalesandro, co-owner of Tulsa Athletic of the NPSL. This interesting conversation between host Giovanni Pacini and Sonny will certainly enlighten everyone about operating an NPSL franchise. Be sure to share the show among those within your social media network as it goes a long way in supporting the show, its guests, and advertisers...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast and the Season 4 theme- "State of the Game". This episode features an interview with Mike O'Connor, CEO of Arocan Sports and WeGotSoccer. This is an in-depth conversation about the business side of soccer and the 19.2 billion dollar youth sports market. This is an episode that must be shared with all members of your youth or club organization as well as parents. The GP Soccer Podcast releases a new show each Wednesday and every episode ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast with your host Giovanni Pacini! This episode features an in-depth interview with Neil Hull, the Director of Player Development for PASS (Players Academy of Soccer Skills), United Soccer Coaches State Director for Texas, and United Soccer Coaches National Staff member. Be sure to tune into the entire Season 4 series of shows dedicated to the "State of the Game"; a comprehensive analysis of the game in the United States as told by some of...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Jim Willis is the guest on today's episode. Coach Willis serves as the Head Boys Soccer Coach at Cohasset (MA) HS. Host Giovanni Pacini and Jim discuss at great length high school soccer and his experience as a traditional "teacher-coach". New episodes of the GP Soccer Podcast are out each Wednesday and every broadcast is available from Season 1 through the current Season 4. This season is dedicated to "The State of the Game" Listener...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the many GP Soccer Podcast listeners from around the world! Today's guest is Doug Williamson, a United Soccer Coaches Senior National Staff Coach and Adjunct Faculty Member at Ohio University. Long time friends and colleagues, host Giovanni Pacini and Doug delve into the game here in the United States in a deep and thoughtful fashion. This is a must listen for everyone involved in teaching the game. GP Soccer Podcast ad sponsor The DiBernardo Soccer School a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! This episode features an interview with Jeff Vennell, the DOC for East Lyme Soccer (CT), Chairman of the United Soccer Coaches Foundation, and former President of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Jeff's vast experience makes him a wonderful guest to have on during the GP Soccer Podcast Season 4 theme- "The State of the Game". New episodes of the GP Soccer Podcast come out each Wednesday and can be found where...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 s...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Sit back and enjoy yet another terrific conversation with an important voice in the game- Deb Raber. Deb is the Head Women's Soccer Coach at MA College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA and serves as a National Staff Coach with United Soccer Coaches. Host Giovanni Pacini addresses the practices of "reflection" and" collaboration" in the third block of the show and their application as well as importance in the overall scheme of coachi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast and its Season 4 theme- "The State of the Game"! Today's guest is Bryan Thorp who serves as Technical Director for Louisiana Soccer Association. Bryan also served in similar capacities in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Host Giovanni Pacini in the opening block talks about the on-line Master's Degree in Soccer Coaching Education at Ohio University and past guest Warren Backman taking on a new role as an Assistant Coach at Lynn University. The...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! This episode features an in-depth interview with Tim Bradbury. Tim is the DOC for the ENY Soccer Association and has an impressive and substantive resume which serves as the foundation for some great conversation. All of Season 4 of the GP Soccer Podcast is dedicated to "The State of the Game"; a comprehensive look at the state of soccer in the US. If you're new to the season and its theme of "The State of the Game", please be sure to ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! The entirety of Season 4 is being dedicated to the theme- "The State of the Game"; an in depth analysis of the sport of soccer here in the United States. This episode features Ian Barker, the Director of Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches. Ian has been on the show two previous times and is without question a leading voice in the game nationally and abroad. Support of the GP Soccer Podcast is always appreciated by the listenin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast with all of Season 4 dedicated to "The State of the Game". This is an in-depth look at where we are as a soccer nation at every level. Today's guest is Nancy Feldman, the highly successful Head Women's Soccer Coach at Boston University. She is also a Senior National Staff Coach with United Soccer Coaches. The GP Soccer Podcast can be heard wherever you download your podcasts and new episodes are released every Wednesday. Every season of...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 co...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 4 of the GP Soccer Podcast! The entire season is dedicated to the theme of "The State of the Game"; a comprehensive examination of the sport as shared by many of the leading experts in the game including those who coach at the local level. Host Giovanni Pacini is proud to share that the Season 4 kick off show features Patrick Ianni of Ianni Training. Patrick and his business partner Seth Taylor have created an impressive body of work aimed at making th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 nee...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 p...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Today's show features an in-depth interview with Warren Backman, Graduate Assistant for the men's soccer program at Regis College. The theme of the interview focuses on the challenges new, young coaches face trying to build an early career in the age of a pandemic. Holiday inspired, the show opens and closes with inspirational themes. Happy Holidays! Find everything GP Soccer Podcast on Facebook/GP Soccer Podcast! Be sure to share the ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Today's show is devoted entirely to Project Goal (Greater Opportunity For Athletes to Learn) and its co-founder- Darius Shirzadi. Darius is a New England Soccer Hall of Fame Inductee, a founding member of the Urban Soccer Collaborative, and former GM of the Rhode Island Stingrays. The GP Soccer Podcast features a new episode every Wednesday and can be found wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow the show on Facebook at Facebook/G...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Today's show features an interview with Frank Dell'Apa, the noted soccer journalist with the Boston Globe. Frank has covered nine FIFA World Cups and continues to write at length about MLS, US Soccer, and the game around the world. This intriguing conversation covers the history of the game in the United States and is a must listen for soccer fans everywhere. Individuals wishing to advertise on the GP Soccer Podcast can contact Giovanni Paci...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 [email protected] regarding advertising rates and information regarding becoming a guest on the show. Check out the GP Soccer Podcast Facebook page and be sure to...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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. S...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 [email protected]. The GP Soccer Podcast is proud to...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 [email protected]. As we deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, please be sure to wear a mask, practice social distancing, stay in whenever possible, wash your han...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 Pa...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast with your host- Giovanni Pacini. Today's guest features Chris Troyanos, Medical Coordinator for The Boston Marathon. The conversation includes Chris talking about the bombings which took place in 2013 and heroic work by first responders. The discussion also includes extraordinary information relative to concussion protocols, injury care and prevention, as well as sound advice for all coaches training their teams. Today's broadcast is br...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 [email protected]. Please circulate the show amongst those within your...

Send us Fan Mail The GP Soccer Podcast may be on its summer hiatus, but host Giovanni Pacini is hard at work preparing for Season 3 scheduled for kick off in early September! Remember, every episode from Season 1 and 2 are always available wherever you download your podcasts. As we all battle the current Covid-19 crisis, please be sure to wear a mask, practice social distancing, wash your hands, disinfect surfaces, and stay indoors if there is no reason to venture out. The way we beat ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 yo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Suzanne Young, an expert in the area of health, exercise, and nutrition. The conversation focuses on what the high school player should know relative to maintaining good athletic health as they compete on the field of play. The show also features updates on the Covid-19 crisis, racial issues facing the country, and the popular "Soccer By The Numbers" feature focusing on behavior on the sports field. Enjo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Today's episode features an interview with Thomas Coombes of the Ancient City Soccer Club in St. Augustine, FLA. Thomas is a member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Program and was a stand out player at Barry University. If you'd like to advertise on the GP Soccer Podcast, contact Giovanni Pacini at [email protected] or at 617-968-1800. Enjoy the show! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Today's show features an interview with Dr. Missy Price, the Head Womens Soccer Coach a Wellesley (MA) College. Dr. Price is a member of the United Soccer Coaches Board of Directors and will assume the role of President of the organization at years end. She holds a Ph.D in sports psychology and continues to be a leader as an advocate for women in coaching. Those interested in advertising on the GP Soccer Podcast may do so by contacting...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 b...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Ian Donnelly who is the CEO of Performance Innovation. Ian is world renowned expert in the area of performance analysis and has worked with some of the top soccer organizations in the world. In the area of coaching education, Ian provides expert analysis to national federations and governing bodies. Ian is a Level-5 ISPAS accredited analyst which world class. Enjoy the show! Please be sure to share this ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Brad Feldman, play by play announcer for the New England Revolution. Giovanni and Brad chat at length about the state of soccer from the grassroots to the international level with a special focus on the game here in the US. Brad has been the play by play announcer for the Revs for 20 seasons and has extensive experience calling games across the professional soccer spectrum. Please be sure to share the br...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews long time Merrimack College Head Mens Soccer Coach Tony Martone. Coach Martone talks about his 38 year career at Merrimack and the transition from being a DII program to DI last fall. Be sure to share the GP Soccer Podcast amongst those in your own soccer network and you can e-mail the show at [email protected]. Enjoy the Show! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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!...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Your host Giovanni Pacini interviews Curry College Head Mens Soccer Coach Pete Mendel. This in depth conversation covers the college game in general and the soccer playing experience at the NCAA DIII level. Coach Mendel will enter his 14th season at Curry in 2020 looking to position his group as one of the teams to beat in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. The GP Soccer Podcast is now listened to in a number of countries and you can a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 socce...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini conducts a very interesting interview with Seth Taylor of Ianni Training. Along with partner Patrick Ianni, Seth's work focuses on examining healthy and and unhealthy approaches to competition. Their guidebook "On Frame" helps parents find their best self and teaches them how to be their child's biggest asset in the sporting life. The discussion dives deep into the idea of changing the competitive landscape of youth...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Today's broadcast is the kick off of "The Coaches Show". Host Giovanni Pacini tackles the issues revolving around Grassroots Soccer and shares insights and advice as to how to best serve this important group of players. You can contact the GP Soccer Podcast at [email protected] to offer feedback or to receive information regarding advertising. Enjoy the show! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail As host of the GP Soccer Podcast allow me to wish you all the very best during this festive holiday season. Take the time to enjoy the spirit of the holidays alongside family and friends. I'll be back on the air after the holidays for Season 2 of the GP Soccer Podcast. Happy Holidays! Giovanni Pacini Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Season 1 finale of the GP Soccer Podcast! The GP Soccer Podcast will return for Season 2 in late January with all new guests and feature segments! All of Season 1 can still be heard on all of your favorite podcast listening platforms. Today's show features an interview with Marcus DiBernardo, the Head Mens Soccer Coach at Monroe College who just won the NJCAA National Championship. Interested listeners can reach out to host Giovanni Pacini regarding futu...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Sarah McQuade of e.t.c Coaching Consultants. e.t.c. Coaching Consultants provides education and guidance for soccer organizations to insure that their coaches are be developed at the highest standards utilizing best practices and methods. Be sure to share the GP Soccer Podcast amongst those within your own soccer network! It's all in the spirit of coaches helping coaches. Visit GP Soccer at www.gp-...