GP Soccer Podcast

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 th...

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...

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...

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. P...

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 J...

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 revolv...

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....

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...

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 hom...

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 s...

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 gp4soccer@yahoo.com regarding advertising rates and information regarding becomi...

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...

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...

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 th...

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 gp4soccer@yahoo.com. As we deal with the Covid-19 pandemic,...

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 sponso...

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 pr...

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 G...

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,...

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...

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...

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 gp4soccer@yahoo.com or at 617-...

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 wom...

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 fascinatin...

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-...