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Welcome to The Best of the GP Soccer Podcast!
The GP Soccer Podcast continues to enjoy huge success with a listening audience that literally spans the globe. Accolades for the show include:

#1 on Top Podcast's "independently produced soccer podcasts”.
#2 on Feedspot Media's list of “Best Soccer Coaching Podcasts”.
#5 on Feedspot Media’s “Top 25 Soccer Podcasts” that are a “must listen”.
#6 on Skill Shark’s “Top 10 Soccer Coaching Podcasts”.
Noted as one of the “Best Soccer Coaching Podcasts of 2024” on Player FM.

When the show returns for its 13th season on September 3rd, new episodes will be available every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network and be sure to also hit those "Like" icons! Those interested in advertising on the GP Soccer Podcast can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

Enjoy this episode from deep inside the GP Soccer Podcast vault!

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Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast Season 12 Finale!

Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to the final episode of Season 12. Many thanks go to the sponsors, guests, and countless listeners to the show. Season 13 will kick off on September 3rd, but "The Best of the GP Soccer Podcast" will air each Wednesday. Fans of the show have the opportunity to listen to any and all of the over 200 episodes starting from Season 1 wherever you listen to your podcasts.

This week's best of the "Conversation with the Coach" features two segments, one with Brad Knighton, GK Coach for the New England Revolution II squad and Servi Barrientos, Director of Media Partnerships with the NWSL, "Coaches Corner" features two "best of" segments from UCONN Head Women's Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma, and in the final block, the "American Soccer Revolution" features host Giovanni Pacini sharing a "best of" segment on how to lower the cost of youth and club soccer participation.

The GP Soccer Podcast has earned some outstanding recognition which includes-

#1 on Top Podcasts "Independently Produced Soccer Podcasts".

#2 on Feedspot Media's list of "Best Soccer Coaching Podcasts".

#5 on Feedspot Media's "Top 20 Soccer Coaching Podcasts" that are a "must listen".

#6 on Skill Shark's "Top 10 Soccer Coaching Podcasts".

MillionPodcasts "Top 10 Goalkeeper Podcasts".

Noted as one of the "Best Soccer Coaching Podcasts of 2024 on Player FM.

Enjoy the show and we'll see you in September with all new broadcasts!

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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 Pacini, and in the Euro Soccer Report, host Ralph Ferrigno discusses international football returns in Europe. In the final block, the "American Soccer Revolution" features host Giovanni Pacini sharing an article from NPR about the pay to play system in soccer.

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast proudly announces its new affiliation with the Sports History Network (sportshistorynetwork.com) and welcomes its new sponsors- Beautiful Game Soccer Academy (beautifulgamesa.com) and Ethos Performance Group (ethosperformancegroup.com)!

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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, host Ralph Ferrigno discusses the finals of the UEFA Champions League . In the final block, the "American Soccer Revolution" features host Giovanni Pacini sharing a Boston Globe article on the pressure high school coaches face from parents.

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast proudly announces its new affiliation with the Sports History Network (sportshistorynetwork.com) and welcomes its new sponsors- Beautiful Game Soccer Academy (beautifulgamesa.com) and Ethos Performance Group (ethosperformancegroup.com)!

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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, host Ralph Ferrigno discusses the exciting world of soccer in the UK. In the final block, the "American Soccer Revolution" features host Giovanni Pacini exposing yet again some of the dirty little secrets of club soccer.

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast proudly announces its new affiliation with the Sports History Network (sportshistorynetwork.com) and welcomes its new sponsors- Beautiful Game Soccer Academy (beautifulgamesa.com) and Ethos Performance Group (ethosperformancegroup.com)!

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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 final block, the "American Soccer Revolution" features host Giovanni Pacini featuring an audio from PierLuigi Collina about violence against referees at all levels.

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast proudly announces its new affiliation with the Sports History Network (sportshistorynetwork.com) and welcomes its new sponsors- Beautiful Game Soccer Academy (beautifulgamesa.com) and Ethos Performance Group (ethosperformancegroup.com)!

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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, but the segment will feature a "Best of..." of one of his past contributions. In the final block, the "American Soccer Revolution" features host Giovanni Pacini featuring an audio clip courtesy of NBCU Academy on Project Goal.

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast proudly announces its new affiliation with the Sports History Network (sportshistorynetwork.com) and welcomes its new sponsors- Beautiful Game Soccer Academy (beautifulgamesa.com) and Ethos Performance Group (ethosperformancegroup.com)!

Enjoy the show!

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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 Report, host Ralph Ferrigno will talk about a European force from the Artic Circle. In the final block, the "American Soccer Revolution" features host Giovanni Pacini asking the question- " Is the current group of USMNT players good enough to make an impact in next year's FIFA World Cup?".

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast proudly announces its new affiliation with the Sports History Network (sportshistorynetwork.com) and welcomes its new sponsors- Beautiful Game Soccer Academy (beautifulgamesa.com) and Ethos Performance Group (ethosperformancegroup.com)!

Enjoy the show!