GP Soccer Podcast

Giovanni Pacini

GP Soccer Podcast is hosted by Giovanni Pacini, a noted expert in the areas of player, goalkeeper, and coach development. He is a United Soccer Coaches Master Coach and serves as a National Staff and National Goalkeeper Staff Coach for the organization. Pacini is a USYS East Region Staff Coach and enjoyed a highly successful career as a collegiate head soccer coach for over 25 years. The central theme will be player and coach development, but the broadcast will include soccer news and issues from across the globe. Interview guests will be a main feature as Pacini believes that the podcast can serve as the voice for many great many professionals in the game looking to share their message. Those who tune in will enjoy segments- "Conversation with the Coach", "Coaches Corner", and "Soccer News and Analysis with Giovanni Pacini joining the popular EPL Euro Report with contributor Ralph Ferrigno. The show can be found on virtually every platform where podcasts can be listened to. The show enjoys high profile accolades such as-  o   #1 on Top Podcast's "independently produced soccer podcasts”. o   #2 on Feedspot Media's list of “Best Soccer Coaching Podcasts”. o   #5 on Feedspot Media’s “Top 25 Soccer Podcasts” that are a “must listen”. o   #6 on Skill Shark’s “Top 10 Soccer Coaching Podcasts”. o   Noted as one of the “Best Soccer Coaching Podcasts of 2024” on Player FM.

  1. 12/24/2025

    Welcome to the Season 13 Finale of the GP Soccer Podcast! (S13 E17)

    Send us a text            This episode is the "Best of Season 13 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to the Season 13 finale of the GP Soccer Podcast! Many thanks go out to all the guests, sponsors, supporters, and most importantly, the audience. This week's "Best of Season 13 "Conversation with the Coach" will feature two interviews. First, Michael Milazzo, Asst. Coach with the New England Revolution II team and then Danielle Potemri and Damon Gallagher both involved with the US Amputee Soccer Association. Two "Best of Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson where he talks about small sided games and Erik Eisenhut, who addresses goalkeeper communication. The "American Soccer Revolution" focuses on US Soccer's new "Pathway Strategy" where Giovanni challenges the strategy relative to the impact of poor player development and practices at the grassroots level. During the hiatus, listeners will still be able to enjoy the regular Wednesday episodes in the form of "Best of The GP Soccer Podcast". Season 14 kicks off on March 4th. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as 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 appreciates its sponsors and supporters- United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network - The Beautiful Game Soccer Academy - Soccer Foundations Program via The Ethos Performance Group - GP Voice Over Services - Feedspot.com Enjoy the show!

    1h 47m
  2. 12/17/2025

    Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast (S13 E16)

    Send us a text                                Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!     Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with some brief commentary on the Mo Salah controversy This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Ade Coker, the legendary Nigerian player who played at West Ham. "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson where he talks about adaptive coaching. "News and Analysis" features news from the AP as well as a tragic local story, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report where he talks about the comparisons between players from 1990 as compared with those of today. The "American Soccer Revolution" focuses on US Soccer's new "Pathway Strategy" and why the US will never develop world class players in abundance. The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as 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 welcomes the new support from- United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network Also, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/ Enjoy the show!

    1h 51m
  3. 12/10/2025

    Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S13 E15)

    Send us a text                           Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!     Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with an extensive overview of the World Cup draw and event show This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Kevin Murphy, the Goalkeeper Coach at Merrimack College. "Coaches Corner" features Eric Eisenhut discussing the team transition to defense. "News and Analysis" featured news from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report where he talks about Mo Salah managing star players. The "American Soccer Revolution" focuses on US Soccer's new "Pathway Strategy" and why the USMNT will likely never win the 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" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as 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 welcomes the new support from- United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network Also, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/ Enjoy the show!

    1h 47m
  4. 12/03/2025

    Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S13 E14)

    Send us a text                                   Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!     Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience by dedicating this week's show to his father. Opening remarks include taking some heat from last week's prediction that Japan and Morocco will win a World Cup before the USMNT.  This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with John DiBenedictis, author of the best-selling book- "The Last 9 Seconds: The Secret to Scoring Goals on the Last Touch". "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson and the topic is "Equal Playing Time". "News and Analysis" featured news from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report where he talks about the underdogs of Europe's super leagues. The "American Soccer Revolution" focuses on US Soccer's new "Pathway Strategy" and why soccer will likely never have the highest participation rate in the US. The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as 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 welcomes the new support from- United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network Also, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/ Enjoy the show!

    1h 35m
  5. 11/26/2025

    Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast (S13 E13)

    Send us a text                             Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!     Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience talking about the high school state soccer finals that just took place. Lot's of great games!  This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with GP Soccer Podcast contributor Paul Robinson where the topic is player development in the UK versus the US. "Coaches Corner" features Giovanni Pacini talking about how teaching and coaching are one in the same. "News and Analysis" featured news from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report where he talks about World Cup qualifying in Europe. The "American Soccer Revolution" focuses on US Soccer's new "Pathway Strategy"  The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as 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 welcomes the new support from- United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network Also, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/ Enjoy the show!

    1h 34m

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About

GP Soccer Podcast is hosted by Giovanni Pacini, a noted expert in the areas of player, goalkeeper, and coach development. He is a United Soccer Coaches Master Coach and serves as a National Staff and National Goalkeeper Staff Coach for the organization. Pacini is a USYS East Region Staff Coach and enjoyed a highly successful career as a collegiate head soccer coach for over 25 years. The central theme will be player and coach development, but the broadcast will include soccer news and issues from across the globe. Interview guests will be a main feature as Pacini believes that the podcast can serve as the voice for many great many professionals in the game looking to share their message. Those who tune in will enjoy segments- "Conversation with the Coach", "Coaches Corner", and "Soccer News and Analysis with Giovanni Pacini joining the popular EPL Euro Report with contributor Ralph Ferrigno. The show can be found on virtually every platform where podcasts can be listened to. The show enjoys high profile accolades such as-  o   #1 on Top Podcast's "independently produced soccer podcasts”. o   #2 on Feedspot Media's list of “Best Soccer Coaching Podcasts”. o   #5 on Feedspot Media’s “Top 25 Soccer Podcasts” that are a “must listen”. o   #6 on Skill Shark’s “Top 10 Soccer Coaching Podcasts”. o   Noted as one of the “Best Soccer Coaching Podcasts of 2024” on Player FM.