Gia I.

I’m a recent Division I graduate with a lifelong passion for the sport and a strong desire to give back by mentoring the next generation of athletes. Competing at the highest collegiate level taught me the value of hard work, discipline, and resilience—lessons I carry with me and aim to instill in others. I understand the challenges young athletes face, both physically and mentally, and I’m committed to helping them grow not just as players, but as individuals. My goal is to provide guidance, motivation, and support that empowers them to reach their full potential, develop confidence, and build habits that will benefit them on the field and in life. There’s nothing more rewarding to me than watching an athlete discover what they’re truly capable of. I have experience coaching at Lasell University which is a Division 3 program in Massachusetts. I work with a club named Bolts and i'm the head coach for two different age groups, U13 and U15. i have also worked at SUSA doing 1:1 sessions with those athletes. I have worked with all age groups through clinics, 1:! sessions and camps i have worked.
Certifications:
- US Soccer Grassroots 11v11
-First Aid Certified by Red Cross
-FMS Screening Level 1
- Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science

Played in Division One Soccer Program at Central Connecticut State University
• 2023 ranked 7th in the Nation for goal scoring
• 2023 ranked 8th in the Nation for points per game
• 2023 ranked 8th in the Nation for total points
• ECACA Offensive Player of the Year
• 2023 Earned Offensive player of the year in the NEC
Conference
• NEWISA All New England 1st Team
• I have won four NEC Championship rings as a student athlete
• 2023 Earned 3-time player of the week in the NEC
Conference
• Earned Team Captain in 2023

You can expect a high energy hour who is going to push the athlete to the best they can be.
The outline of the hour will be:
-First 15-20 minutes: ball mastery
-Next 10 minutes: passing pattern
-Last 30 minute: position specific drills.