Giovanni P.

I’m currently an Assistant Coach for the NCAA Division II men’s soccer program at Point Park University, a coach with Pittsburgh Soccer Academy, and have also coached with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Grassroots and Development Academy, the Tustin U14 girls’ team, and Rivasamba H.C.A. U16 in Italy

I coach players of all ages, from young beginners to competitive athletes preparing for the next level. My experience includes private 1-on-1 sessions, small group training, full team coaching, and soccer analysis.

I hold three U.S. Soccer coaching licenses: 11v11, 7v7, and 4v4. My sessions focus on technique, confidence, decision-making, and creating a positive environment where players improve, have fun, and enjoy the game.

I am currently playing for Point Park University, a program competing in the Mountain East Conference (NCAA Division II). This season, playing primarily as a defensive midfielder, I recorded 3 goals and 2 assists, while also serving as the team captain. I was honored to be selected to the Second Team All‑Conference.
Last year, I played at Heartland Community College, where I started every match and helped the team win the Regional Championship, the District Championship, and compete in the NJCAA National Championship.
Two years ago, I competed as a freshman at Texas A&M International University (NCAA Division II), gaining valuable experience at a high collegiate level.
Before coming to the United States, I played in Italy. I began in Eccellenza (5th division) until age 16, where I was scouted and signed by Genoa C.F.C., a club competing in Serie A, one of the top leagues in the world.
I am comfortable in all midfield roles. Earlier in my career I often played as a number 10, but in recent years I have matured into a number 6 (holding midfielder) a position where I can best use my technique, tactical understanding, vision, physicality, and mentality. My strengths include consistency, leadership, and a strong passion for the game.

In a 1‑on‑1 private session, players can expect training that’s completely built around their needs. I always start by looking at where they’re currently at, their strengths, weaknesses, and what they want to improve. From there, I create a session that focuses on the details: quality of touches, ball control, passing, shooting technique, decision‑making, and overall speed of play.
We work on everything from dribbling and footwork to playing under pressure, using game‑like situations that help players think faster on the field. I put a big emphasis on mentality, staying confident, and developing smart habits that translate directly into real matches.
The sessions usually mix technical work, competitive drills, and fun exercises to keep players motivated and improving. Throughout the training, I make sure to give clear feedback, corrections, and encouragement so each player understands why we’re doing something and how it helps their game.
For small‑group sessions, the approach is very similar, the only difference is adding teamwork, communication, and decision‑making with other players involved. It creates a competitive environment where everyone pushes each other while still getting individual attention.