Giovanni Soto

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University NCAA Division 2
Head Men’s Soccer Coach: 2023 – Present
● · Organize and schedule all aspects of the team’s program
● · Review oppositional video analysis with the team.
● · Create scouting reports for players with video analysis.
● · Recruit both Local and International Players from all over the world.
● · Carefully organize team practices during fall season and spring season.
· Prepare Student/Athletes for two years in all aspects of life, soccer,
and academics.
● Develop offseason, in-season soccer periodization workouts for players.
● · Place emphasis on student code of conduct always.
● · Model and teach professionalism on and off the field.
● · Recruit players to improve the soccer program both athletically and academically.
● · Support the mission of the Bloomfield College Athletics Department.
● · Support and establish fundraising events and activities.
● · Manage budget and expenses of the program.
● · Develop and support the assistant coaches.
● · Established tutoring/academic support program for BC Men’s Soccer Program.

Bergen Community College
Head Men’s Soccer Coach: 2015 – 2023
● · Organize and schedule all aspects of the team’s program
● · Review oppositional video analysis with the team.
● · Create scouting reports for players and 4-year College Universities.
● · Recruit both Local and International Players from all over the world.
● · Carefully organize team practices during fall season and spring season.
· Prepare Student/Athletes for two years in all aspects of life, soccer,
and academics.
● Develop offseason, in-season soccer periodization workouts for players.
● · Place emphasis on student code of conduct always.
● · Model and teach professionalism on and off the field.
● · Recruit players to improve the soccer program both athletically and academically.
● · Support the mission of the Bergen Community College Athletics Department.
● · Support and establish fundraising events and activities.
● · Manage budget and expenses of the program.
● · Develop and support the assistant coaches.
● · Established tutoring/academic support program for BCC Men’s Soccer Program.

Fort Lee High School, Fort Lee, NJ
Boys Varsity Assistant Coach 2013-2015
· 2014 Bergen County JV Tournament Runners Up (1st time school history)
Bergenfield High School, Bergenfield, NJ
Boys Varsity Assistant Coach 2011-2013
· 2013 Big North Division League Champions (1st time in school history)
Bergen Technical High School, Hackensack, NJ
Girls Varsity Head Coach 2009-2010
· 2010 New Jersey Vo-Tech Girls Soccer State Champions
FC Barcelona Escola Soccer Camps, Boyds, Maryland 2015-2019
· FCBESCOLA Assistant Coach for soccer camp training players ages 7-15
· Assist in setting up training drills and any activities done with the soccer players of the camp
· Motivating and teaching players how to play thru the technical and tactical aspects.

Industry Education:

● M.S.R.S. MASTER’S DEGREE in Soccer Coaching at The Patton School of Education, Ohio University 2021
● B.S. Degree in Exercise Physiology, William Paterson University
● B.A. Degree in Education/Teacher Certification, William Paterson University
● 2024 United States Soccer Federation D License
● 2021 IPSO (International Professional Scouting Organization) Professional World Certificate Oppositional Analyst, Burnley, England
● 2021 IPSO (International Professional Scouting Organization) Professional World Certificate Pro Football Scout, Burnley, England
● 2021 IPSO (International Professional Scouting Organization) Professional World Certificate Youth Scout, Burnley, England
● 2019 Coaching Certification TOVO Football System, Barcelona, Spain
● 2018 United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
● 2017 United States Soccer Federation Grassroots License
● 2017 World Football Academy Certification in Football Periodization
● 2017 Soccer Educational Consultants- Alliance of European Football Coaches Association Video Analyst Course

Played High School, Collegiate and Semi-Professional Soccer in the USA.
High School 1st team all league, all county and all state
College NJAC All Conference Player
Semipro Player for various clubs in the NJ/NY/PA Area
- 1 year USISL Player

1st Step: I must know the level of the player.
Testing of: (depending upon position)
Skills and Technicality with the Ball (passing, dribbling and shooting)
Decision Making with and without the Ball
Communication with and without the Ball
Vision with and without the Ball
Player Confidence with and without the Ball
Player Agility with and without the Ball

From this point, a Session can be written and then done with my client so as to reach goals, objectives and perspectives.

Typical Session:
1. Warm-Up (10 minutes)
Dynamic Stretches: High knees, leg swings, lunges, etc., to activate muscles and improve flexibility.
Ball Control Drills: Simple touches to get comfortable with the ball, like toe touches or pull-pushes.
Agility Work: Quick footwork on ladders or cones to enhance speed and coordination.
2. Technical Skills (20 minutes which can be sometimes combined with warmup)
Ball Control and Dribbling: Close control drills, moves to beat defenders, and turning drills using both feet.
Passing and Receiving: Practice with a focus on accuracy, timing, and using different parts of the foot. Incorporate one-touch passes and receive-and-turn exercises.
Shooting and Finishing: Emphasize technique, accuracy, and power, with drills like finishing from different angles, volleys, and shots on the move.
3. Tactical and Decision-Making Drills (20 minutes)
1v1 Situations: Work on beating defenders, changing pace, and reacting to defender positioning.
Small-Sided Scenarios: Even though it’s 1-on-1, include situational drills that mimic game-like scenarios (e.g., a quick turn and shot on goal).
Awareness Exercises: Drills that enhance awareness, like scanning drills and visual cues, to improve reaction time and anticipation.
4. Conditioning and Fitness (10 minutes) With Ball Usually
Speed and Agility Work: Sprints, shuffles, and cone work that mirror the quick movements made in a game.
Endurance Building: Intervals of jogging, sprinting, and rest periods, reflecting the high-intensity bursts typical of a match.
5. Cool-Down and Stretching (5–10 minutes)
Static Stretching: Target major muscle groups used during the session to enhance flexibility and reduce soreness.
Reflection and Goal Setting: Briefly review the session’s progress, set small goals for the next session, and discuss any specific areas for improvement.
A lot of emphasis on the mental aspects, such as confidence-building and positive feedback, helping the player develop a strong mindset alongside their physical and technical abilities.

Players are also given a free overall presentation of what the game is about in terms of its essence, its history and its more modernized aspects which affect the game of today.