Book Private Soccer Lessons with Coach Giancarlo
Pro-trained coach with 15+ years developing youth athletes at all levels.
Pro-trained coach with 15+ years developing youth athletes at all levels.
I bring pro-level experience and 15+ years coaching players of all ages. My approach blends technical development, tailored training plans, and positive communication to help athletes grow, perform, and enjoy the game.
Woodland Hills, CA
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
12:15 AM - 1:15 AM
Tuesday
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
12:15 AM - 1:15 AM
Wednesday
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
12:15 AM - 1:15 AM
Thursday
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
12:15 AM - 1:15 AM
Friday
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
12:15 AM - 1:15 AM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Sunday
Unavailable
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Get to know Coach Giancarlo
About Me:
I’m Giancarlo, a former professional player with over 15 years of experience coaching and developing youth athletes. I specialize in creating personalized training sessions that build strong fundamentals, confidence, and true love for the game. I’ve coached at the club, academy, and community levels, and I focus on meeting each athlete where they are while helping them reach the next stage of their development. My goal is simple: make every player better, smarter, and more self-assured every time they step on the field.
How I can help you improve your game:
I can help you improve your game by giving you focused, individualized training that targets exactly what you need — whether that’s first touch, speed of play, finishing, confidence, or overall soccer IQ. I break skills down in a way that makes them easy to understand and even easier to apply in games. Every session is built around your goals, your strengths, and your areas for growth so you see real, consistent progress on the field.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Each session begins with a dynamic warm-up to activate the body and improve agility. We then move into technical drills tailored to your skill level—ball control, passing, dribbling, and first touch are emphasized. Small-sided games and situational exercises follow, allowing you to apply techniques under realistic game conditions. Sessions end with targeted finishing drills and a cooldown with feedback, ensuring every minute enhances your technical ability and overall soccer IQ.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I am a former professional soccer player with experience in the USL and overseas in Italy, transitioning into coaching and player development. I have over 15 years of experience coaching youth and adult players, specializing in technical development and individualized training programs. As Director of Coaching for Beverly Hills AYSO and founder of GD Training Soccer Academy, I have developed players of all levels, helping them reach their full potential. My coaching credentials include a USSF ‘D’ License and NSCAA Youth National Diploma, and I have a track record of creating high-performance programs that improve skills, game intelligence, and confidence on the field.
Best coach I ever had:
Soccer has always been a part of my life, and my greatest influence as a player was my father. He is a USSF “A” licensed coach, former Director of Region 1 Soccer, and a member of the Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame. Growing up under his guidance, I learned the importance of technical skill, tactical understanding, and leadership on and off the field—lessons that continue to shape my coaching philosophy today.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am deeply committed to helping players reach their full potential, both technically and mentally. I bring experience as a former professional player in the USL and overseas in Italy, along with over a decade of coaching youth and adult players. I prioritize individualized training, building confidence, and fostering a love for the game. Players and parents can expect a structured, supportive, and challenging environment where development, hard work, and passion for soccer always come first.
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