Golazo with Carlos and Paul

A unique soccer podcast hosted by Carlos Granados and Paul Ciampoli that focuses on empowering parents and coaches to grow youth soccer opportunities in cities.

Q&A With Black Star's Patrick Rose

In the latest episode of Golazo With Carlos and Paul, the coaches speak with Patrick Rose, director of Black Star, which aims to accelerate the growth and popularity of soccer in Black American communities. 

07-16
42:00

Q&A With Refugee Soccer Founder and Executive Director Adam Miles

In the latest episode of Golazo With Carlos and Paul, Adam Miles, the founder and executive director of Refugee Soccer, discusses the path he took in life that resulted in his deciding to create Bridges to America and Refugee Soccer, as well as details the mission of Refugee Soccer and its ongoing initiatives. 

05-30
48:42

Professor Details How The Pandemic Can Make Youth Sports More Equitable

In the latest episode of Golazo! With Carlos and Paul, the coaches speak with Jocelyn Carter, a professor of psychology and the director of clinical training at DePaul University. Carter recently wrote a column for U.S. News and World Report detailing how the COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity to make youth sports more equitable.  We also hear from Jessica Gonzalez, the owner and director of JG Soccer-Strength and Conditioning. 

04-19
49:25

Golazo! With Carlos and Paul is back!

Golazo! With Carlos and Paul is back! 

01-31
19:49

Q&A with Bethany Henderson, CEO of DC SCORES and President of the America SCORES National Network

In the latest episode of Golazo! with Carlos and Paul, Bethany Henderson, CEO of DC SCORES and  President of the America SCORES National Network, discusses the evolution of DC SCORES under her leadership and her vision for the future of DC SCORES and the America SCORES network. 

04-29
34:54

Q&A with Ken Godat, Director of Youth Player Development, St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club

Coach Carlos and Coach Paul sit down with Ken Godat, Director of Youth Player Development at St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club, to discuss the club's city program, which kicked off its 2021 season on March 15. The program was founded to bring soccer to inner city kids, ages 6-14 and is completely free for participating families, who receive instruction and equipment donated by members of the club and the community at large. 

03-31
32:09

A conversation with Joanna Lohman

Coach Carlos and Coach Paul chat with athlete, activist and author Joanna Lohman about her new book, "Raising Tomorrow's Champions," as well as how she would go about making soccer more inclusive.

03-17
32:33

The state of play for international youth soccer

Coach Carlos and Coach Paul discuss the state of play for international youth soccer with a closer look at Japan, China, France and Brazil.

03-02
50:25

A conversation with Simon Landau, Director of Development and Partnerships for Open Goal Project

In our latest episode, we talk with  Simon Landau, Director of Development and Partnerships for Washington, D.C.-based Open Goal Project. Simon talks about the history of Open Goal Project and his vision for Open Goal Project for the next five years. 

01-22
53:03

A conversation with Sean Hinkle, Chief Program Officer at DC SCORES

In our latest episode, we speak with Sean Hinkle, Chief Program Officer at DC SCORES.Sean oversees  all aspects of DC SCORES programming and has been with the organization since 2009.

12-31
55:40

A conversation with Mario Ruiz of the Academy of Soccer

Coach Carlos and Paul sit down with Mario Ruiz, owner of the Academy of Soccer in Colorado Springs, Colo.

12-17
49:38

A conversation with Akron Inner City Soccer Club's Dele Olabisi

In the latest episode, Coach Carlos and Coach Paul speak with Dele Olabisi, founder and president of Akron Inner City Soccer Club in Akron, Ohio.Coach Olabisi discusses the history of the Akron Inner City Soccer Club, his vision for inner city soccer in Akron and for inner city soccer across the U.S., and what advice he would give to a person or a group that wants to start a similar program like the Akron Inner City Soccer Club.

12-09
38:58

A conversation with David Pharis Owens, Soccer Coordinator, D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation

Coach Carlos and Coach Paul talk with David Pharis Owens about his successful efforts to bring D.C. youth the opportunity to play soccer through his work with the District of Columbia's Department of Parks and Recreation, how he got into being a soccer coach and future projects that he wants to pursue to create more opportunities for inner-city children to play the sport.

11-25
01:05:54

What does it mean to be a coach-mentor?

What does it mean to be a coach-mentor? Coach Carlos and Coach Paul offer their thoughts in the latest episode.

11-12
38:33

How coaches are keeping soccer players engaged in challenging times

Coaches Paul and Carlos discuss what they and other soccer coaches are doing to keep players engaged with the sport during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10-21
41:28

Golazo with Carlos and Paul (Episode One)

D.C. youth soccer coaches Carlos Granados and Paul Ciampoli describe their passion for soccer and coaching, what their new podcast will focus on including ways to expand opportunities for city youth to play the sport and talk about the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented for youth soccer activities.

10-09
25:11

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