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Send us a textWelcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his terrific worldwide audience to another great show! In the opening block, Giovanni talks about the town soccer model for player development, per a Boston Globe article, asks the question- "Does Boston really need two soccer stadiums?", shares feedback from last week's interview with Senator Barry Finegold about legislating pay to play, and shares the efforts about Street FC.This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Keith Tozer where all things futsal is discussed. "Coaches Corner" will feature Paul Robinson on the importance of small sided games. News and Analysis will feature Giovanni Pacini, and Ralph Ferrigno will share his insights on the best derbies in Europe. The American Soccer Revolution highlights how town soccer organizations can create dynamic and impactful player development organizations. The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the GP Soccer Podcast can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com. Enjoy the show!
Today's guest… Keith Tozer. MISL alum, National Futsal Team Head Coach, and Current co-chair of the MASL, he's been busy in this game we all love. With some incredible stories that include the most famous trade in Steamers history, Keith informs and entertains in this one! Be sure to check out the liner notes for a link to the open combine coming up in San Diego for the league. Still got it??? Go take a shot! Let's go!!! Link for tryouts: https://www.maslsoccer.com/masl-pro-combine
In this episode, we're joined by the visionary Commissioner of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL), Keith Tozer. Keith shared his extensive journey and deep passion for the sport, offering insights into his career and what draws him to the fast-paced nature of indoor soccer.Keith explained the unique appeal of indoor soccer, addressing common misconceptions about the MASL and highlighting to excitement and strategic depth that the game offers. He dove into the league's approach to corporate partnerships, articulating the strengths and value points that make MASL an attractive platform for businesses looking to engage with vibrant, sports-loving audiences.With a recent merger set to reshape the landscape of indoor soccer, Keith outlined his visionary plans for the future of the MASL and discussed the necessary steps to enhance the league's popularity and ensure it captures a broader fan base, emphasizing the importance of strategic marketing and attracting influential new owners o the league. Keith also gave us a behind-the scenes look at the league's annual combine (which is taking place in October!), explaining how this key event fits in to the MASL's broader operations and its role in nurturing new talent and maintaining high competition standards.If you're a fan of the indoor soccer scene, Keith's name is one you will recognize and know that this is an episode you are not going to want to miss. And, if you aren't a fan or don't know much about this side of the sport, we are confident you'll want to tune in and learn about why this is something you should be paying more attention to as the game continues to grow here int he United States.Now Live on Youtube, Spotify, Apple and everywhere else.#OffThePitch • #SoccerBusinessPodcast ----------------------------------------------------Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastOffthePitch/Follow Off the Pitch on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastoffthepitch/Follow Off the Pitch on TikTok:http://www.tiktok.com/@podcastoffthepitchFollow Keith Tozer on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-tozer-7126651/Follow Matt Cunningham on social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcghm/Follow David Kinnear on social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kinnear-b48857195/
In the latest episode of *Over the Ball*, the hosts dive deep into the US Men's National Team's disappointing performance against Canada, calling out their lackluster play, sloppy defense, and seeming apathy on the field. They also explore the brewing battle for the goalkeeper spot between Patrick Schulte and Ethan Horvath, while expressing cautious optimism for improvement under new coach Pochettino. Joining the conversation is Keith Tozer, commissioner of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL), who shares insights into the league's rapid growth, the push for soccer-specific stadiums, and the exciting potential for promotion and relegation. Tozer also highlights the importance of youth development through academy programs and teases the upcoming player combine, offering a pathway for emerging talent. In a lively exchange, Tozer reflects on his own career, his experiences with Tommy Mulroy, and his time in the international soccer scene, capping it off with fun anecdotes about playing at Madison Square Garden and visiting Studio 54. This engaging episode wraps up with Tozer promoting an exciting upcoming MASL event.
Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini once again welcomes his worldwide audience to the show noting that the broadcast has been reformatted... new and improved! A leaner show now features some new segments such as... "Conversation with the Coach", "Coaches Corner", and "Soccer News and Analysis With Giovanni Pacini". Returning to the broadcast will be the terrific Rob Ellis with his popular "EPL and Euro Soccer Report". Host Giovanni Pacini opens the show with commentary regarding unruly behavior amongst players, coaches, referees, and parents. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" will feature a returning guest, Keith Tozer where the discussion will be around the game of futsal. Coaches Corner" will feature Giovanni Pacini discussing outlining a training session. The GP Soccer Podcast will feature new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the GP Soccer Podcast can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com.Enjoy the show!
In Episode 117, Keith Tozer, Commissioner of the Major Arena Soccer League, Coach of the US Futsal National Team, MISL coach and player in five decades, the first-ever pick in the MISL Draft, and a Hall of Famer in multiple hall of fames, talks with Paul and Phil about what he has learned over the course of his five-decade long career playing and coaching indoor and outdoor soccer and futsal, why all teams should use futsal/indoor soccer as part of their player development, the power of the Geese “V” formation, leading up, his personal why, mentorship, how he has used lessons from soccer in his role as MASL Commissioner. Specifically, Keith discusses: · His personal story, including how he grew his passion for soccer, particularly indoor and futsal, coaching, and leadership, and how he got to be Commissioner of the MASL – and we inadvertently talked about answers to some possible trivia questions as well (2:13) · Why he believes that futsal and indoor are critical to training and should be an integral part of development at all levels (7:01) · His personal why/mission statement and how he is living it out (14:21) · The power of the Geese “V” formation and what leadership lessons we can learn from it (16:32) · His defining moment and how it impacted his development (21:01) · How he navigated the transition to coaching from playing, and his stint as a player/manager, and the leadership lessons he learned on his journey (24:00) · How he intentionally sought out mentors as a young leader and what he learned from his mentors (30:15) · The power of leading up (33:46) · A couple of the best leaders he played or coached with, and what set them apart from the rest (33:25) · What he would tell the 27-year-old Keith Tozer if he could go back in time (39:40) · A great story about empowering, servant leadership (41:41) · How he is using lessons learned from the game of soccer in his role as Commissioner of the MASL (46:22) · The good, bad, and ugly of US Soccer, how the MASL is helping to move the game forward in the US (46:26) · How he has used lessons learned from the game in his marriage and parenting (58:12) · His recommendations (59:21) Resources and Links from this Episode · MASL Website · US Youth Futsal Website · Uncut Video of the Episode · HSEL Facebook Group · Warrior Way Soccer · Coaching the Bigger Game Program · Phil's email for DISC Training · The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players, by Pat Riley
Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 7 has kicked off! This popular show will continue to feature expert guests, outstanding commentary, and high-quality information for all those involved in teaching the game. With the World Cup only weeks away, host Giovanni Pacini will be offering insightful analysis as well as from expert guests. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the GP Soccer Podcast can contact the show at gp4soccer@yahoo.com.This is a first for the GP Soccer Podcast... two interview guests! Today's interview guests are JP Dellacamera, the iconic soccer play by play announcer and Keith Tozer, Commissioner of the MASL. Doesn't get much better than that!The GP Soccer Podcast will feature new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Follow the GP Soccer Podcast on Facebook , Twitter (@gpacini155), LinkedIn, Instagram and Linktree. Check out the show website at www. gpsoccerpodcast.com as well!Next week's guest is Don Norton, the men's assistant soccer coach at Rutgers University- Camden. Enjoy the show!
We traverse a fascinating litany of top-tier North American professional indoor soccer leagues with pioneering player, record-setting coach and now, current Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) commissioner Keith Tozer. In a pro career spanning more than 40 years, Tozer has literally done it all in the indoor game: Playing on original Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) sides like the Cincinnati Kids, Hartford Hellions and Pittsburgh Spirit; Dually playing/coaching for the American Indoor Soccer Association's (AISA) Louisville Thunder and Atlanta Attack; and Coaching both the last two seasons of the MISL's Los Angeles Lazers and, legendarily, winning six titles in 22 seasons across four leagues with the Milwaukee Wave Tozer is not only the winningest coach in indoor pro soccer history (amassing over 700 wins), but one of the most successful overall US soccer coaches of all time. Buckle up for a wild ride across the rocky terrain of professional indoor soccer - including an outdoor detour with the American Soccer League Pennsylvania Stoners, coaching US teams for international futsal tournaments, and whatever happened to Mark Cuban's much-hyped Professional Futsal League. And, of course, an analysis of the present state of the pro indoor game - and where Tozer hopes the MASL can take it in the years ahead.
This week the coaches sit down with Keith Tozer, US Youth Futsal Technical Director, to talk about the growth of youth futsal in the US and where he sees it going in the future. 00:00 - 5:15 - Rec Registration is open, Diamonds tryouts and Diamonds player announcement 5:16- 22:10- Interview with Keith Tozer, US Youth Futsal Technical Director 22:11 - 40:20- Futsal, AFCON, Player of the match, on this day in soccer history, fair play of the week
Major Arena Soccer League Commissioner Keith Tozer returns to the studio to talk about being his new job and a new season of Milwaukee Wave arena soccer. Get Tickets at https://www.milwaukeewave.com/
Sparky is joined by Don Wojczulis of the Journey House College Sports Show to celebrate the return of the show TONIGHT on the FAN (6-8pm) and talk about the aftermath of week 1 in college football. Plus, Commissioner of the Professional Futsal League, Keith Tozer joins Sparky to talk about USA's match against Honduras.
Listen to host, Keith Tozer talk to Josh Wilkens, FIFA Futsal Referee & MASL Referee and Shane Butler, FIFA Futsal Referee Instructor.
Craig Elsten is joined by the iconic voice of soccer in the United States, JP Dellacamera, who has signed on with Keith Tozer and Shep Messing to create the new leadership trio in the MASL front office. JP shares his thoughts on where the MASL is now and where it could be headed, as well as remembering his times as a young man announcing the MISL in its heyday, and some thoughts on the 1999 Women's World Cup, and the growth of soccer in the USA over the decades.
Craig Elsten is joined by new MASL chairman Shep Messing, a man who led one of the most interesting careers in American professional sports. He played with Pelé, became one of the first true stars of indoor soccer, and has been a long-time analyst for the Red Bulls MLS franchise on TV. Now, he's teamed up with Keith Tozer and JP Dellacamera to form the new leadership triad for indoor soccer. Warning: this conversation goes deep and may get you extremely excited for a brighter future!
Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast Season 4 finale! The entire season has been dedicated to the theme- "The State of the Game" with many of the leading experts in the game contributing to the conversation. Host Giovanni Pacini would like to publicly thank the guests that appeared during Season 4- Patrick Ianni, Skip Gilbert, Nancy Feldman, Ian Barker, Tim Bradbury, Bryan Thorp, Deb Raber, Gareth Smith, Phil Wheddon, Jeff Vennell, Doug Williamson, Jim Willis, Neil Hull, Mike O'Connor, Sonny Dalesandro, Kevin Payne, Felicity Day, Lynn Berling-Manuel, Mario Pacini, Letita Price, and Keith Tozer. All of Season 4 as well as Seasons 1, 2, and 3 are always available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please be sure to share the show among those within your social media network and note host Giovanni Pacini will be re-promoting Season 4 throughout the summer. Season 5 will kick off on September 8th.Enjoy the show!
Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Keith Tozer the Technical Director for US Youth Futsal. He also serves as a FIFA and CONCACAF Futsal Instructor. The conversation involves the history of the game here in the US as well as the indoor game in general. The show opens with comments related to the last episode with Letitia Price, an email submission, and preparation for Season 5. The GP Soccer Podcast Season 4 series "The State of the Game" concludes next week with a wrap up show. Every episode can always be listened to wherever and whenever you listen to your podcasts. Please be sure to share the show among those within your social media network. Enjoy the show!
Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini interviews Letitia Price, the Assistant Coordinator for Ohio University's on-line Masters Program in Soccer Coaching. Letitia is a doctoral candidate conducting gender equity research as well as serving in a developmental support capacity for United Soccer Coaches Advocacy Groups. The issues of social inequity and injustice forms the basis of this substantive conversation. The GP Soccer Podcast series- "The State of the Game" has enjoyed immense success and listeners are encouraged to share the show among those within their social media networks. Season 4 will draw to a close with an episode entirely devoted to the highlights of the series with Season 5 scheduled to kick off in early September. Throughout the summer, host Giovanni Pacini will promoting all of the "State of the Game" shows where they can be found wherever you listen to your podcasts. Next week's guest will be Keith Tozer, Technical Director of US Youth Futsal. Enjoy the show!
In the return of the Sockers' Summer Overtime series, Craig Elsten and Jerry Jimenez are joined by the new commissioner of the MASL, Keith Tozer. The gentlemen revisit Tozer's past as both a player and head coach in the sport of indoor, before turning to today's issues and the direction Tozer would like to lead the MASL.
Sparky asks if you have any faith in Khris Middleton for the rest of this series with the Nets? Plus, Keith Tozer talks USA Soccer's big win!
04/19/21 Sparky's Midday Madness - Sparky kicks off this week of madness with some Bucks chatter, as he'll play back some of Bucks GM Jon Horst's press conference earlier today. Plus, he'll talk about the controversy happening over in Europe regarding soccer with former Milwaukee Wave coach Keith Tozer.
Listen to host, Keith Tozer talk to Guy Aharon: Playmaker CEO & Co-Founder, Schellas Hyndman: Grand Canyon University Head Coach, Dani Marks: Playmaker Technical Director, and Kyle Porter: Grand Canyon University Director of Sports Performance (Men's Soccer)
Listen to host, Keith Tozer talk to Tom Byer, Director of T3 Group and Paul Holocher, Academy Director from the Houston Dynamo FC / MLS
When you believe in something, you will achieve! We are honoured to welcome to In The Game Sports Podcast, Mr. Keith Tozer, long-time former head Coach of the U.S. Futsal National Team and Commissioner of the Professional Futsal League (PFL) Host of US Youth Futsal World of Futsal ▶️https://www.usyouthfutsal.com/wof ▶️https://www.indoorsoccerhall.com/keith-tozer ▶️https://twitter.com/Ktozerusafutsal ▶️https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Tozer ▶️https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-tozer-7126651/ We were honoured!! Thank you Keith!!! #USYouthfutsal #sportspodcastqatar #inthegame #USAfutsal #indoorsoccer #football #indoorsoccerleague #sport #sports #sportspodcast #firstsportspodcast #inthegamesportspodcastQatar #inthegame #gingercamel #doha #Qatar This is a sports podcast in Qatar. Follow IN THE GAME:
When you believe in something, you will achieve! We are honoured to welcome to In The Game Sports Podcast, Mr. Keith Tozer, long-time former head Coach of the U.S. Futsal National Team and Commissioner of the Professional Futsal League (PFL) Host of US Youth Futsal World of Futsal ▶️https://www.usyouthfutsal.com/wof ▶️https://www.indoorsoccerhall.com/keith-tozer ▶️https://twitter.com/Ktozerusafutsal ▶️https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Tozer ▶️https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-tozer-7126651/ We were honoured!! Thank you Keith!!! #USYouthfutsal #sportspodcastqatar #inthegame #USAfutsal #indoorsoccer #football #indoorsoccerleague #sport #sports #sportspodcast #firstsportspodcast #inthegamesportspodcastQatar #inthegame #gingercamel #doha #Qatar This is a sports podcast in Qatar. Follow IN THE GAME:
Listen this week as host, Keith Tozer talks to the Founder and Managing Director at Futsal Focus, Stephen McGettigan.
Listen this week as host, Keith Tozer talks to the MASL ALL STARS, Kraig Chiles (West All Star), Lane Smith (Owner of Tacoma Stars), Nick Perera (Coach West All Stars), Leo Gibson (Coach East All Stars), and Hewerton Moreira (Coach of St Louis Ambush)
Listen to host, Keith Tozer talk to England's Mens Futsal National Teams, Doug Reed
Listen this week as Keith Tozer talks to the Host of Inside Soccer Podcast, Bill Peterson
Special Guest, US Indoor Soccer and Futsal player and coaching legend Keith Tozer discusses the success of indoor soccer and the return of glory he believes will happen. Keith is a key member of the movement to grow Futsal in the United States and discusses the challenges and many opportunities this great discipline offers players and the game of soccer. Keith's success and accomplishment in soccer is nearly unmatched in this country, yet his college, SUNY Oneonta, has a long history of great soccer contributors coming from its campus.
Listen to this week as host, Keith Tozer talks to Executive Director USYF, Brian Catrine, Director of Learning Strategy & Design CD2, Scott Foster and the President of CD2 Learning Jay Breeden
This week we had the honor of having on Keith Tozer, the Commissioner of the PFL - Professional Futsal League - and, in our opinion, The Godfather of Futsal. Keith was the first player ever drafted into the MISL and has spent his career heavily involved in futsal and indoor soccer as a player, coach, executive and now commissioner. He is the host of the world renowned World of Futsal podcast which has over 200,000 listeners in over 100 countries and was formerly the head coach of the US Men's National Futsal Team for 20 years up until 2017. Keith is supporting a charity event to help support those in need right now and will be going live on Cinco de Mayo - you can find the information below. Charity Event Details - https://soccersummit.coachesclinic.com Keith's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-tozer-7126651/ Keith's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Ktozerusafutsal
World of Futsal presents Legends of Indoor Soccer: Part 2. Listen to host Keith Tozer talk to San Diego Sockers Owner and coach & owners of Califino, Phil Salvagio & Miguel Luna
World of Futsal presents Legends of Indoor Soccer: Part 1. Listen to host Keith Tozer, talk to Bethany Henderson (Network President America Scores), Joshua Schaub (MASL Commissioner), and Diane Scavuzzo (Editor in Chief Soccer Today)
Listen this week as host, Keith Tozer talks to Marcelo Antonelli, Author of "Soccer Powered by Futsal"
Listen to this weeks episode where host, Keith Tozer talks to Colin Schmidt (America Scores CEO Bay Area) and Alicia Yanow (Operations Lead). With special guests Kate Carpenter and Bethany Henderson.
Listen to host, Keith Tozer talk to CBS TV's Survivor winner, fan favorite and Co-founder of Grassroots, Ethan Zohn
Listen to host Keith Tozer as he talks about the latest news in Futsal!
Listen to host Keith Tozer talk to CONCACAF Futsal Correspondent, Kris Fernandes
Listen to host, Keith Tozer talk to the USYF Referees.
Listen to host, Keith Tozer talk to Chairman of the NFPL, Drew “Ducks” Ducker.
KatieBeth and Allison talk about KatieBeth's lack of emotions, feelings, and they talk to World of Futsal's, Keith Tozer.
Listen to host, Keith Tozer talk to South America Futsal Correspondent, Patricio Knaudt
On this week's podcast, presented by TeamSnap, we hear an interview from #BMORE20 with Keith Tozer, who talks about the benefits of futsal as well as the session he presented with Anson Dorrance at the convention. We chat with Vince Ganzberg to get a review of the first-ever National Diploma hosted at convention as well as some upcoming United Soccer Coaches courses including a pilot course aimed at college coaches. We hear from Myron Vaughn, who was a candidate at the National Diploma in Baltimore. He is the Juniors Director for the South Central Soccer Academy just outside of Indianapolis.
Listen to host, Keith Tozer talk to European Fusal Correspondent, Damon Shaw!
Listen to this special episode "ALL AROUND THE WORLD" with host Keith Tozer. Listen to Keith Tozer talk about All of the latest futsal news from around the world!
Join host Keith Tozer talk to, Director, ISL Ageny, Adam Brundle.
Listen to Keith Tozer talk to the Head Coach U.S. of the Women’s National Team, Vlatko Andonovski.
Listen to Keith Tozer talk to the Africa / CAF / WOF Correspondent, Driss Talmoust.
Mike McGivern is joined by Keith Tozer, U.S. Futsal Men's National Team Coach, FIFA Futsal Instructor, CONCACAF Futsal Instructor and about 25 other titles. They are joined by Alex and Diego to discuss everything Futsal.