New England Soccer Journal reaches the pulse of the region’s soccer scene in a vibrant new way, thanks to The Goal podcast with Matt Langone. Each episode features dynamic guests from across the sport’s spectrum, with a focus on prospects.
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New England Soccer Journal reaches the pulse of the region’s soccer scene in a vibrant new way, thanks to The Goal podcast with Matt Langone. Each episode features dynamic guests from across the sport’s spectrum, with a focus on prospects.
Matt Langone amd Matt Doherty discuss the impactful work of Project GOAL with its executive director and co-founder, Darius Shirzadi. Founded to support inner-city youth in Rhode Island by combining academic mentoring and soccer, Project GOAL has thrived for over 21 years. Shirzadi shares insights on the challenges and successes of running a free, impactful program that addresses both educational and athletic development. The conversation covers the program's structure, its community impact, partnerships with schools and sports teams, and success stories of alumni. The episode concludes with a fun segment, 'Extra Time,' featuring soccer-related questions.
Topics
00:28 Meet the Guests: Darius Shirzadi and Project Goal
00:55 The Origins and Mission of Project Goal
02:19 Challenges and Community Impact
03:59 Program Structure and Success Stories
07:23 Soccer's Growth in Rhode Island
12:48 Future Aspirations and Expansion
18:30 Extra Time: Fun and Insights
22:05 Tales from the Sidelines
23:06 A Shocking Incident at an AAU Game
24:07 The Escalating Insanity of Youth Sports
25:35 Parental Behavior and Its Impact on Kids
27:35 Misconceptions About Soccer
30:17 The Athleticism Debate
34:01 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
New England Soccer Journal’s The Goal
New England Soccer Journal reaches the pulse of the region’s soccer scene in a vibrant new way, thanks to The Goal podcast with Matt Langone. Each episode features dynamic guests from across the sport’s spectrum, with a focus on prospects.
