Gino's Soccer Academy is a week-long program for players ages 4 to 17. It is for the advanced as well as the beginning soccer player, individuals and teams.
With younger players who are just starting out in soccer, our emphasis is building joy in playing our beautiful game, along with skills and confidence with the ball.
With older or more experienced players we are training you to be a better attacking player by building skills, control, and decision-making with the application of defensive pressure in our exercises. This will help to improve your touch on the ball and decision-making skills. Every day we will work on directional possession and many attacking principles. Players love to shoot and we will incorporate many exercises and games allowing them to work on their finishing abilities. We will work on both attacking and defending principles, and how to play different positions.
We also want this to be a fun experience where the player is able to build confidence in themselves and show off their creativity. We will incorporate many skill building games that create a positive environment and great energy with the players! The morning sessions will work primarily on individual player development and small group play. We will build throughout the day with more small-sided games in the afternoon and end the day with a full-sided game.
Our Core Values:
- Build Player Confidence
- Inspire Through Achievement
- Challenge Players to Develop New Skills
- Educate About the Game of Soccer
- Create Lasting Memories
About Tom "Gino" Ginocchio
I was nicknamed ‘Gino’ as a young soccer player and it has stuck with me ever since. I have played soccer at all levels including recreational, competitive, high school, college and professional soccer. My experience allows me to identify with players at any level.
I currently hold my USSF National ‘B’ coaching license, and NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma & US Soccer Director of Coaching Diploma. I have been a Director of Coaching for the past 18 years: Walnut Creek Soccer Club (2007-2018) and Impact Soccer Club (2018-2022) and Revolution Football Club (merged club from Impact SC & Ajax East Bay) (2022-present). I also currently serve on Norcal Premier Soccer’s Board of Directors serving to elevate soccer in Northern California. I was first elected by our state’s soccer club leaders in 2016, and have been re-elected 4 times.
My coaching background includes working for eight years as an NCAA Division 1 soccer coach at Saint Mary’s College (SMC) in Moraga, and two years working with the ODP Cal-North State Coaching Program. I have also been a Premier Level Coach for the Lamorinda, Walnut Creek SC, Impact SC, and Revolution FC along with working as a trainer for various teams and individuals in other local clubs.
I have many former players playing NCAA Division 1 college soccer and there is no better feeling than seeing a player achieve their goals and dreams of playing soccer at the highest level. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experiences in the game of soccer with you.