The Genova International Italian Residency program is designed for players to practice four days per week and play two games per week with highly regarded Italian coaches and former pro players in the Italian way. The objective is to groom the players to help them secure a pro contract. The residency takes place during the months of September to May.

The Residency program takes place in Zane, Italy, just north of Vicenza. We have our own stadium, practice facility, lodging, and education in English. This strategic location boasts a close proximity to big academy teams such as Inter, Juventus, Milan, and Genoa, and is nearby neighbouring countries, Monaco, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.

 

Every Thursday we play a big academy and every Sunday we play in regionals and play for the town of Zane with very important practices up to four days a week, sometimes two times a day! Every player is evaluated after three months on their development and if it is deemed that the player is not developing and progressing he will be sent home and the next player on the waiting list will take his spot. The other players who are progressing will be allowed to stay on, with the hopes of gaining a pro contract with the help of all our resources in the soccer world.

 

Accommodation in the town of Zane is fully supervised by a professional staff. Participants will enjoy three healthy meals a day. Schooling will be a provided via the use of online education and an English-speaking teacher. There are also English-speaking coaches to assist with translation, if needed.

 

The cost of the program is 1400 euro per month. The duration each year is September to December 15 and January 15 to May 1. Accommodation, food, education, transport, supervision, uniforms, bags, coaching, games, and much more are included. Participants are responsible for the arrangement and payment of airfare.

  Please feel free to contact us at anytime for more details.

Genova International School of Soccer has gathered together a soccer family of former pro players, managers, FIFA agents, and scouts to band together to form real opportunities for players to showcase their talent to the world of pro soccer. Players who have played many years and have experience not only as pro players but have won World Cups, UEFA Championships, Champions League titles, and have played a combined total of more than 2000 Serie A games.

Among the participants are Morris Pagniello, Mauro Zironelli, Luciano Miani, and Maurizo Turone, to name a few. These people are also UEFA “A” and “B” coaches, directors of clubs, and know what it takes not only to become a pro, but to stay a pro as well as how to achieve success in life after pro soccer. They take great joy in teaching and helping players achieve their goals.

The Italy Showcases are designed to showcase talent from around the world to many clubs of professional soccer. The Showcases show players what it takes to succeed and how a soccer-craved country treats soccer and its players. Players learn what it takes to make a living playing the “beautiful game.” It also helps to create a European resume for the player. In addition, the program helps other teams we play against and provides other pro teams the opportunity to take a look at the players and watch them develop from the U14 level. Scouts, managers, and FIFA agents from different countries are present at games, where they are always looking for new and young talent.

 

The Italy Showcases are two weeks in duration. The team plays six games over the fourteen-day period. Every player is guaranteed forty-five minutes of playing time per game. The age groups are U14, U16, U18, and our seniors program, which trains players between the ages of 18 and 35.

The U14 and U16 usually play during the month of September. The U18 are played in November. The seniors program, which plays during trial season in Italy, takes place every July and August.

The showcases take place during these months because this is when the big academy teams are in season. The European leagues play soccer from September to May.

In the past, the U14 to U18 play big academy such as Juventus, Torino, Genoa, Monaco, Vicenza, AS Roma, Inter, and other clubs. To help players get their foot in the door, players also lower division teams.

The seniors play teams such as Fiorentina, Bologna, Chievo, Livorno, Siena, Vicenza, Monaco, as well as teams from Scotland, Belgium, and B, C, and D division teams. Most players will fit in the lower leagues to further help development. Getting your foot in the door is very important and the players’ skill, drive and determination will determine the rest.

The price for the tour is 2600 euro (not including airfare). The tour includes (but is not limited to) the following:

- pickup from the airport
- accommodation
- 3 meals a day
- transport in team bus
- coaching from UEFA “A” and “B” coaches
- uniforms and bags
- leisure wear
- 6 games

Parents and friends are welcome to participate in the tour. Included in the package is meals with team, accommodation, travel on team bus, pickup from airport, and more. The cost is 1800 euro for 2 weeks.

If you have any questions please feel to contact us at anytime.

The Genova International Italian Coaching Clinics have been designed to help aspiring coaches gain valuable experience in helping their coaching careers.

The Seniors Showcase tour in July/August is coached by Luciano Miani (Uefa “A”) and Mauro Zironelli (Uefa “B”), plus special guest pro coaches from Serie A, B, C, and D teams. Participation from first division teams from Scotland, Belgium, and Monaco has opened up six spots for other coaches around the world to participate in the 2 week showcase.

Along with their unique perspectives on the game, these coaches bring years of experience and knowledge in areas such as game preparation, practices, and, the mentality of pro soccer players. Our program allows the following opportunities:

- spend time with the team
- travel on the team bus
- meals with coaches and players
- valuable knowledge from the Italian coaches
- prep work from the tactical and technical part of the game
- full-time English translator on-hand

The cost is 1800 euro and includes pick up from airport, accommodations, 3 meals a day with team and coaches, transport on team bus, staff clothing, involvement in practices, pre-game warm ups, bench time during the games, coaching classes, and all that you can soak up from a showcase that eats, breathes, and lives soccer.

This is a great opportunity for both aspiring coaches and experienced coaches to experience soccer at one of the highest levels. You always meet the other teams’ coaches, see their prep work, meet coaches and players you have only seen on TV or heard about. There is no official certificate or license for this, but the experienced gained will be invaluable.

If you have more questions and concerns please feel free to contact us at anytime.

This week, Theo Markelis leaves for Valencia, and George Markelis flies to Italy to train with the first Italian Tour Trials group, prior to his arrival at Elenche. The Melbourne Phoenix u18's farewelled George and Theo after their July 13 match, and GISS Melbourne celebrated Theo and George's achievement that evening at the Reggio Calabria club headquarters of Genova International Australia. Some more images...

The second GISS Ovada campus clinic has begun at the Genova International home base in Ovada, Italy. Staff include GISS Director Morris Pagniello, with head coach Roberto Briata, and coaches Canepa, Picasso, Galliardi, Oliva, Jacabucci, and Teti. Over 150 players from throughout the Piedmonte and Liguria regions will attend the Ovada campus for an intensive clinic over 10 days.