The SPORTi Podcast

Our podcast is dedicated to guiding families through the complexities of youth sports in the Greater Toronto Area. From understanding levels of play to accessing resources and overcoming challenges, we share personal experiences and practical insights to help parents feel informed and empowered. Join us as we simplify the journey and create a supportive community for families stepping into the world of youth sports.

The SPORTi Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by SPORTi Canada, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

SPORTi Canada hosts The SPORTi Podcast, a sports show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode #40

  Building Global Pathways: Coach Joe Parolini and Toronto Blizzard

  Nov 4, 202542 minS1

  <p>EPISODE 40</p><p>Building Global Pathways with Joe Parolini & @TorontoBlizzard</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, host Laura sits down with Joe Parolini, owner of the historic Toronto Blizzard soccer academy, as he joins us from his hometown of Napoli, Italy, to share updates on his international soccer ventures and athlete development programs in Toronto.</p><p><br></p><p>Joe reflects on the club’s deep roots in Canadian soccer—from its beginnings in the 1970s to its evolution today—and his ownjourney from player to coach to national team staff at the 19...

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  Episode #39

  From Toronto to NCAA D1 Soccer: Hailey & Vanessa on Adapting, Competing & Thriving

  Oct 23, 202535 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, host Laura interviews athletes Hailey (@hailey.soccer_3) and Vanessa (@vwl0122), two Canadian soccer players from the Toronto area who now play collegiate D1 soccer in the United States at Wagner College @wag_wsoccer.</p><p> </p><p>The conversation explores their journey from playing youth soccer with the Toronto Blizzard @torontoblizzard to earning opportunities in the U.S., their experiences adapting to a faster and more physical American style of play, and the key role their training and fitness programs played in preparing them for NCAA Division I competition.</p><p> </p><p>Both athle...

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  Episode #38

  For the Joy of the Game & Playing with Passion: we sit with the 2016 Team from DNLP

  Oct 20, 202515 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, host Laura sits with Coach Kevin and his 2016 DNLP boys’ soccer team. </p><p>@dnlp_futcol</p><p><br></p><p>The discussion highlights the academy’s philosophy of developing a passion for soccer while emphasizing enjoyment, teamwork, and personal growth. Coach Kevin, originally from Chile, explains that DNLP focuses on nurturing players’ love for the game rather than just winning, with “Rule #1” being to always have fun. </p><p><br></p><p>The young players—Joshua, Jonathan, Dante, Demetri, and Kunga—share their reasons for loving soccer, favorite parts of training, and strategies...

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  Episode #37

  Tamara's Hockey Journey: From Timbits in the GTA to getting drafted to the PWHL

  Sep 29, 202542 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, host Pam is joined by Tamara Giaquinto — standout Canadian hockey player from Boston University, who captained the team in 2024–25, earned the 2024 Hockey East Defender of the Year title, and was recently drafted by PWHL Montreal — along with her longtime mentor, Rob Nixon of SCORE Hockey School</p><p>Tamara traces her path from boys' Timbits to Brampton Canadettes, Oakville Hornets, and Etobicoke Jr., through Team Ontario Red and Team Canada U18 (yes, the infamous beep test 10), to BU, the Beanpot, and a Master's in Real Estate. </p><p>She and Rob unpack goal-s...

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  Episode #36

  From Injuries to Pro: Coach Lexi's Road to Portugal, Youth Development & Building FSF

  Sep 7, 202539 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, host Laura sits down with Coach Lexi—pro player turned performance coach and founder of Female Soccer Fitness (FSF). </p><p>From tearing her ACL three times to earning a scholarship at TMU, playing League1 Ontario, and signing a pro deal in Portugal, Lexi shares how she rebuilt confidence, why “be where your feet are” is her mantra, and the work she uses to help youth athletes move better and prevent injuries. </p><p>Now back in the GTA, she’s coaching U10/U12 and running FSF sessions focused on acceleration, change of direction, and ACL...

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