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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 56 MIN

Coaching Through Cancer | Why Football Is Bigger Than a Game

from The PitchGrid Podcast · host John McDaniel

Football is about more than what happens on the field.In this special episode, John sits down with Derek Messulam and youth soccer coach Deanna Giordano to discuss Goals For Good, the impact football has on local communities, and Deanna's inspiring journey coaching while battling cancer.From grassroots soccer to life-changing relationships, this conversation explores how the game connects people and creates lasting impact far beyond the final whistle.Timestamps:0:00 Intro 0:36 Goals for Good: What is It and Its impact?12:23 Deanna’s Story: Coaching In Spite of Cancer22:18 Why Football/Soccer is More Than Just a Game47:51 What The Hopeful Impact and Legacy of Goals for Good?54:55 Outro

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