A member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and a South Dakota resident, Fabiana was introduced to soccer at a young age in Vermillion, SD. She immediately fell in love with the sport and she has described herself as “In it for life”. Fabiana continued on through high school and college, and the game took her internationally where she saw and was inspired by how soccer is approached in other countries. This led her to develop Community Soccer, a program that focuses on creating more mentorship within soccer, and a focus on community and fun before competition.


In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Soccer has played a central role in her life
• The inspiration to approach Soccer from a different perspective
• What she loves about the sport and lessons she has gained from the sport

“Knowing that it can touch lives and strengthen community.”

Fabiana has her US Soccer Federation B Coaching License, and US Soccer Grade 8 Referee Certification. She has extensive coaching experience in all age groups. Fabiana played professionally in the WPSL and the USL W-League and spent two Summers as a staff coach for the Disney Soccer Academy in Orlando, FL. Her work with Community Soccer is strengthening community, a love for the sport, and creating a safe place for kids to come and experience the joy of the sport.

To learn more about Community Soccer and Fabiana, you can visit her website at CommunitySoccer.us or Community Soccer's Facebook page.

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Host: Kelsey Stine
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Credits: Production & Editing by Kelsey Stine, Sarah Miller and Trevor Stine, Artwork by Alyssa Tanner