Rocco Placentino’s story is a journey through passion, grit, and grassroots football power. From playing professionally in Italy to becoming Technical Director at CS Saint-Laurent, Rocco is now helping rewrite Canadian soccer's trajectory—one player, one pitch at a time.
In this episode of The 1st Half Culture Show with Paul Desbaillets on TSN 690, Rocco shares what it was like playing in truffle towns in Italy, how missing a penalty in a promotion final shaped him, and why local moments—like Saint-Laurent’s fairytale match against Toronto FC—mean more than anyone can imagine.
He talks openly about player development, mental toughness, honouring mentors like Jason Di Tullio, and what the 2026 World Cup means for Canada’s next generation.
📍 Watch the full conversation and find out how local legends like Rocco are fueling the fire of football culture in North America.
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