San Diego Thanksgiving Striking, Finishing & Goalkeeper Clinic

Master the biomechanics of ball striking, clinical finishing, and goalkeeper shot-stopping with Coach John Matich and FC Balboa.

Overview:
Looking to sharpen your ball-striking technique, add velocity and accuracy to your shot, or gain match composure before winter league and high school tryouts?

Join Coach John Matich (former pro placekicker, NCAA Division I striker, and U.S. Youth National Team player) for an intensive 3-day clinic in San Diego. Applying the core biomechanical principles from The Kicking System, players will break down plant foot stability, hip rotation, ankle lock, and ball compression across game-speed finishing scenarios.

Clinic Details:

• Dates: Monday, November 23 – Wednesday, November 25, 2026
• Location: San Diego, CA (North Park Rec Center)
• Ages & Format: U12–U18 Competitive Players (2015–2009 Birth Years)
• Session Schedule:
  • Boys (U12–U18): 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM daily
  • Girls (U12–U18): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM daily

What We Cover:

• Kicking Biomechanics & Velocity: Learn how to strike cleanly through the sweet spot—mastering driven laces, driven low crosses, and bending finishes.
• 1v1 Breakaway Composure: Beating keepers 1v1, reading keeper positioning, and second-ball reaction habits.
• Integrated Goalkeeper Track: Goalkeepers work on shot-stopping, cross management, and 1v1 angles before competing live against field players.

Registration & Pricing:

• Guest / Outside Players: $150 (Full 3-Day Pass)
• FC Balboa Club Members: $125 (Full 3-Day Pass)
• Single-Day Drop-In: $50 / day (Ideal for families traveling mid-week)

👉 [Register Online via Byga]
(https://fcbalboa.byga.net/programs/nc6du8gxb9/signup)
Direct all registration questions to Coach John at johnmatich@fcbalboa.org.