The Kicking System (TKS), headquartered in San Diego, CA, is North America’s top sports football and soccer kicking academy, dedicated to connecting athletes through player development, access to the world’s best training programs, and recruiting. We form close bonds with our students and leave an impact on each family we serve. Since 2004, we’ve worked with thousands of athletes to build a community for kickers, punters, and soccer players that encourages a positive atmosphere and focuses on the core fundamentals.
TKS Director – John Matich
1992 – U17 USA Youth National Team Soccer (14 year old)
1993 – CIF San Diego Soccer Champions Division 1 (Only freshmen, starter)
1995 – U20 US Youth National Team Soccer (17 year old)
1993-1995 – Mira Mesa HS Kicker, Varsity Soccer
1995-1999 – Boston College Kicker | 3rd All-Time Scoring Leader
2000-2005 – General Manger, Fitness Quest 10
2001 – FA Kicker with the Minnesota Vikings
2004 – The Kicking System established
2005-2007 – University of San Fransisco MA in Sports Management
2007-2008 – SDSU Kicking Camp
2007 – San Diego Shockwave Place-kicker (All NIFL Kicker)
2008 – Torrey Pines Kicking Coach
2008 – Omaha Beef Kicker
2004-2020 – Mira Mesa HS Kicking Coach
2013-2017 – St. Augustine HS Kicking Coach
2004-2010 – Mesa Community College Kicking Coach
2010 – Lincoln High School Kicking Coach
Travis Golia (La Jolla Country Day School – San Diego) – the top kicking prospect in the class of 2007 in San Diego- Travis worked with coach Matich since he was a sophomore in HS. Matich visited Stanford with Golia and his family to personally meet with the football program’s staff, and helped Travis gain in-depth insight regarding the recruiting process. “Coach Matich is a master-mind with kicking and the recruiting process,” said Golia
What People Say
John has been a perfect fit for my son, Ethan.
Neil Swerdlow, father of Lafayette University and La Jolla High School punter Ethan Swerdlow.
We couldn’t be more pleased with TKS, their professionalism is remarkable.
Anne Ninchak, mother of Donny Casey, GNK Dinamo Trial player
We were impressed by their work ethic to help us find the right college.
Harvey, parent of University of Washington soccer player.
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