Your Journey to Pro Soccer
Our approach to professional development is comprehensive and tailored. This includes intensive training sessions, strategic guidance on agent selection, preparing for professional trials, and understanding the nuances of the global soccer market. With John Matich’s firsthand experience as a former USA Youth National Soccer Team member, and collegiate athlete. The Kicking System offers a unique perspective on what it truly takes to succeed in professional football. We are committed to helping you not just reach, but excel on the professional pitch.
Furthermore, The Kicking System boasts a vast network of relationships with top professional clubs in Croatia, a country renowned for its exceptional youth development and consistent production of world-class talent. Our connections with powerhouses like GNK Dinamo Zagreb and HNK Rijeka provide unparalleled opportunities for our aspiring professionals. These relationships can open doors to trials, training opportunities, and direct exposure to a development system that emphasizes technical mastery, tactical intelligence, and a competitive mentality. Working closely with these esteemed academies allows us to offer our athletes a unique advantage, providing direct access to a proven pathway for professional growth within the global soccer landscape.
We are proud to highlight some of our athletes who have successfully embarked on their professional journeys:
Roman Martin (UCLA): A standout midfielder and long-time TKS student, Roman pursued a professional career in Europe, with stints at GNK Dinamo Zagreb and NK Rudar Velenje, showcasing how sustained development leads to high-level professional outcomes.

Chase Van Wey (University of San Diego): Chase, a talented defender, leveraged TKS training and our network to transition into professional soccer, playing in the 2nd Division in Croatia.
