Kicking up a Storm: TKS Students Kick thru the winter

During the winter months in San Diego, numerous TKS soccer players and kickers made tremendous progress.  With great weather all winter long (besides a few rain drops) TKS students took advantage of the situation. The beginning of the winter, we had numerous college kickers and alumni come back and have private lessons, culminating with WinterContinue reading “Kicking up a Storm: TKS Students Kick thru the winter”

Thinking Positive For Kickers & Punters

At TKS we come across hundreds of athletes a year and some come to train with good attitude while others don’t. It’s quite obvious to see the difference between kickers. It shows in their mindset, the kickers that succeed all have positive mindsets!  If you have decided you want to kick at the next levelContinue reading “Thinking Positive For Kickers & Punters”

Special Teams Unit – Field Goals: Operation Times, Working with the Snapper and Holder

Field Goal Timing and Kicker: Special Teams Unit   TKS has been getting numerous phone calls over the last few days on how to help the special teams units for field goals and punting. We had to blog about the concepts: First you need find a good athlete in a consistent snapper. If you don’tContinue reading “Special Teams Unit – Field Goals: Operation Times, Working with the Snapper and Holder”

Brian Heinz – Punter, Earns National Football Foundation Scholarship

I love reporting these kinds of events! Just a few weeks ago Cathedral Catholic HS punter (otherwise known as Big Oger or Heinz Ketchup) earned a huge award! The Walter Zable San Diego Chapter of National Football Foundation Awards Banquet was down in Mission Valley at the Scottish Rite Events Center. Brian was one ofContinue reading “Brian Heinz – Punter, Earns National Football Foundation Scholarship”

Mike Widnt, San Diego Charger, Long Snapper, Intervew

In this episode, San Diego Charger, Mike Widnt, stops by and chats with TKS Owner and Kicking Coach, John Matich. Mike explains what life is like a NFL long snapper, his goals for the season, shares some mental tips and much more. A great listen for all you long snappers!  

TKS Radio Show – Croatian Coach Zigante talking about 12-year old US soccer player Vincent Borden

March 7th, 2011 In this episode Croatian Soccer Coach and Ziggy Zigante talks about 12-year old soccer player Vincent Borden from New York. Ziggy talks about his playing skills, how he made it to Dinamo Zagreb and his future with the club. A must listen for the US Soccer fans! Dont forget TKS  Soccer CampContinue reading “TKS Radio Show – Croatian Coach Zigante talking about 12-year old US soccer player Vincent Borden”

Kicker & Punter Workouts / Excercises Swiss Ball / Training Tips

March 4th, 2011 March has rolled in and TKS has rolled out some new videos on TKS TV. San Diego Kicking Coach, John Matich, loads these videos up with key exercises for improving your core for kickers and punters. All you need a swiss ball and yoga mat and some motivation to get better. AContinue reading “Kicker & Punter Workouts / Excercises Swiss Ball / Training Tips”

The Kicking System – Expands to the Inland Empire

“Kicking coaches are very important. They not only work on the mechanics of kicking they build the confidence of their player. Special teams are very important. They can change the game dramatically. Most high school coaches do not place the emphasis on special teams they should. One reason they do not know enough about them.Continue reading “The Kicking System – Expands to the Inland Empire”

San Diego Kicking Camp – January 9th, 2011 –9-12pm

December 8th, 2010 The Kicking System offers kicking camps, group lessons, and private lessons on a year round basis in San Diego, CA.  We have become the #1 trusted San Diego Kicking Coach over the past  7 years. We provide expert instruction, recruiting advice, strength & conditioing tips and video.  You can find the kickingContinue reading “San Diego Kicking Camp – January 9th, 2011 –9-12pm”

Making the Right Highlight Tape for College Recruiting: Kickers & Punters

As the season moves along, you kicked a few field goals, bombed few into the end zone, maybe had a few good punts. You finally got some of the video from your school or someone took some pictures or video and gave them to you. Now what…. If you are a junior or senior inContinue reading “Making the Right Highlight Tape for College Recruiting: Kickers & Punters”