Rich Hartis demonstrates how to use Kwik Goal’s Kwik Charts in various applications and formats. Rich Hartis, who is Kwik Goal’s Technical Director, is currently the Molde FK First Team Goalkeeper Coach in Molde, Norway. He explains how he and the coaching staff utilize the Kwik Charts to go over set pieces, restarts and other… Read More »
A Champion is often defined as a person who fights, a warrior, to defy or challenge, exceeding all others. Some people think a champion is defined by rings or trophies, but the truth is a champion is defined by the effect they had on their sport and more important the people they touched. I had… Read More »
Eddie Rodger from Kics International gives an overview of the Holiday Inn and Suites Sports Complex in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Eddie Rodger is the founder of KICS International, a major sport marketing and promotions, South Florida based company. Mr. Rodger now manages and operates the Holiday Inn and Suites Sports Complex. This complex under his… Read More »
There’s more to it than just making the save! In my experience, spanning fifteen years as a goalkeeper coach, I am always battling the same issues with goalkeepers ages 12-14; they lack athleticism. This is something that must start at an early age and continue to be developed throughout the teenage years. Athletic ability is… Read More »
In this interview clip from USSoccer.com, Jurgen Klinsmann discusses how a team’s style of play reflects the environment in which they live. Jurgen also mentions how this evolves from the individual player’s surroundings and by finding out what drives them. According to the Men’s National Team coach, having a strong foundation, being organized defensively, have… Read More »
For the past 18 months, I have been attending a local leagues central venue for small sided football, each week coming away and having the feeling of disappointment and regret that I hadn’t stopped 6, 7 and 8 year old boys and girls being verbally abused by adults. Due to the Christmas break and a… Read More »
Soccer coaches are always trying to beat opponents, obviously. Recruiting bigger players or playing a particular system is one set of strategies, but a growing trend to improve a team’s performance, regardless of player age, is through a training regime that includes speed and agility workouts. In speaking to pro players and coaches at the… Read More »
A video profile of Rich Hartis, who is the Technical Director for Kwik Goal, explains his 15 year relationship with company, which started when he was a coach at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania. Also, Rich is currently the Molde FK First Team Goalkeeper Coach in Molde, Norway and talks about working with Ole Gunner… Read More »
Every young player should be given appropriate information about the importance of movement skills and beyond that should be given abundant opportunities for the practice of such movements. Moreover, they should be given knowledge of and practice in the skills of body movement so that they can handle their bodies effectively during the changing demands… Read More »
Movement Skills Perhaps one of the most fascinating observations of contemporary Premier League soccer is the athleticism and movement quality demonstrated by the elite few. When we look at players like Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo, flowing along in full stride, we witness a connection with the sublime. This state of flow, often described as… Read More »