John Matich
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john@kickingsystem.com

John Matich, Director of The Kicking System, is a San Diego native and former kicking standout from Mira Mesa High School (1995). John received a five-year football scholarship for placekicking to Boston College. Where at Boston College, he finished second in all time scoring and second in career field goals, in 2001, he went on to spend six months with the Minnesota Vikings. John is currently the Special Teams coach for Mira Mesa High School in San Diego.

John developed his kicking skills by training with numerous NFL coaches and kickers, such as John Carney (New Orleans Saints), Gary Anderson (Tennessee Titans), Darren Bennett (Minnesota Vikings), and Gary Zauner, Special Teams coach for the Baltimore Ravens. John integrates kicking fundamentals, sound nutrition and functional training for soccer and football players of all ages. Understanding the importance of education and a student athlete, John also emphasizes academics as vital to a well-rounded kicking program.

Yoga for Kickers >>>
During my latest Yoga Retreat in Mexico, I went through numerous stretching, balancing and posture exercises. The list included yoga poses, foam rolle...11/28/2007


 
Six Tips To Improve Your Place-Kicking >>>
My philosophy is to adopt a simplest kicking swing possible. The following drills/tips will help you start to develop a "kicking system" and add dista...9/16/2007


 
12 Kicking Secrets >>>
I've compiled a list of 12 suggestions that will guarantee success in your kicking game. My recommendations include: hiring a coach, find a workout pa...6/20/2005


 
How to Make the Perfect Plant >>>
Do you always make field goals? You do? Well then, stop reading because you don't need my assistance, but if there are times you've missed field goals...6/13/2005


 
Techniques to Becoming the Best >>>
What differentiates a good kicker from an MVP all-league is what they believe they can accomplish. If you believe in yourself, that you can do anythin...5/10/2005


 
Qualities of a Placekicker >>>
The qualities of a top-notch place-kicker can be broken down into both physical and mental preparation. Without these attributes, a kicker will have ...8/27/2004


 
Functional Training For Kickers & Punters >>>
As a professional kicking coach, regularly I am asked about how kickers can improve their flexibility and further extend their kicking distances. Ove...8/7/2004


 

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