Here is a great video of a private kicking session with Mike Gruber a DII Kicker from UNK!
This video is for a new site call Myfootballmentor.com
Enjoy!
In this interview, John Matich talks with Chris Kluwe, Minnesota Vikings Punter about punting technique, his twitter feed, NFL Lockout and much more. The interview was at the San Diego Kick for a Cure in San Diego, CA . Chris donates to Duchenne San Diego every time he hits a punt inside the 20 yard line.
http:///www.kickingsystem.com — In this interview, Bret Caslavka and John Matich talks about what is Pilates, how it can help your kicking game and much more. This is a must listen for all levels of kickers and punters! A great workout!
You can find Bret at www.pilatesplussandiego.com!
In this TKS TV Show Steve Cotter, Kettlebell Expert and Martial Arts Guru takes a few minutes to talk about how important the core, balance and flexibility are important for kickers and punters. Check out this cool techniques. Looking to improve distance on your kicks or punts, this is the show for you!
Trying to find you a new workout routing? Stuck in a plateau? Need some new excercies to get you motivated for all you tryouts, spring ball and off-season conditioning. Look no further, here are some sure-fire ideas to help your kicking game. By using the TRX and its suspension training you will have the edge in your training methods.
February 23rd, 2011
TKS Radio Show with host John Matich, in this segment, guest, Filip Filipovic from (thekickingcoach.com) talks about the NFL Combine process and its testing protocol. Loaded with insights about the combine for kickers and punters and all specialists!
January 26th, 2011
Downward facing Dog - YOGA for Kickers!
Last week, I was able to attend Yoga retreat in Tecate, Mexico. This is a location where I had been before to learn more about Yoga, Pilates, functional training and more ideas to help with my kicking academy. This year I took, foam roller, tennis ball mobilization, Yoga, Pilates, functional training, and core classes. Its awesome, because I eat great food and workout pretty much all day!
This year I spend some extra time on the foam rollers. Since its been so busy I have been on my feet on the field pretty much every day since I can remember. Foam rolling basically is a self massage technique that can be great for kickers and punters. I have so many ideas now in my head about how I can incorporate them into the kicking lessons. I also spent some time on the tennis balls, releasing and mobilizing my feet and hips. Also another great technique I want to pass along to all my students.
The best part of the trip was taking Yoga classes with good friend Nathan
Foam Rollers for Kickers!
Briner. And let me tell you it was awesome. I tool some level II Yoga classes that involved some shoulder and hand stands. I also learned some great hip openers and also used ropes hanging from a wall that were fun! I can almost put my elbow on the ground now from just a normal hamstring bend.
YOGA for Kickers & Punters
Overall it was a great trip, the weather was perfect and even went to to a concert with with
Béla Fleck who is often considered the premier banjo player in the world. I look forward to another trip later this year to brush up on my stretching and training techniques.
December 8th, 2010
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Every year around this time of year I get emails from kickers from across the country about how they get hurt because they are kicking too much. Either they have a hip flexor injury, hamstrings are sore or quads are about to tear. Most of the time kicking injuries come from over-use or kicking with the wrong technique. Here is sample plan of how much kicking you should perform if you are a high school kicker:
Monday: Heavy Work Day! 30 – 40 kicks. If you are kicking and punting for you team. Designate this as either a field goal day or punting day. After 5-10 warm-up kicks, formulate a plan of attack. Take some kicks from different hashes for field goals. Or work on some one-step punts. Work and focus on the technique without have to worry about making field goals or how far the ball travels. Kick about 15 field goals and 8-10 kickoffs. Get a lower body workout after practice. Work on kicks with your holder and snappers, try to get at least 8-10 kicks
Tuesday: Medium Work Day – 25-35 kicks. Switch up the program if you were kicking field goals on Monday focus on punts today. Again after 5-10 warm-up kicks, work on the fundamentals. Review your drops, plant foot on field goals. Try some longer field goals. If you are savvy enough try some directional punts and inside the 20 punts. Again work in with you snapper get your timing down. Upper Body workout after practice.
Wednesday: Light Work Day – 15-20 kicks. Start to taper off, hopefully your are still not to sore from you Monday leg workout.. Team drills will be essential this day, having the line in front of you and working against a live rush will be the goal.
Thursday: Light or no kicking – 5 kicks max. I know some high schools work on special teams on Thursday and you might need to kick a few but try not to. Maybe this can be the time to work on onside kicks. A healthy stretch and some light swings might be best.
Friday- Game Day
Saturday – off
Sunday – Private Kicking lesson – 40-50 kicks
John Matich
The Kicking System
San Diego & Orange County Kicking Coach: Started in 2004 TKS has placed over 60+ kickers to schools around the country.
