The trusty game board used by coaches across the world has proved it's reliability over the years. We often see the tradition stiff clip board type of equipment, but with the invention of dry erase marker and other materials, there are whole new products that look to solve other problems when it comes to cumbersome coaching necessities. At the NSCAA Convention, I came across … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2011
Product WATCH: Strike Zone
Can you remember years back, perhaps in elementary school, middle school or even in high school, when physical education class was the highlight of your day? Remember the basketballs cleverly marked with a "hand print" so that children can learn how and where to place their hands. Imagine that simple concept transformed to fit the growing need of skills development in youth … [Read more...]
Spirrs Product WATCH: KicPocket
At the NSCAA just last month, I had the great opportunity to meet up with Josh Gaudin, founder of One v One Sports and creator of the KicPocket. Seeing the need for a training equipment that helped children learn and practice necessary skills, Josh and his company looked to create a product that would allow players to continuously practice their fundamental technique through … [Read more...]
SpirrsProduct WATCH: iGoal
Just recently, I sat down with Managing Director Hans Johan Bos of Sports Structure International. He gave an inside look at their new product line that has swept the nation with it's innovative approach toward creating a soccer goal. With the technology industry booming, we see product designs that seek new materials and creative engineering, but Han's special company found a … [Read more...]
Spirrs Product WATCH: HotSpot
New Spirrs Product WATCH: the HotSpot from Games Education. Recently, I met up with Co-Founder and Director of Games Education, Fraser Harban, to chat a little bit about their New Training system. In the last few decades the emphasis on physical fitness has weighed heavily on peak performance. Scientific research, studies and physiological focus has gave way to a whole new era … [Read more...]
Spirrs Product WATCH: EvoShield
Remember when Osi Shin Guard first exploded onto the Soccer market? There was a sure frenzy around the new futuristic customizable Shin Guard available. At the time, the soccer scene has seen nothing like it and major sporting corporations along with smaller privately own companies were off to the races to make the best custom molded Shin guards. Today, there is a NEW … [Read more...]
Keys to Coaching: The Trusty Notepad
Since the time I was old enough to write my dad always encouraged me to keep a journal. As a reluctant child that didn't quite enjoy reading or writing, my journals were often filled with "Today, I woke up and did..." capped off with the usual "I had a good day." Not the deepest introspection coming from a child, and I have to admit those entries looked pretty similar until I … [Read more...]
Behind the Product Exclusive: The Soccer Mule
It is not often that we come across a story that drives us back into the history books and then shoots us back into the present where we find ourselves wondering about the future to come. On my quest to find the newest soccer products on the market, I stumbled upon not only one of the most innovative products out there, I’ve uncovered a story that gives meaning, hope, purpose … [Read more...]