KCFC FOOTBALL ACADEMY
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Grades: 4th-8th (Boys and Girls)
Elevate your game with our position-specific training program, focusing on the mental and physical development of football athletes. The KCFC Football Academy will meet for two days a week and our staff of experienced coaches will work position specific content, as well as speed and agility work. Cost for the KCFC Football Academy is $150 per month. Sessions will be held at All-In Sports (12140 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66221) or Heritage Park Football Complex, depending on the weather. There will be sessions for 4th-6th graders and 7th & 8th Graders. Dates for May-December will be announced at a later time.
Each position is tailored with targeted techniques to enhance skills and elevate performance:
QB Training: Improve throwing mechanics, footwork, hand-offs, running motion, and arm strength.
RB Training: Enhance footwork, vision, catching, blocking skills, and ball protection. Learn tackling, running strategies, and balance.
DB/LB Training: Elevate coverage skills, including man and zone coverage, footwork, route recognition, and defensive strategies.
OL/DL Training: Perfect fundamentals for offensive and defensive linemen, emphasizing blocking stance, dominating blocks, and hand and foot techniques.
WR Training: Sharpen route running, pass-catching skills, and coverage recognition for wide receivers
Athletic Training Programs: Performance and Speed Training
Performance Training
Transform into a stronger, faster athlete with our performance training program. Our coaches prioritize technicality and safety, focusing on:
Lateral movement techniques
Explosive power (Olympic lifting)
Plyometrics and medicine ball exercises
Conditioning and flexibility
Dynamic stretching and muscular stimulation
Speed Training
Gain a competitive edge with our speed training program, designed to increase overall speed, running strength, explosiveness, agility, and sport-specific abilities. Our curriculum includes:
Refining sprinting mechanics
Learning combine techniques
Improving conditioning power and explosion
Injury prevention techniques and enhanced flexibility
Acceleration mechanics refinement
Join us in unlocking your full athletic potential and dominating on the field!
Dates and Times:
March
4th-8th Graders - 6-7pm
- Monday, March 4th
- Wednesday, March 6th
- Monday, March 11th
- Wednesday, March 13th
- Monday, March 18th
- Wednesday, March 20th
- Monday, March 25th
- Wednesday, March 27th
April
4th-8th Graders - 6-7pm
- Monday, April 8th
- Wednesday, April 10th
- Monday, April 15th
- Wednesday, April 17th
- Monday, April 22nd
- Wednesday, April 24th
- Monday, April 29th
- Wednesday, May 1st
MEET OUR COACHES
Chris Gomes
Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, Chris graduated from St. James Academy in 2013. In college, Chris earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management from the University of Central Missouri, where he was a 4-year starter on the football team at Left Guard. Throughout my college football career, Chris received numerous honors, including 3x All-MIAA, 2x All-Region, and All-American. In 2017, Chris was a Gene Upshaw Award Finalist.
Post-college, Chris coached and trained offensive linemen, some now playing professionally with the Buffalo Bills and Las Vegas Vipers of the XFL. He has also helped young OLs secure spots in major universities like Mizzou, USC, Stanford, Oklahoma, KU, Northwestern, Maryland, Arkansas, Air Force, and more.
Notable recent achievements include working with:
Cayden Green: LT at Mizzou, 2023 UA All-American
Armand Membou: Starting RT at Mizzou, 2023 Freaks List
Jackson Cantwell: #3 player in the nation (class of 2026), #2 OT in the nation
Talan Chandler: #3 Center in the nation, committed to Mizzou
Logan Reichert: 3-star currently at Mizzou
Cooper Lovelace: USC
Andrew Babalola: 4-star at BVNW
Miknedric Harper
Miknedric Harper, founder of Harper Island Training, LLC, boasts an impressive football background. Beginning with high school accolades, he was a 1st Team All-State Wide Receiver and Honorable Mention Defensive Back at Hart County High School in Georgia. Progressing to Butler County Community College, he earned recognition as 2nd Team All-Jayhawk Conference and Defensive Player of the Game in the Dalton's Defender Bowl.
Earning a full scholarship to The University of Kansas, Miknedric played in prestigious bowl games such as the 2008 Orange Bowl and Insight Bowl. His professional football career includes numerous 1st Team awards and four championships, leading to his induction into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in June 2023.
Driven by a passion for training athletes, Miknedric established Harper Island Training. His dedication has led to the success of many athletes, including Breece Hall, a college All-American selected in the 2nd round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. Miknedric's motto, "You can have results or excuses, but not both," reflects his commitment to helping athletes achieve their dreams and goals.