How FlickTec Training App Is Helping Maryland Bobcats FC Provide More Training Opportunities for Youth Players

Maryland Bobcats FC sought to deliver consistent, high-quality training enabling players to improve throughout the season. Alex Kao, president of the youth academy and pro team head coach, discovered FlickTec during UEFA B Licence training in Germany. He collaborated with the founding team to implement the platform, stating: "At the Maryland Bobcats, we always strive to give our players the best environment and knowledge to elevate their game to the next level."

The club needed a versatile tool providing training access anywhere, anytime, with individualized European-level instruction. Kao emphasized that "FlickTec has provided us with a supplement that has been so valuable for player physical growth."

The platform enables coaches to maintain off-field player connections, freeing team sessions to focus on critical aspects. U14 coach Manuel Gonzalez noted the value of "extra training sessions and improve their ball mastery and fitness" through accessible home workouts.

Parents and players responded positively. Parent Scott Loney praised the "straightforward, easy to execute" workouts requiring "minimal space or equipment." U16 player Derek Jaucian observed: "It's a great way to get extra touches and comfort on the ball." U14 player Miles Steinwald added that training "makes me feel more confident in games, whether I'm on or off the ball."

Kao plans introducing weekly "FlickTec days" for home-based fourth training sessions, saving travel time while providing coaches comprehensive participation data for informed decision-making. This proved particularly valuable during winter months with limited outdoor opportunities.

The forthcoming mobile app delivers training from a UEFA Champions League coach with an algorithm creating personalized sessions accounting for player age, current training regimen, season phase, and playing position. Training categories include strength conditioning, HIIT, ball mastery, plyometrics, running training, and position-specific drills, plus recovery sessions emphasizing flexibility and injury prevention.

Coach Drew Wivell concluded: "The introduction of FlickTec has been a great addition to all of my players at the club," noting notably improved overall fitness levels and structured daily training plans.