Kwik Goal hired Richard Hartis as the company's technical director. The maker of soccer goals, bench shields, and training equipment said Hartis will be the senior advisor to management regarding the latest trends in soccer coaching, and will consult with Kwik Goal management on all coaching related projects and marketing outreach. In addition, Hartis will be working directly with Kwik Goal's research and development department on new product offerings.
“We're very fortunate to have the input of a first class coach like Rich Hartis who has experiences coaching in this country and also at the highest levels of soccer abroad” commented Don Wetmore, Kwik Goal's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Rich possesses a very unique ability in assessing coaching trends and translating that into new unique product and coaching education recommendations that are relevant for today's coaches and players.”
“I am delighted to have the opportunity to join a world class company like Kwik Goal, said Richard Hartis. “For many years, Kwik Goal has set the industry standard for providing safe, well-designed, well-manufactured, durable products. My involvement marks a suitable shift in the Kwik Goal focus. Through unique products and coach educational opportunities, Kwik Goal aims to further enhance the soccer experience for both coaches and players. We have a number of new products for 2011 that I am very excited to see offered and I believe coaches will find them innovative and extremely useful.”
In addition to Richard's new position at Kwik Goal, he will be joining the first team coaching staff of Norwegian first division club Molde FK, under newly appointed manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Richard most recently spent ten years with Manchester United as the club's Senior Academy Goalkeeper Coach. On numerous occasions, Richard acted as First Team Goalkeeper Coach. Most notable was the 56 game stint during the 2007/2008 season's successful drive to the Barclay's Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles.
Prior to joining Manchester United, Richard was on the coaching staffs of Sheffield United, Leeds United, and Leicester City. He also coached the men's and women's programs at Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA and was awarded the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Men's Division II Coach of the Year award in 1995.
Kwik Goal is an Official Supplier to U.S. Soccer and all of its teams. Founded in 1981 and now based in Quakertown, PA, Kwik Goal offers a full line of soccer goals, bench shields, and training equipment for coaches and players at all skill levels.
