Dan Metcalfe Movies
Immaturity and poor sportsmanship once again find their firmly established place in children's athletics (at least among the adults) in this sports comedy. Phil Weston (Will Ferrell) is a tightly wound suburban father who had a competitive streak worn into him by his father, Buck (Robert Duvall), who never seemed to feel that his son measured up. When Phil's son joins a Little League soccer team, Phil signs on as coach, only to learn that Buck -- who also has a ten-year-old son these days -- will be coaching a team in the same league. Determined to show his father he can do the job, Phil impresses upon his young charges that winning is the only important thing, and soon gains a few enemies as he humiliates not only the kids on his own team, but their opponents as well. Directed by Jesse Dylan, Kicking & Screaming also features Kate Walsh and legendary football coach Mike Ditka. The screenplay was authored by Steve Rudnick and Leo Benvenuti (The Santa Clause) prior to the latter's death in 2000. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, (more)
In this release designed to give young soccer hopefuls an advantage on the field, Nike Youth Coach of the Year Dan Metcalfe offers a series simple soccer lessons built on high energy and positive reinforcement. Each stage of skill is introduced in progression, gradually building the confidence needed to keep the ball moving and outsmart opponents. Once each skill is mastered, Metcalfe and company offer a helpful demonstration against live opponents and shot from three different camera angles to show the home viewer just how the action plays out on the field. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 2005
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In this release designed to help teach youngsters the skills needed to challenge themselves and others on the field, Nike Youth Coash of the Year Dan Metcalfe offers a quick recap of the basics before moving on to such advanced techniques as low center of gravity mastering and weight transference. In addition to increasing the player's speed on the field, these techniques also help to improve individual success rates. A training session that lets the home viewer face off against the Super Soccer Players lets young hopefuls progress at the own pace, and tips on developing the quick touch needed to open space, juggling the ball, and other control techniques give youngsters the skills needed to take the ball all the way to the net. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 2005
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In this instructional release designed to help young soccer players pass and shoot with greater accuracy, Nike Youth Coach of the Year Dan Metcalfe offers insight on the physics of ball flight and proper leg swing. When young players learn the proper kicking technique they can develop their own individual style, and the option to practice along with advanced techniques ensures that the knowledge will stick with them. Lessons in foot contact and leg-swing and their affect on ball control let youngsters truly take ownership over their style, and information on the basic push pass, advanced side volley, chipping, and dynamic swerving give young players all the tolls needed to plan a successful shooting sequence. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
